Mock Clinical Interview

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Mock Clinical Interview Nedra J Byrd Grand Canyon University College of Humanities and Behavioral Science PCN-680: Theoretical Foundations of Trauma Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Kandi R. Stull February 7, 2024 1

Mock Clinical Interview Chevaun Brown, my interviewee, is a 38-year-old married stay-at-home mom who is also employed part-time while her daughter is at school. Chevaun has been married for seven years with one daughter with her husband and two adult boys from a previous relationship. Her daughter, Lyric, who is six years old in the first grade, was diagnosed with a heart condition, premature ventricular contractions (PVC), at the age of five, after a routine school physical shown an abnormality. Due to the perpetual cardiology appointments and her daughter’s immune system being compromised, she had to resign from her job with UPS to care for her child. Safety : Do you feel secure? Do you have a safe place to live that meets your expectations? Do you have thoughts of killing yourself, harming yourself or others? Childhood How is life different today compared to when you were a child? When you were a child, how did you imagine your adult self? What is your first memory ever? What would you do differently if you could? What event made a significant impact on your life? Trauma Can you tell me how you felt when you first received her diagnosis? What do you see as your daughters greatest strengths and skills? How would you describe her personality? 2

How would you describe your parenting style? Symptoms Have you recently felt detached from your family members? Does being a functioning adult seem difficult? Do you have a history of substance or alcohol use? Risk Assessment Do you feel safe going home? What future risks do you perceive? Do you want to harm yourself or others around you? Summary A detailed risk assessment was completed based on the client’s experience with pediatric premature ventricular contractions (PVC), which the client appeared to have substantial knowledge and an understanding of the diagnosis. The assessment aims to gain an understanding of the circumstances faced daily, the safety measures, coping mechanisms, and current symptoms or concerns. The initial assessment gathered necessary background information, encounters with trauma, and current barriers. After beginning the assessment, informed consent was discussed in detail, along with the importance of participation and she was informed of her right to decline to answer any questions at any time throughout the interview. We discussed her rights as a client to report any concerns, issues or feeling she is receiving less than anticipated care to the American Counseling Association. We then proceeded to discuss safety, where she proceeded to inform me that she dd feel safe in her home with all her basic needs are met daily as she is raising her daughter in a loving, nurturing environment. The client also reports she has, and has never had, any thoughts 3

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