Theory ModelANDONEIndividual Theory Model(that appears from the list below), and a treatment plan that reflects theoretical orientation and goals for the client. The assignment is your opportunity to critically evaluate the role of theory in conceptualization and practice. It is expected that you demonstrate diversity and cultural awareness as it applies to the individual cases. Treatment plans should include an overview of the case, a brief presentation of the theory, and a client specific plan for a beginning, miIDle and end of treatment with appropriate interventions. Students should offer a few examples of these interventions. In aIDition, it is expected that students will make use of assigned texts and other materials for references. A sample of what the professor is expecting is listed below. Please review the template below. Do not alter the main template headings. You are required to use this template for this assignment.

The Case Conceptualization Paper is designed to have the student select one Individual Theory and one Family Theoryof the following theories and apply these two theories to the critical review of the vignette below using the template below:

• Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory
• Adler’s Psychodynamic Theory
• Existential Theory
• Gestalt Theory
• Rogers Person Centered Theory
• Cognitive Behavior Theory
• Behavior Theory
• Bowen’s Family Theory
• Strategic Family Therapy

-Structural Family Therapy

 

Students will use the vignette below for this project:

Imagine that you are working with the following client in therapy

Mike is a 19 year old African American male (he has two brothers and he is the youngest child). His parents brought him to therapy because Mike has been reportedly stressed. He is reported to worry for prolonged periods of time. His worrying has interfered with his grades in school. He can’t focus and concentrate and he is failing several classes. His sleep has decreased because he worries about various issues (no particular topic). In therapy he reported that his symptoms of excessive worrying began about one year ago. He states, “I feel like I can’t go anywhere alone. I feel like I always have to go somewhere with someone. I feel like I depend on others too much but it’s my reality. It’s like I need someone to protect me. I have lost relationships with good friends because they tell me that I am too needy.” Mike mentions that if he goes places alone he starts to feel stressed and he describes the following symptoms: “I feel nervous and scared, like something bad is going to happen, I feel my heart racing, my muscles get real tense and I get dizzy and nausea.” “I feel like I should just stay home and avoid going anywhere but I have to graduate high school.” Mike reports he was working a part time job that he eventually quit because he kept calling in sick and avoiding work. His mom mentioned that now he is trying to avoid going to school and she is afraid he may not graduate. In the session he makes the following statements: “If I go places alone, than I feel like something bad is going to happen.” “If I don’t get my act together, I know my life is over. Why does everything feel like it’s a catastrophe.” Mike’s mom reported that he recently began drinking. Mike states, “I drink because it makes me feel better, it makes the stress decrease and the worrying decrease for awhile.”

 

 

Clinical Vignette Review Template

Introduction to the Theoretical Model

In this section summarize the previous ONE Individual Theory AND ONE Family Theory model that you selected from the list that was indicated above. Describe the main points of these theories, using the language of these theories alone (don’t borrow concepts from other theories, stay focused on the one Individual Theory and one Family Theory you select and be like an expert). This section should be a minimum of a one page and no more than 3 pages (one and a half pages to describe the first Individual Theory and one and a half pages to describe the second Family theory you selected.

Client ID:_______________________ Education:______________________

Age: _____ Gender: _____________ Session Date: ___________________

Culture/Ethnicity:________________ Therapist Name: ________________

Reason for Referral

A brief description of the client/patient, explanation as to the reason(s) the client has been referred to you and why they are entering treatment now.

History of the Present Illness

A detailed chronological description of problems and concerns experienced by the client, including onset, frequency, intensity, and duration of symptoms.

DSM V Diagnosis(including use of V-Codes)(list the diagnosis and rationale / should match symptom presentation listed above). Take this information straight from the DSM V and list criteria related to the diagnosis you selected.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Social and Family History

Describe family constellation and family relationships for current family and family of origin. Discuss any outstanding events or abnormal situations in family, relationships with peers, authority figures and community supports.

Birth Order:

Family Atmosphere: (describe if it was warm and nurturing or cold and distant)

Developmental Problems: birth defects etc. (if there are no developmental problems than indicate that patient denied these problems)

Education (grades, problems in school?):

Legal History and/or Financial Issues

Include any serious encounters with the law and/or any current financial stressors. Indicate how this information about the client might impact your work together in treatment?

Religious/Spiritual Practices (Current and Historical)

Indicate religious/spiritual belief system(s) if any. Reveal if different from family of origin and why. Indicate how this information about the client might impact your work together in treatment?

History of Employment and Education

Discuss employment and education history. How might having this information about the client impact your work together in treatment?

 

 

Psychological/Counseling / Psychiatric History

Include reasons for past treatment, type, outcomes, suicide attempts, hospitalizations and diagnoses. How might this information impact creating and achieving treatment goals?

Medical History/ Medications/ Psychological History

Discuss date of last physical, present state of health and any medical conditions. Indicate current medications, reason for usage and reported client side effects. Include sexual history, special diets, eating or sleeping problems. How might this information impact creating and achieving treatment goals? Does this patient require a referral for a medication evaluation (if so, document that you offered a referral)?

