Case Study of Dick Jordan Dick Jordan is 32 years old and lives alone in an apartment he secures with a voucher from a community mental health center, where he receives services. Dick, who is diagnosed with schizophrenia, was first hospitalized at the age of 19 and has had five subsequent hospitalizations, the last over five years ago. At this time he sees his case manager no more than once a week, and visits the mental health center to consult with a psychiatrist about his medication once a month. In general he adheres to his medication schedule. Dick has never married or had any extensive romantic involvement although he socializes regularly with others he met through the mental health center primarily to play video games. He works at a local deli three times a week, averaging 15 to 20 hours of paid employment, and because of his love of animals he volunteers on the weekend with a local veterinarian, where he takes dogs that are boarded there for a walk. He suffers from auditory hallucinations and at times has delusions about being under surveillance. While his apartment is somewhat unkempt, he will, when it is suggested, take time to straighten things up. Occasionally he needs to be reminded to pay his bills. He has a pet cat, which he takes good care of. In spite of some prodding by his case manager, he claims that he is happy with his life and has no desire to work full time or return to school even though he is only nine hours short of a college degree. He expresses concern that added stress could set him back and he fears returning to the hospital where he reports he has suffered some abuse from staff and residents. questions

1. How would you describe Dickin context of definitions and descriptions of recovery discussed in the text?
2. If you were working with Dick, what strengths do you see that might enhance recovery and resiliency? What might some obstacles be in his recovery?
3. What interventions, treatment goals, and strategies would you implement in working with Dick? Discuss ways in which you would support his continued recovery while encouraging him to thrive.