Needs, Challenges, and Strengths
Within the framework of the reviewed case, one of the key needs of the soldier is to be able to cope with anger and irritation. He was rather stressed because of the situation that occurred, and this led to complete discontentment. According to the presented information, he needs professional help and will not accept the existing state of affairs. When it comes to challenges, the soldier was exposed to a much lower level of happiness and demoralization due to the displeasing outcomes of his visit to Iraq (BenningTV, 2012). It may be concluded that he was on the verge of a nervous breakdown and could not be able to cope with his PTSD. Another challenge that was mentioned by him throughout the discussion was the fact that he did not want to become a copy of his alcoholic father. One of the strengths that were discussed in the case was the soldier’s attitude toward his colleagues and duty. He believed that receiving quality care is important and such assertiveness should positively affect his health outcomes. Therefore, an intervention intended to deal with his PTSD should be developed, and several recommendations regarding his treatment should be disclosed.
Social Work Intervention
First of all, we have to start with the rationale for the intervention and confirm the necessity to treat the soldier’s PTSD. The most significant reasons for this intervention revolve around the societal and economic issues associated with this disorder. Practical evidence shows that veterans’ treatment costs more than $1.5 billion per year (Daley & Munson, 2013). Therefore, veterans with PTSD are much more expensive in terms of health care than their associates without the disorder. The majority of veterans suffering from PTSD are receiving different compensations so it is important to attempt to develop an intervention that will not be as expensive as its predecessors. Within the framework of the current paper, it is proposed to implement a community-based health intervention. This supposition is based on previous research in the area and Rodriquez’s special needs. It is proposed to implement an evidence-based treatment to reach an adequate level of dissemination of non-pharmacological treatment and psychotherapy (Gitterman, 2014).
It is proposed to treat Rodriquez within a community-based setting because it will allow the specialists to utilize their primary care practices. In addition to this, the healthcare facility will assist Rodriquez in restoring his behavioral health and getting rid of the existing trauma. To follow these requirements, the healthcare facility will have to work in association with the PTSD Consultation Program (Daley & Munson, 2013). Such an approach will positively affect Rodriquez’s willingness to deal with his anger, and the practitioners will be able to offer him special training and health consultations. As a soldier with PTSD, Rodriquez will be exposed to several complications associated with behavioral patterns, but health care specialists will be ready to satisfy his psychological and emotional needs to decrease the possibility of recidivism (Daley & Munson, 2013). Specifically, the practitioner wants to perform several live presentations for Rodriquez. This educational process is expected to improve PTSD outcomes in the patient and become a useful source of knowledge regarding the disorder. It is advised to use pharmacological interventions only in the case if the soldier’s health deteriorates.
References
BenningTV. (2012). PTSD from a soldier’s view point [Video file]. Web.
Daley, J. G., & Munson, C. (2013). Social work practice in the military. New York, NY: Routledge.
Gitterman, A. (2014). Handbook of social work practice with vulnerable and resilient populations. New York, NY: Columbia University Press.