Introduction JP is a resident admitted to Cottonwood Lodge at Riverview who has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. “Schizoaffective disorder is a mental disorder in which a person experiences a combination of schizophrenia symptoms, such as hallucinations or delusions, and mood disorder symptoms, such as depression or mania” (Mayo Clinic). Throughout this case study, it will show the clients profile, medical history, care plan and a mental status exam. Client Profile Personal History…
Last year the Crestview FCCLA chapter envisioned a new project. It was a project that seemed appropriate for an organization called Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America; however, I wasn’t thrilled. Mrs. Sawmiller, the FCCLA advisor, devised a plan that acted as a fundraiser, as well as a service opportunity, called Polar Express Night, a one-night babysitting service inspired by the movie, The Polar Express. It was to be a magical evening full of crafts, snacks, pajamas, and Christmas spirit; which I was excited for. My excitement soon subsided; however, upon realizing I was about to spend my Saturday night dealing with sticky, snotty, crying six-year-olds.…
Gordon Lakes Golf course is a 27 hole championship golf facility, housed on Fort Gordon U.S. Army base, with a current population of nearly 9,000 troops and their families. Gordon Lakes provides one of the best golfing experiences in all of the DFMWR and armed forces' facilities. Fort Gordon and the surrounding areas have a large golf community that give the unique opportunity to play year round. Gordon Lakes does more than 42,000 rounds of golf, and slated to surpass that with recent additions for juniors and women. GLGC now have a Jr. PGA program and currently a satellite site for The First Tee of Augusta.…
I have been volunteering with the Spina Bifida Association of Alabama (SBA) for five years. I first decided to begin working with this association because working with children who have disabilities has always held a special place in my heart. Working with the SBA has helped me make a difference in my community and bring awareness to the disease of Spina Bifida. Spina Bifida victims have many limitations. The disease causes problems with their walking skills and most victims become confined to a wheel chair early in life.…
In the summer of 2012 I volunteered at the Krazy Kicks Soccer Camp. The camp's purpose is to teach children between the ages of five and twelve years old about basic soccer skills as well as team building activities. When I was younger I went to this camp every summer so I wanted to go back and volunteer. As a volunteer my responsibilities include doing everything possible to help the counselors and keep the campers safe.…
There have been many volunteer organizations that I have had the privilege to be a part of, yet the dearest to my heart has been the Sheldon Little League. This is a baseball and softball organization which helps kids learn the fundamentals of baseball and softball through volunteer coaching. Sheldon Little League is a community wide affair that takes numerous of non-paid volunteers to run. This past year I was able to serve as the T-Ball player agent where I oversaw all activity in the 4-6 age division. I am a very service oriented person and I feel like Little League is an amazing organization to be involved with, seeing as it has numerous opportunities to help others.…
Volunteering at Veterans Affairs Medical Center was one of the greatest experience I've ever had. Sitting down with the elderly and getting to know them, I noticed if more teens could actually sit down and take the time to talk to an elderly person they could gain an opulent amount of knowledge. Sitting down and getting to talk an innumerable amount of veterans as I could, I was intrigued by how each person had a story of their own going through WWII. Voluntarily, I was able to contribute to the organization by having open conversations with the veterans, providing beverages, and having a great time. It wasn't till the end of the program when my perception began to change about the organization I volunteered for, it's more than just about kids…
National Honor Society (NHS), a highly prestigious organization that runs nationwide. It is more than just an honors club. The National Honor Society recognizes students who show excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. I believe that I possess these qualities, and will be able to contribute to the betterment of the community. The National Honor Society would give me a huge opportunity to reach out and give more to the society.…
Class Connections: 1. Through volunteering at KinderFrogs, I mainly learned that gender can be such a social construct. Meaning, we as humans either consciously or not, typically adhere to the different gender stereotypes that have been presented to us throughout our lives. While we have discussed this concept in great detail in class, we usually focused on the negative aspects of “socializing gender.” For example, we have talked about how boys feel pressured not to cry or play with dolls, girls feel like they can’t be as good at math, and one’s personal appearance determines what gender they are.…
I called the writer, Christine Clarke the director for Strathcona Park Lodge (SPL). This was the first contact she has had with Ministry staff from out office. She send a letter to the Ministry to request the purchase of an easement between SPL two parcels to allow them to comply with new federal government drinking water regulations. What they really want is to discuss how we would determine the value of the easement then they can complete a cost benefit anaylisis to determine the most coast effective approach to become compliant. At the moment, the rated letter explain we are not interested in selling the easement because we have a responsibility to providing public access to lake.…
My family and I started helping Big Brothers and Big Sisters in 2010 and continue to do so to this day. In Gallup, there are two major fundraising events, The annual Bowl for Kid’s sake and the Annual Golf Tournament. My contribution to the to the events are; setting up before, taking down after, cooking, running errands, occasionally fundraising, organizing and helping during the events when they need help. Every month they host activities for the adults and kids that are in the program during Christmas they have cookie decoration, during Halloween, they have pumpkin decorating and during Easter, they decorate Easter eggs. When my town has, a community event the BBBS board will go and set up a booth to help recruit more members, I go and make…
During my entire school career I knew that I was going to go to college. My education has always been a very important aspect of my life. I strive for success and push myself to be as academically strong as possible. I maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout high school. During my first semester of college, I made the President’s list and continued to maintain a 4.0 GPA.…
In Sherwood Anderson's Winesburg, Ohio, the reader follows the unique characters that all happen to live in the town of Winesburg. Anderson's text in a microcosm of American society today, despite the fact that nearly 100 years have passed since it was published. The whole concept of Winesburg, Ohio is meant to show the diversity of a group of people within a society. In today's society we are still a diverse group of individuals that often have contrasting character values, or actions that would not fit social norms. Sherwood Anderson's novel Winesburg, Ohio shows the diversity of people in a society, and that is something that can still be seen in American society nearly a century later.…
Between changing diapers and interacting with the toddlers, the volunteer seems to have a hold of the room. The adult volunteers would tell the younger volunteers what to do sometimes. Between playing and talking with each other, the kids seems very happy in the room. An infant boy around 6 months old laying on his back playing on the mats with toys hanging on caught my attention. He was trying his best to reach for the toys hanging on the arch.…
Community service is something I have grown up doing. Throughout my life I have volunteered a lot of my time to organizations within my community. I have served at the community soup kitchen, helped young Monett Water Thrasher Swim Team members improve their strokes, and volunteered as a table worker at Monett High School and Monett Youth Club wrestling tournaments. I have always been very involved in helping individuals within my community. I feel as though performing community service as a child and young adult has shaped me into the person I am today.…