Imagine that you work as a counsellor at a family support service.Recently you've been referred a client, James, who is a single father ofthree children. Two years ago, James suffered a work injury, causing himto be off work for 12 months. During that period of time, his ex-partnerrequested to have contact with and care of the children. The disputeresolution process was very stressful, and James started turning to usingalcohol excessively to numb his physical and emotional pain. He wouldsometimes turn up at work intoxicated and eventually lost his job. Childsafety services was involved due to reported concerns of excessivedrinking around the children and vicious conflicts between James and hisex- partner, which the children were exposed to. As a result, the familywas assigned a case manager to offer and organise support. James isattending an AOD program to help him get in control with his drinking, andis referred to you for in-home counselling and parental skills support.Particularly, your role involves providing education and skills developmentsupport to James in providing a safe, and healthy environment.a)One of the aspects you are supporting James with is to address safetyat home. Using Reading J in your Book of Readings, outline what youplan to discuss with James in order to help him make sure that alcoholis out of reach for the children, and consumed safely.



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