Currently, staff members utilize the combination of a functional assessment and goal plans to assist a client with identifying strengths in their eight dimensions of wellness. As previously explained, the functional assessment is a 7-page self-rating/staff-rating document that addresses the following areas: independent living skills, communication/social skills, interpersonal skills, symptom assessment, and quality of life assessment. According to Swarbrick (2006), a wellness lifestyle entails a balance of healthy habits and supports that will in turn motivate an individual to be an active participant in their treatment plan. Therefore, staff utilizes this document to allow the individual to actively participate in evaluating their current
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As stated previously, this process relies on peer facilitation (Smith-Merry et al., 2011). Those remaining clients will also be provided the opportunity of having a peer support specialist available to assist with exploring the WRAP program. After a period of 6 months, the goal is to have everyone at the site participating in the WRAP program. In total, this would be 10 individuals who range in age from 18-65 and have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness (e.g. depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders or …show more content…
Progress and outcomes will be measured in a variety of ways. Initially, short term progress/outcomes will be documented by clients participating and completing the WRAP program. Upon completion of the program, staff will meet individually with each client to determine their overall satisfaction with the WRAP program. At this point, additional resources and supports will be provided if necessary. Long term outcomes will be measured by comparing the individuals post-WRAP functional assessment to their pre-WRAP functional assessment. The outcomes of this assessment will be discussed with the individual to determine the effectiveness of the WRAP program. Overall, outcomes will be measured by the individual self-reporting their outlook on the
As stated previously, this process relies on peer facilitation (Smith-Merry et al., 2011). Those remaining clients will also be provided the opportunity of having a peer support specialist available to assist with exploring the WRAP program. After a period of 6 months, the goal is to have everyone at the site participating in the WRAP program. In total, this would be 10 individuals who range in age from 18-65 and have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness (e.g. depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders or …show more content…
Progress and outcomes will be measured in a variety of ways. Initially, short term progress/outcomes will be documented by clients participating and completing the WRAP program. Upon completion of the program, staff will meet individually with each client to determine their overall satisfaction with the WRAP program. At this point, additional resources and supports will be provided if necessary. Long term outcomes will be measured by comparing the individuals post-WRAP functional assessment to their pre-WRAP functional assessment. The outcomes of this assessment will be discussed with the individual to determine the effectiveness of the WRAP program. Overall, outcomes will be measured by the individual self-reporting their outlook on the