*There is a 20 minute that goes with this assignment however it will be downloaded later. I have been having difficulty loading the video. I am also going to download the book and lecture notes as well.
Your first case assignment is due this Friday. Pay close attention to each question and answer each separately. Your answers can be in narrative format. This is an interestng case of a 9 year old boy, accompanied by his mother to the session. The therapist is a very gifted solution focused therapist. Her clinical aim is not to diagnose Jason, but to find solutions to his stated fears. In the interview we can observe mother and Jason, but father and sister are not present. Listen carefully to how mother and Jason describe father and sister’s relationship to the presenting problem. Take a look at the lecture and power point file where risk and protective factors are discsussed. Relate as many as you can to the case. Level of impairment is a judgement call, ranging from mild, moderate to severe. We look at impairment as impacting social/peer functioning, academic/work functioning, and family functioning. In looking at family dynamics, think about how each member responds to the presenting problem, which are Jason’s fears. Think about what each family member does, or, doesn’t do. This is cricital when working with clients who have mental health conditions. Family dynamics are important in terms of course of illness and relapse. Family systmes may not have actually caused the mental health condition, but they can impact the course.
Watch a video of the case: “Child Interview.” (first 20 minutes)
Answer the following questions regarding the child:
What risk factors are evident in the case?
What protective factors are evident in the case?
What specific symptoms does this child present?
How would you rate the level of impairment in regard to the child (mild, moderate, or, severe)? Give an explanation for your reasoning.
What areas of impairment do you see as most significant for the child?
How do family dynamics impact the primary symptoms?
From a systems perspective, describe how the biological, psychological, and social variables interact in this case.
What cultural considerations would be relevant for this case?
