Rita Structural Approach

iii. For those not use, explain their lack of appropriateness for the interview?

I refrained from using a structural approach with Rita in this interview. A structural approach to social work challenges problem-solving techniques and focuses on bringing people together to be forces of change (Heinonen & Spearman, 2010, p. 305). While it is important to consider using structural social work in my practice as it suggests that there are underlying causes to the social issues our clients are facing, I did not think this would be the best approach to use with Rita. Moreover, I did not use the structural approach with Rita because I did not need to focus on collective action as solidifying resources for Rita and her family was a session goal that was imperative in order for discharge. For this interview, it was not necessary to initiate and build programs, rather to focus on the individual using empowerment and problem-solving.

d. What was accomplished?
i. Describe the extent to which your goals were met?
Overall, my goals in this last session before discharge we met. Rita and I were able to meet three times before the final meeting, during those three times, her needs and fears

I do not believe Rita is a threat to herself of her family and like the hospital states, her prognosis for her schizophrenia is good. However, it is important that Rita regularly takes her medications that has been prescribed by the doctor. This is a key factor in Rita’s recovery and ability to function at home. After more session with Rita, it should be considered that she had moderately severe undiagnosed post-partum depression and these feelings resurfaced after the death of her mother. My final assessment is that Rita demonstrates ample resilience for the numerous obstacles she had experienced in her lifetime. Moreover, her ambition and drive to succeed is admirable and will continue to help her after