Read the case study, then answer the questions that follow.
Samantha was diagnosed with schizophrenia 15 years ago and spent
many years in and out of hospital. When she was first diagnosed she
lost confidence in herself as a person and felt the illness took
over her life. She lost her career as a dancer, her friends, her
lifestyle and her sense of self. When Samantha is offered support,
she slowly begins to recover her identity. Her support worker,
Doug, helps to find suitable housing, provides emotional and
psychological support and instils in her a sense of hope that she
can manage her symptoms and lead the kind of life she wants. Doug
never pushes Samantha or demands that she do things. Instead, they
discuss options together and work on taking small steps one at a
time. Samantha tells Doug that she is ready to participate in
social activities again, one small step at a time. She would like
to return to advanced dance classes once a week. It will allow her
to build up her strengths and undertake a recreational activity
that brings her joy. Doug sits with Samantha while she phones her
dance teacher, Kerry. Kerry is shocked and says she never expected
to hear from Samantha again. Kerry tells Samantha that she does not
think they can cater for her mental health needs at the dance
school due to concerns that she will not be able to cope with the
competitiveness and demanding routines.
1-Identify two strategic questions that Doug could ask Samantha
to clarify her advocacy issues
2_List two types of information on self-advocacy that Doug,
could provide to Samantha in relation to her issue
Read the case study, then answer the questions that follow. Samantha was diagnosed with schizophrenia 15 years ago and s
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