Review the Case Study of Charlotte provided in the Week 3 Learning Resources.
Please include the following:
- Presenting Problem
- Family Structure
- Multicultural Considerations
Please use the form attached to complete the case conceptualization. I have included an example for reference below. I have additional resources that will follow this post that is required.
CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
MARRIAGE, COUPLES, FAMILY COUNSELING
CASE CONCEPTUALIZATION FORM
This Case Conceptualization Form will be used in several ways this quarter to assist you in developing and strengthening your ability to conceptualize cases. For the Discussions, it will be used in parts and will be based on a case study provided. For the Final, it will be completed in full and based on the client you work with in your Skills Demonstration.
FOR THE WEEK 3 DISCUSSION FORUM
1. Review the Case Study of Charlotte provided in the Week 3 Learning Resources.
2. Based on the Case Study, respond fully and in paragraph form to the prompts below.
3. Type your full responses in complete sentences and in the expandable cell within each section. The cell will lengthen as you type.
4. Once you have completed all sections of the form, copy and paste the entire document into the Week 3 Discussion Forum as your Main Post.
PART I
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Counselor name: |
Client age: |
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Client initials: |
Client race or ethnicity: |
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# of sessions with client: unknown |
Self-identified gender: |
Presenting Problem
To understand the presenting problem, describe the client past and present. Be sure to address each of the following elements:
· Demographic information
· Employment history
· Relevant legal problems
· History of counseling
· Reason for seeking counseling, according to the client
· Onset and duration of concern
· Frequency and intensity of symptoms
· What the client wants to improve
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Your discussion of the Presenting Problem should include 2–3 well-formed paragraphs. In response to the prompts above, begin typing here: |
Family Structure
Clients and their concerns are shaped by their family structure and stage of development. Be sure to address each of the following elements and their impact:
· Family of origin and role within
· Family of choice, if different, and role within
· Significant relationships/relationship patterns
· Children, marriages, divorces
· Current living arrangements
· Major losses, traumas
· Family mental health history
· Family substance abuse history
· Family violence or abuse history
· Stage of development impacts
· Developmental challenges
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Your discussion of Family Structure should include 2–3 well-formed paragraphs. In response to the prompts above, begin typing here: |
Multicultural Considerations
Clients and their concerns are shaped by a multitude of multicultural considerations and their intersectionality. Be sure to address each of the following elements that apply and their impact on the person, the problem, and the counseling relationship:
· Religion, spirituality, or faith
· Ability limitations, impairments
· Sexual, affectional orientation
· Cisgender, transgender, or otherwise identified
· Age, generation
· Socioeconomic status, affluence, homelessness
· Military upbringing, involvement, deployment
· Criminal justice system, gang culture, drug culture
· Immigration status, language preference
· Geographic influences, environmental factors
· Experiences of oppression or marginalization
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Your discussion of Multicultural Considerations should include 2–3 well-formed paragraphs. In response to the prompts above, begin typing here: |
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CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
MARRIAGE, COUPLES, FAMILY COUNSELING
CASE CONCEPTUALIZATION FORM
This Case Conceptualization Form will be used in several ways this quarter to assist you in developing and strengthening your ability to conceptualize cases. For the Discussions, it will be used in parts and will be based on a case study provided. For the Final, it will be completed in full and based on the client you work with in your Skills Demonstration.
FOR THE WEEK 3 DISCUSSION FORUM
1. Review the Case Study of Charlotte ( if enrolled in Practicum Extension, use the Case Study of Patrick) provided in the Week 3 Learning Resources.
2. Based on the Case Study, respond fully and in paragraph form to the prompts below.
3. Type your full responses in complete sentences and in the expandable cell within each section. The cell will lengthen as you type.
4. Once you have completed all sections of the form, copy and paste the entire document into the Week 3 Discussion Forum as your Main Post.
