Case Studies

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Sam's ability to relate to others closely is now apparent.  He displays more confidence and love towards his mother.  He has a job.  He no longer wishes to harm self and others. His wish now is to help and guide other youth in trouble.  He has expressed an interest in assisting The House of Light in its projects for children and young people.

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Lou no longer uses heroin or has any suicidal thoughts.  He is working in a record shop in Melbourne part-time, playing in a band at venues around town, and is doing a course learning to construct web-sites.

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More co-operative at school and home. No longer displaying violent behaviour towards teachers, peers or mother.  Her early general health has improved.  She is living harmoniously with her father and she is in the process of building her own community of support with friends and family.  She is now more truthful in the way she relates to others.

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After the fourth session, Sue has taken the initiative and found a job.  Sue has a closer connection to her father. Her span in reality has expanded to knowing where she is at all times.  Her ability to relate to others has extended beyond curt replies.  Sue is now working at the Uniting Church Youth Centre with young addicts.  Sue has no further suicidal tendencies and has terminated her relationship due to her realization of the destructive nature of this relationship. Sue has ceased using heroin.

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Less problems with bullying others.  Co-operating with school councillors towards rehabilitating his social skills.  Nightmares less frequent and less severe. Parents report he is no longer aggressive towards animals. Keith is happier to co-operate with peers and within the school community.

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Karen is now co-operating with youth services and attending courses. She has appeared in court and is serving her community service.  She has moved in with her mother and sister and is co-operative and contributing at home. She is no longer violent and has taken responsibility for her unwanted pregnancy and terminated the pregnancy.  Her drug alcohol abuse has lessened to her surprise she feels she no longer needs the substances as frequently as she had in the past. 

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When Sally returned for her second session her eating patterns had altered.  Sally usually ate junk foods but she was now choosing to eat healthier food.  She had stopped biting her nails and her skin colour had improved.  She was attending school 5 days a week and was working with some homework I had given her.  She was able to find peace in her home environment and she discussed some possible solutions for the problems in her life.  Sally was starting to view these problems as opportunities for growth.

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Minimal use now of alcohol and marijuana.  Jim is more respectful of authority. He is involved in school community projects and team sport.  His mother can now trust him to baby-sit his sisters; he accepts the responsibility and takes care of them.

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Pat is communicating and relating to others.  She is attending art workshops (she discovered art is her passion) and participates successfully in her art community. Pat is looking for part-time work so she can support herself as she continues to study. Pat has acquired a sense of purpose.

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After 2 sessions, Kym is clean and more respectful of personal hygiene. She has a brighter view of life. Kym has started work experience at a child care centre and has found a job and a passion for working with children.  She now believes she has a lot to contribute to society.