Casey Benjamin Case Study

Casey Benjamin is a 24-year-old African American woman, whom resides in Malden Massachusetts. Casey describes herself as a "social drinker." Nevertheless, she began drinking regularly (1-2 times per week) and heavily (to intoxication) at the age of 13, usually in the company of an older cousin or school friends. Even though she continued this pattern through high school, Casey managed gaining a college education. She reduced alcohol consumption during her first two years of college due to lack of money to buy alcohol and more difficult access. During her junior and senior years at college, Casey announced being a lesbian to her parents and family. She received her father’s support but her mother was unable to express her feelings regarding the matter. At this time Casey increased heavy drinking. Casey has decided to sick for counseling, after experiencing both depression and anxiety symptoms.
Casey has a College Degree, a full time job, a place to live which she shares with her partner and continues to receive emotional support from her father. She focused her attention in working and connected with family members in an effort to reduce alcohol

Client will receive counseling at least once a week for three month.
b. Client will meditate or go for a walk for 10 minutes daily for three month.
c. Client will participate in at least one community activity once every two weeks.
2. To reduce or eliminate the amount of alcohol consumption

3. Reduce family conflict and increase positive family interactions.
Next steps of the plan would be to do a more comprehensive assessment with the client. Review recommendations, and put the plan in action. After carefully reviewing the plan with the client, the case manager can establish a review date with the care planning team. The care planning team would meet with the client to see if the goals were met, if more time is needed for the goals to be completed, or if there are any changes to be made to the treatment