Suzette Case Study

PSYC 340 – Intro Clinical/ Counseling Psyc: Thus far, you have gotten 8/10 B on Quiz # 1. Important dates in this class are: Exam # 1 is on February 17th. Paper # 1 is due on March 21st. Exam # 2 is on March 28th. Paper # 2 is due on April 25th. Extra Credit is due on May 6th. You Exam # 3 is during the Finals

I believe that the intake form reviewed all necessary questions needed to determine the client’s social and medical history to develop personalized goals for the client’s individualized treatment plan. I will begin to discuss the areas that the intake form reviews in order to obtain the necessary information to develop a treatment plan for the client.

1: provide behavioral support and guidances as by treatment plan, through positive reinforcement, behavioral interventions and redirection when necessary.

Objective 1: Jennie will learn one coping skill to improve social interaction within the next 120 days.

At that time, she was placed on a home-bound program in which she is expected to complete her science and social studies course work. However, her mother reports that Tori is currently failing her courses due to incomplete work. Tori indicated that she has consistently had trouble focusing on assignments. Tori reported that she often feels sad and depressed. She indicated that she has engaged in self-harm behavior (e.g., cutting, stretching) and that she wants to stop having these sad feelings. In order to address Tori’s goals, cognitive-behavioral techniques are being

Day, S. X. (2008). Theory and design in counseling and psychotherapy: 2nd ed. (pp. 174-202). Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Goal #1: Autumn will learn and demonstrate to reduce overall frequency and intensity of anxiety and suicidal ideations to improve overall daily functioning.

Planned Interventions / Frequency / Responsible Party: 1. MHS will assist Tyawna in identifying triggers that lead to disruptive behaviors daily. 2. MHS will assist Tyawna in processing distorted thoughts and replace with present healthy thoughts daily. 3. MHS will model, appropriate behaviors for

A clinical assessment is then conducted for treatment needs. Different treatment plans are made for each client. Individualized treatment plans are used to make referrals and they are updated periodically.”

Some symptoms that Suzanna showed was that she would pull on her hair gradually harder and harder. She first started pulling out her eyebrows in middle school because she convinced herself that there was constant dirt in her eye, and therefore tried to solve this problem by pulling out the “bad eyelashes.” She enjoyed the “pain and relief” she felt when she pulled them out, as she would be very nervous before doing so. She was even beginning to run out of eyelashes to pull out and her eyelids were always sore. Suzanna’s mom even disturbingly noticed that her daughter’s eyelashes were gone.

The counselor intervention that would help the client overcome each barrier is helping client plan out their schedule. The counselor will sit down with the client and organize and prioritize

of the therapy, the client meets the therapist to describe specific problems and to set goals they

Goal is to work with client on areas that he or she would like to improve using problem-solving skills. This goal can be achieve by identifying the client goal and personal skills and knowledge. Involving client in decision making helps to move towards independencies and reduce anxiety. Also use empathetic communication, encourage client and family to verbalize fears, express emotions and set goals. Acknowledging and empathizing creates supportive environment that enhance coping. Another intervention is to assess client strength and ability to cope and provide opportunities for expression and recognition. This will help client easily cope with situation and affect self esteem (Weg,

PO was on time and moderately participated in the group activity. PO demonstrated an understanding of the topic by giving an example from his family system and how he learned to form relationships or trust other people. PO reported having attended 2 self-help support meetings this past week. Verification was provided. PO appears to be in compliance with treatment, and is making steady progress in treatment.

This case is pertains to a 43 year old female named Elizabeth Slone; the client is having problems with maintaining structured thought processes. She believes that her Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder are battling in her mind, so using the Generalist Intervention Model Elizabeth and I will manage everything from engagement to the follow-up, a structured technique of planned changes for addressing her tribulations. I am hoping to help her put together a plan, in turn put together a plan of action that can help label things and sort them out.