experiencing? Clearly state your reasons for this.   
 
 PTSD, Bullimea/Anorexia, Body Dismorphia

2. What factors might categorise this as complex trauma? 
 
 Drugs, Alcohol, Long period of time and multiple instances of sexual abuse, separation of her and her chid, break up , assaulted and bullied, anxiety, panic attacks, 

3. What are Wendy’s strengths and her resources? 

 Empathetic, Wants to build a relationship, close to her cousin, seems to be motivated to change, wants to change, there is social connection , willingness to try new things, 
 
 self determined, great communication skills she aspires to have

4. Who might be involved in her recovery? 

 The ones she chooses,
 AOD Services, Mental Health Services, Employment Services or Studies, Peer Support, Advocate, Financial Aids, cousin Hermione

5. Find 2-3 suitable referral options for Wendy – provide names/contact details/websites

 Mind Australia mindaustralia.org.au , 94557000
Westcasa, 03 9216 0444

PARC Wellways.org 94703100

6. Wendy’s idea of Recovery involves different things, including (in no particular order)  

Re-establishing contact/relationship with Tom 11

Finding a job 7

Paying her bills on-time 8

Not using drugs 1

Having people in her life (friends) 10

Not having nightmares and intr 2

usive thoughts/memories/images 

To find enjoyment in life – the things she used to enjoy, and new experiences 12

To live independently in her own place 9

To not hate who she is  3

To have more energy 5

To have better physical health 6

To not be always ‘looking out’ for danger 4

Wendy is open to your advice in designing her recovery plan, and is willing to be guided by you in this.  

6.1 What are your priorities in relation to Wendy’s goals (number them) with your reasons why 

6.2 What are the steps you need to take to reach each of the goals? SMART Goals/steps 

 1 To not hate who she is  
 2 To not use drugs
 3 Not have intrusive

Specific (simple, sensible, significant). 

1 To reduce use of meth and relapse
 2 Therapist and Psychiatrist co-ordination
 3 Building self confidence, acceptance 

Measurable (meaningful, motivating). 

 1 Ask and Observe
 2 Frequency & Reaction Intensity 

3 language used to describe herself , physical appearance

Achievable (agreed, attainable). 

 1 Agreed that its attainable through programs and tools attained to deal with stress
 2 Decreased Reaction Intensity to those things and also frequency
 3 Daily self care plan, Affirmation journaling, affirmation playlist

Relevant (reasonable, realistic and resourced, results-based). 

 1 Connecting with AOD services
 2 Psychologist, GP, Therapist co ordination
 3 Psychologist, GP, Therapist co ordination

6.4. What obstacles are you and Wendy likely to encounter on the recovery journey? 

 SMART Goals, Relapse, Coping Mechanisms, inability to connect with others, Complex Trauma, Complex PTSD, rejection from access to son

Empathy fatigue, burnout, developing trust, rejection, 

6.5. How will you review the effectiveness of the recovery

Questionaires at the start from 1-10 weekly or bi weekly , GAP Assessment ,survey , ticking off goals, observing her behaviour, how are you finding things, contacting her cousin to see if any positive changes are taking place etc

3. Seeing a psychiatrist to address her AOD, mental health and PTSD.

4. Seeing a psychologist to address her mental health.

6.2 
1. Start focusing on eating healthier and better. 
2. Making an appointment with a psychiatrist. 
3. Making an appointment with a GP.
4. Making an appointment to see a psychologist.
5. Reconnecting with her ex to establish a healthy co-parenting relationship. Potentially attend counselling sessions together.