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Only
Time Wil Tell
Discussion
Questions
- Karen's
infrequent visits to the hospital contributed to some of the
criticisms she received from the staff. Should more have been
done to encourage Karen to visit more often? Should more have
been done to encourage Pete?
- Overall,
the interventionist in this case study did not question Karen's
decisions or actions. Should a more directive approach have
been taken?
- The neurologist
made it clear that Karen's addiction may have contributed to
Jonah's seizure disorder. Was his honesty the best approach
to take with this family?
- With time,
it became obvious that some of the staff members did not have
positive impressions of Karen and Pete. Did the interventionist
do anything to try to change their impressions? What else might
she have done to make the hospital atmosphere more encouraging
for Karen and her family?
- Was the
decision to send Jonah home with his mother a wise one? Was
enough done to ensure his health, safety, and an environment
that is supportive of his development?
- Suppose
you were assigned the responsibility of making home visits to
Jonah and his family twice a month. What would you try to accomplish?
Where would you start? What strategies would you employ?
- What are
the potential barriers to Karen's and Pete's successful parenting
of Jonah? What services and resources are important for a community
to have if it wants to assist parents like Karen and Pete in
rearing their children after they leave the hospital?
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Time Will Tell Case Story
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