Assignment 2: LASA 1 – Applying Theory to a Case Study

Select one of the two available video clips to the right.

The video will begin playing immediately.
Pause the video and notice under the Clips heading to the right, either you will see the “Case Study of Carol (30:38) or Case Study of Paul (26:40) depending on which video you have selected.
Move the video play head to the timestamp of the video. This will be the number in parentheses.
Watch the Case Study

Choose one of the following theories and use your chosen theory and chosen video clip to complete all of the questions in this assignment.

Psychoanalytic
Adlerian
Client-centered
Existential
Gestalt
Reality

Watch the video clip of a supervisor and therapist discussing the case you have selected.  The information from the video will supplement the information in the write-up.
Assess the client being described in the video and that client’s related issues using the questions provided.

Directions:
Using only one case study and one counseling theory throughout your paper, provide a detailed response to each of the following questions.  For example, if you chose Carol and Psychoanalytic Theory, you would answer all of the following questions about Carol using the psychoanalytic theory.

Based upon all that you know about your client, identify and describe what in your opinion is your client’s most significant problem? This may or may not be the stated “Reason for referral” that is written at the start of each profile. Give a detailed rationale for your assessment and provide supporting evidence from the profile and/or counseling session video clip.
Identify at least two secondary problems from the client’s profile or video that should be addressed at some point in the counseling process. Explain your rationale in some detail for choosing each of these with supporting evidence from the written profile and/or the video.
Using your chosen counseling theory, describe what your theory says about the possible cause or origin of the primary problem discussed in question 1 above. Here, you are trying to explain the assumptions your chosen theory makes about problems that might be seen in a counseling situation. For example if you assessed your client’s primary problem as low self-esteem, a psychoanalytic therapist would delve into the unconscious whereas an Adlerian would explore family history and a reality therapist would look at choices the person has previously made. Explain in detail by including concepts and terms from your chosen counseling theory to support your perspective.
Explain at least three counseling techniques or core principles from your chosen counseling theory that could be used to address the primary and secondary problems of your client. Explain how each of these techniques or principles would be applied in the counseling session and the expected outcome of each.
Given what you know about your client’s situation, identify one cultural issue that is significant in the client’s life outside of therapy or could become an issue between the client and therapist in the therapy session. After explaining the issue, explain two ways the therapist could sensitively address this cultural issue with the client in a way that that avoids stereotyping or bias. Remember to integrate your chosen theory into the discussion.
If you were to see this client on an ongoing basis, describe the types of change or outcomes you could realistically expect to see in your client, in light of the primary and secondary problems mentioned earlier using your identified approach in therapy. Be specific and show how the process of therapy with this counseling approach would lead to the outcomes you discuss.

Your paper should be double-spaced and in 12 point, Times New Roman font with normal one-inch margins, written in APA style, and free of typographical and grammatical errors.  It should include a title page with a running head, an abstract and a reference page. The body of the paper should be 6 – 8 pages in length. Submit your response to the M3: Assignment 2 Dropbox byWednesday, September 16, 2015.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria and Respective Point Value
Maximum
Points

Describe the client’s most significant problem from the profile/video and provide the rationale.

20

Describe two secondary problems from the client’s profile/video and provide the rationale.

24

Describe the assumptions the selected theory makes about the possible cause or origin of the primary problem.

28

Explain at least three counseling techniques or core principles from the selected theory that could be applied in the counseling session to address the primary and secondary problems of the client and the expected outcome of each.

32

Identify one cultural issue that is significant in the client’s life outside of therapy or could become an issue in counseling. Discuss two ways to sensitively address the issue to avoid stereotyping or bias while integrating the selected theory into the discussion.

28

Describe the types of changes or outcomes that would be realistic to expect in the client over a period of time, in light of the primary and secondary problems mentioned earlier, given the counseling approach selected.

24

Style (4 points):  Tone, Audience, Word Choice
Organization (12 points): Introduction, Transitions, Conclusion
Usage and Mechanics (12 points): Grammar, Spelling, Sentence structure
APA Elements (16 points):Attribution, Paraphrasing, Quotations

44

Total:
 
Here is the other assignment- I added in the Case Study already as this was in Module 1 Assignment 3 and needs to go off of this case study- 
 
Assignment 2: LASA 1—Diagnosis for Substance Use Disorder with Co-occurring Disorder
In your professional capacity as a substance abuse counselor, you are not permitted to give diagnoses for mental disorders other than those related to substance abuse. However, you will likely be exposed to clients with mental health disorders in the assessment or treatment process. The competent substance abuse evaluator will be able to identify clients who present mental health disorders and make the appropriate referrals. Providing appropriate referrals for clients is common in the substance abuse field.
In M1: Assignment 3, you developed a case history for a person with an addiction. In this assignment, you will develop a case history and include one mental disorder. The inclusion of a mental disorder in your case study will aid in the examination of co-occurring disorders. You will then present your diagnosis and referrals.
This assignment has two parts. Complete both parts.
Part I
Create a case history for a person with an addiction and a mental disorder. Do not include identifying information. Include the following elements in your case history:

Demographics—including age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, marital status, number and ages of children, living arrangements, and religion if applicable
Presenting problem
Previous psychiatric treatment of patient
Previous chemical treatment of patient
Chemical history
Medical history—including disabilities if applicable
Work and education history
Legal or financial concerns
Family background
Concerned person involvement
Referral source

Part II
Analyze the case history and present your diagnosis as related to substance use disorders. Include the following in your diagnosis:

Summarize key case study elements you would use to formulate a diagnosis and guide your treatment plan.
Identify at least two assessment tools that you would use to formulate a diagnosis. Justify why you have selected these tools.
State your diagnosis related to substance use disorders. Justify your reasons for your diagnosis.
Identify other concerns and offer recommendations and referral opportunities. Justify your reasons and explanations.

Write a 3–4-page report in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M3_A2.doc.
By Wednesday, September 16, 2015, deliver your assignment to the M3: Assignment 2 Dropbox.
 

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria

Maximum Points

Created a robust case history including details for each of the required elements.

24

Summarized the key case study elements used to formulate a diagnosis and guide your treatment plan.

32

Identified at least two assessment tools for diagnosis.

16

Justified why you chose these assessment tools.

32

Stated and justified diagnosis of the client.

20

Identified and justified other concerns and offered recommendations and referral opportunities for the client.

32

Presentation Components:
Organization (12)
Style (4)
Usage and Mechanics (12)
APA Elements (16)

44

Total:
 

 
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