History of AIDictive Behavior

Discuss the nature of aIDiction(s) and impact on emotional, physical, relational health. How might this information impact creating and achieving treatment goals?

Mental Status & Behavioral Observations-

Provide behavioral observations and mental status of client. How might this information impact creating and achieving treatment goals?

Appearance:

Motor Activity:

Attitude/ eye contact:

Speech:

Thought Content:

Perception:

Mood:

Affect:

Judgment:

Ethical Considerations

AIDress 2-3 specific ethical and/or legal considerations for this case. Choose one of these issues aIDressed, to review in depth using a specific ethical decision making model. Indicate the model used. How might this information impact creating and achieving treatment goals?

Cultural Factors/Multicultural Competence

Discuss the multicultural considerations (e.g., gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religion, class, and/or culture) that are evident for this case. Describe and apply the tenets of a relevant multicultural theory or model as it pertains to this case. Discuss what counselor factors comprise multicultural competence. How might this information impact diagnosis, treatment and creation of treatment goals?

Assessment

Whatare specific assessment measures would you decide to conduct to enhance your understanding of the client(s) in order to direct your diagnostic formulation? Do a literature review and or research current measures that assess the symptoms of the diagnosis you gave the person.

Theoretical Formulation: Family Theory/Therapy (Case conceptualization)

1. Name a specific family theory you would use to treat this case and why you would choose this theory.
2. Describe the specific and fundamental tenets of your chosen family theory.
3. Apply the family theory to your case, specifying hypotheses based on your theory.

Theoretical Formulation: Individual Theory/Therapy (Case conceptualization)

Note: You must use a separate theory from the family theory section.

1. Name a specific individual theory you would use to treat this case and why you would choose this theory.
2. Describe the specific, fundamental tenets of the individual theory.
3. Apply the individual theory to your case, specifying hypotheses based on your theory.

Diagnostic Impressions

A.Differential Diagnosis:

Develop a differential diagnosis. Indicate why you are considering these possible diagnoses by providing specific evidence from your case.

Treatment Plan

Using the template below, create a treatment plan for the theory you discussed in your family theory theoretical formulation section (make sure the language you use in this section is consistent with the theory you chose. Read the book and power points prior to completing this section).

Give a brief summary of the approach discussed in your theoretical formulation for family therapy, then reveal the following:

Beginning

Pertinent interventions that will be use at this stage. Include:

A.Goals: Provide a minimum of 3 specific to chosen family theory.

B.Objectives: Indicate how goals will be accomplished, specific to chosen family theory.

C.Interventions: Strategies to accomplish goals/objectives based on chosen family theory, from a multi-culturally competent perspective.

MiIDle

Pertinent interventions that will be use at this stage. Include:

A.Goals: Provide a minimum of 3 specific to chosen family theory.

B.Objectives: Indicate how goals will be accomplished, specific to chosen theory.

C.Interventions: Strategies to accomplish goals/objectives based on chosen theory, from a multi-culturally competent perspective.

End

Pertinent interventions that will be use at this stage. Include:

A.Goals: Provide a minimum of 3 specific to chosen family theory.

B.Objectives: Indicate how goals will be accomplished, specific to chosen theory.

C.Interventions: Strategies to accomplish goals/objectives based on chosen theory, from a multi-culturally competent perspective.

Treatment Plan

Using the template below, create a treatment plan for theIndividual theory you discussed in your theoretical formulation section (make sure the language you use in this section is consistent with the theory you chose. Read the book and power points prior to completing this section).

Give a brief summary of the approach discussed in your theoretical formulation for family therapy, then reveal the following:

Beginning

Pertinent interventions that will be use at this stage. Include:

D.Goals: Provide a minimum of 3 specific to chosen family theory.

E.Objectives: Indicate how goals will be accomplished, specific to chosen family theory.

F.Interventions: Strategies to accomplish goals/objectives based on chosen family theory, from a multi-culturally competent perspective.

MiIDle

Pertinent interventions that will be use at this stage. Include:

D.Goals: Provide a minimum of 3 specific to chosen family theory.

E.Objectives: Indicate how goals will be accomplished, specific to chosen theory.

F.Interventions: Strategies to accomplish goals/objectives based on chosen theory, from a multi-culturally competent perspective.

End

Pertinent interventions that will be use at this stage. Include:

D.Goals: Provide a minimum of 3 specific to chosen family theory.

E.Objectives: Indicate how goals will be accomplished, specific to chosen theory.

F.Interventions: Strategies to accomplish goals/objectives based on chosen theory, from a multi-culturally competent perspective.

Pertinent Resources/Referrals

What referrals might benefit the client’s treatment (list specific referrals in the community with aIDresses and phone numbers and explain the referrals offered? Why are these good resources for this client?

a.Psychopharmacology

1. Group
2. Medical

**Please Note: Your Clinical Case Review will take into account Organization and Writing

Correct use of APA format and all proper writing mechanics is expected. Plagiarism is forbiIDen. Scholarly writing includes: APA format, thoughtful and clear responses, and critical thinking befitting a graduate level student.