Review the following video case scenario regarding Ali, a 33-year-old patient. You are a social worker that will be working with him in the Intensive Outpatient Program. You participate in an initial interview with him, and he tells you the following things in the interview (watch the entire video with Ali.) http://www.healthtalk.org/peoples-experiences/mental-health/mental-health-ethnic-minority-experiences/ali-interview-33

After reviewing the video with Ali, please discuss:

1. What challenges has Ali had in accessing and participating in mental health services?
2. What have previous service providers done that have made him feel more comfortable?
3. As you work with Ali, what characteristics or habits do you have that might be difficult for him to work with? How might you change or accommodate for those characteristics to help him be comfortable in working with you?
4. If you were the social worker in this situation, how might you engage Ali as you work with him to design an appropriate treatment plan that would help him feel his best?