INTEGRACIÓ SOCIAL. SEMI-PRESENCIAL. UNITAT 1.
INTRODUCTION. WHAT DO SOCIAL WORKERS DO?
1. READING.
SOCIAL SERVICES INTERVENTION GROUPS.
Jason has lost everything through alcohol: his house, his friends, most of his family, his job, his car and all the material things he once had. Nevertheless, most of all he has lost himself.
He has no confidence or self-esteem and he feels isolated with alcohol, his only friend. Jason knows that he cannot go a day without drinking. He is hooked.
- I kknow that I have depression and I sometimes feel I want to end everything, including myself,-Jason says- I am in a cloud of insanity and I know that alcohol is the culprit.
His sister tries to meet him once a week and insists on taking him to a rehabilitation centre where they can help in the long process of recovery.
During this process, patients learn who they are; they recover their confidence and learn not to feel useless. According to experts, alcoholics have a very significant blood alcohol level wit physical and psychological dependence.
The rehabilitation centre is called Hope and it has a great reputation. Jason’s sister is willing to help her brother, so she will pay the cost. The rehab center’s director , Dr Julius McHill, is a well-known psychologist in Dublin and he has a great team of health professionals, including therapists, psychiatrists, social workers and peer counsellors or coaches.
Eleonor, Jason’s sister, knows that it is the best and only choice for him. The treatment lasts 6 months.
During the rehabilitation programme, patients get up early in the morning to enjoy a healthy breakfast. Then there is a yoga session or meditation to help them begin the day in a relaxed state of mind.
This is part of the treatment and recovery process as they develop new healthy habits that are intended to become routine in post-discharge life.
After meditadion, there is meeting, led by a therapist that focuses on achieving awarenes of those issues, people or surroundings in patients’ lives that have fuelled the desire to abuse drugs or alcohol. Recognising patterns or behavious, they can change or avoid certani triggers, helping them in the post-treatment.
After lunch, parents start the most intense treatment with a series of therapeutic sessions. These sessions include individual behavioural therapy, group therapy, specialised sessions or family therapy.
In Hope rehabilitation center, they also offer alternative therapy such as music therapy and dance therapy. Dr McHill considers music to be the best remedy for stress.
He thinks that all kinds of music can have therapeutic effects, for example classical music has been found to produce comfort and relaxation. In hope rehab centre, music therapy is highly personalised, making it suitable for people of any age.
Music activates regions of the brain that influence things like emotions, decision making, reward; it lowers the heart rate and blood pressure, it relaxes muscle tension and it releases endorphins…
Comprehension QUESTIONS.
What material possessions has Jason lost due to his alcohol addiction, and how does this reflect on his mental state?
How does Jason describe his relationship with alcohol, and what does this indicate about his self-identity?
In what ways does Jason's sister, Eleonor, exhibit support for him throughout his struggles with alcoholism?
What is the role of the rehabilitation center, Hope, in Jason's recovery process, and what specific services does it provide?
How does the daily routine at the rehabilitation center contribute to the patients' recovery, particularly in terms of developing healthy habits?
What are the therapeutic benefits of music therapy as explained by Dr. McHill, and why is it considered an important part of the treatment?
How does the process of recognizing personal triggers relate to the overall goal of recovery for patients like Jason?
LISTENING:
WOMEN AND FOOTBALL.
2. LISTENING.
3. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY.
a. Revision. Present and Past.
Watch the videos and practice here.
1. Choose the correct opotion.
SPEAKING.
1. Asking About Hobbies and Interests
Here are some useful questions to ask:
- What do you like to do in your free time?
- What are your hobbies?
- How do you usually spend your weekends?
- Is there a hobby you’ve always wanted to try?
- Do you prefer active or relaxing hobbies?
- Are you part of any clubs or groups?
- What’s something you’re passionate about?
- Do you have any special talents or skills?
- What’s your favorite way to unwind after a long day?
- Have you picked up any new hobbies recently?
- Are you into any hobbies?
2. Responding to Questions About Hobbies and Interests
When someone asks about your hobbies, try these responses:
- I enjoy… (e.g., I enjoy painting.)
- I’m really into… (e.g., I’m really into hiking.)
- One of my favorite hobbies is… (e.g., One of my favorite hobbies is playing guitar.)
- I like to spend my free time… (e.g., I like to spend my free time reading books.)
- I’m passionate about… (e.g., I’m passionate about cooking.)
- I’ve recently started… (e.g., I’ve recently started learning how to knit.)
- I’m a big fan of… (e.g., I’m a big fan of watching documentaries.)
- I find [hobby] really relaxing/fulfilling. (e.g., I find gardening really relaxing.)
- I’ve been [activity] for [time period]. (e.g., I’ve been playing chess for three years.)
- I’m not very good at it, but I love… (e.g., I’m not very good at it, but I love dancing.)
- I am into… (e.g., I’m into dancing.)
Revision. Use of English.
1. TEST 1.
2. TEST 2.
3. TEST 3.
4. TEST 4.
5. TEST 5.
Project. Writing my scrapbook.
What's a scrapbook?
Sometimes we do not know what to say in diaries. People tend to think that diaries are just about your routines. But that can be really boring. We'll do something funnier. In our diaries we will use the scrapbook technique. Mixins diaries with the scrapbook technique will help us to be more open and creative.
Here are some tips that will guide you in your writing and creative process.
1- Start by writing the date. Include and least two entries per week. In each entry you may tackle just one or different things: ideas, descriptions of situations you have seen , comments of the news, on your discoveries, on your interests...etc.
2- Format. PDF or Power Point. Add text and pictures and then upload it to aules.
IS LONELINESS ALWAYS A BAD THING?
There are many reasons for people not wanting to leave the house. The number of recluses has gone up because of the pandemic. Korea says about 3.1 per cent of young Koreans are reclusive. They "have noticeable difficulty in living a normal life". The government said children shut themselves off from society for many reasons. These include bullying, exam stress, family problems, bad parenting and technology and social media. It said the $500-a-month payment will help these young people. This means they could be less likely to have mental problems. They will also be healthier. Korea has an ageing society. It needs young people to work so they can help old people.
1. What causes children and young people to shut themselves from the outer world?
2. What makes this a specially important problem for Corea?
3. Do you think giving people money is the best way to end the problem?
Some of the vocabulary here might be new for you like for exemple the words in bald.
LONELINESS AND THE ELDERLY
1. What's Fraser's groundbreaking plan?
2. Is he alone?
3. What's the ladies' reaction to the idea?
4. What's the relatives' reaction?
5. Who says this: "It's such a change to get out from the walls"?
PRACTICE ON YOUR OWN.
LISTENING PRACTICE.
3. Countries, nationalities and languages.
4. Comparing things and people.
READING PRACTICE.
1. Digital habits across generations.
2. Fake News.
LISTENING PRACTICE.
1. Halloween.
4. Biography of Albert Einstein.
WRITING (diary)
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