PART I
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Counselor name: |
Client age: 28 |
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Client initials: C |
Client race or ethnicity: African American |
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# of sessions with client: Unknown |
Self-identified gender: Female |
Presenting Problem
To understand the presenting problem, describe the client past and present. Be sure to address each of the following elements:
· Demographic information
· Employment history
· Relevant legal problems
· History of counseling
· Reason for seeking counseling, according to the client
· Onset and duration of concern
· Frequency and intensity of symptoms
· What the client wants to improve
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Charlotte is seeking treatment for her anxiety and depression that stems from ongoing family stressors, lack of self-esteem, and motivation. She reports experiencing a variety of symptoms related to anxiety and depression over the last 6 months. Charlotte is looking for help in learning how to decrease her symptoms while increasing her confidence and motivation. Charlotte is of the Christian faith and reports being heterosexual. She currently lives where she grew up at least within the same area. She reports that her symptoms she has been experiencing have worsened over the last couple weeks, along with a lack of appetite and an increase sleeping habit. Charlotte self-reports the use of marijuana in which she indicates that she has been using for 12 years. She reports no suicidal or homicidal ideations. Charlotte reports that under the influence of alcohol at a party she was sexually assaulted and that she blames herself partially and has not used this substance since the incident. Charlotte has not disclosed this assault to anyone including her previous therapist. Charlotte is currently at New Changes Outpatient Behavioral Health Treatment Facility. Charlotte has had a stent with inpatient treatment following a breakup from a verbally abusive boyfriend. Charlotte reports that she believes the explosive behavior is something that she has acquired from her father who is an alcoholic and also suffers from anger issues. Her mother also takes medications for depression so there is a history of substance abuse and mental health within her family. |
Family Structure
Clients and their concerns are shaped by their family structure and stage of development. Be sure to address each of the following elements and their impact:
· Family of origin and role within
· Family of choice, if different, and role within
· Significant relationships/relationship patterns
· Children, marriages, divorces
· Current living arrangements
· Major losses, traumas
· Family mental health history
· Family substance abuse history
· Family violence or abuse history
· Stage of development impacts
· Developmental challenges
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Charlotte is single with no children and of the Christian faith. Charlotte does not currently hold a job but reports interest in obtaining one in which she is able to maintain employment with, as well as the potential of enrolling in college. Charlotte has been without a job for 3 months and has had a history of not being able to maintain employment anywhere. Charlotte has relied on her parents in the past for help with financial difficulties, but they have since cut her off and do not agree with her choice in not attending school, as well as being unhappy with her inability to maintain employment. Charlotte is currently living with a former coworker at this time but is between living arrangements. Charlotte was in a four-year relationship with the break up resulting in an inpatient hospitalization at the age of 24 due to extreme depressive symptoms that she experienced afterwards. She reports that ex-boyfriend was verbally abusive and called her names such as “lazy” and “stupid”. She admits to destroying property during these times of anger. Once punching holes in the wall after an argument with her parents. Charlottes parents and brother are college graduates with respective jobs in the medical field. She feels pressured from what she feels that her parents want of her and feels as though she cannot measure up to their wants. Charlotte reports that at an early age she began to struggle with school and has a learning disability. She was one of 20 African American students within her school where she felt as though she was treated differently. She comes from an upper middle-class neighborhood. |
Multicultural Considerations
Clients and their concerns are shaped by a multitude of multicultural considerations and their intersectionality. Be sure to address each of the following elements that apply and their impact on the person, the problem, and the counseling relationship:
· Religion, spirituality, or faith
· Ability limitations, impairments
· Sexual, affectional orientation
· Cisgender, transgender, or otherwise identified
· Age, generation
· Socioeconomic status, affluence, homelessness
· Military upbringing, involvement, deployment
· Criminal justice system, gang culture, drug culture
· Immigration status, language preference
· Geographic influences, environmental factors
· Experiences of oppression or marginalization
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Charlotte is a heterosexual African American female of Christian faith who is 28 years old. Charlotte came from an upper middle-class upbringing as her parents were college graduates and hold respective jobs in the medical field. Her brother was also successful in graduating college and is now a veterinarian. Charlotte reports feelings of not being good enough for her parents and their expectations and this has caused pressure and overwhelmingness for her. Charlotte reports being only one of 20 African Americans in her school where she felt as though she was, she was treated differently. She reports a learning disability at an early age in which caused her to struggle academically throughout her time in school. However, she reports that she potentially wants to now enroll in college courses. Charlotte reports that she delf medicates with marijuana and has been since the age of 16. She also reports that at a party she consumed alcohol and was sexually assaulted at a party in high school and has not used since. This traumatic experience has not been discussed with anyone, and Charlotte does not report a history of criminal actions as a result of any of this. |
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