Poppy Goodall
Occupational Therapist
The Challenge
Peter* was spending a lot of time in his bed space on the ward and not engaging with staff. He made me aware of his social anxieties and informed me he usually only left his house if necessary.
The Change
I worked with Peter* to set personal goals to increase his social inclusion. I completed 1:1 sessions around anxiety management and coping strategies, alongside inviting him to groups off of the ward, slowly increasing his confidence.
The Impact
Peter* begun engaging with staff more, attended groups daily on the ward and cooked for the first time in years. He told me I had helped him 'gain a better belief in' himself and helped him to 'stay calmer.'
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