...Clinical Assessment PSY 270 December 15, 2013 Dr. Stephanie Sencil-White Clinical Assessment Clara is a four year old adopted child who is exhibiting lack of eye contact, inconsolable temper tantrums, and an aversion to school; these behaviors have her parents concerned. During the interview with Clara’s family I would begin by asking if there were any recent changes in the household, such as, a new baby or pregnancy, or the loss of a loved one. I would inquire if these behaviors were sudden or a gradual progression. I would ask if the temper tantrums preceded or followed a specific incident or if they appeared for no apparent reason. I would also ask if a specific incident happened at school or if there was an area of concern that the teacher had mentioned that may be causing the lack of desire to attend. I would inquire about the biological parents and if there was any information available about their psychological or physical health or that of any other biological relatives that may be beneficial, including the age Clara was when she was adopted. Upon concluding the initial interview I would look into performing further testing such as a clinical observation so that I could observe Clara in an environment that was more natural to her in the hopes I could gain a better view of her behaviors (Comer, 2011). I would further conduct a mental status exam to help determine Clara’s awareness, orientation, attention span, and memory, thought process, mood, and appearance...
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...PSY 270 Course Calendar |Monday |Tuesday |Wednesday |Thursday |Friday |Saturday |Sunday | |Week 1 |Day 1 |Day 2 |Day 3 |Day 4 |Day 5 |Day 6 |Day 7 | |PSY 270 |Post Bio |DQ 1 |Research Methods Checkpoint |DQ 2 Research Methods Checkpoint | | | | |Week 2 |Day 1 |Day 2 |Day 3 |Day 4 |Day 5 |Day 6 |Day 7 | |PSY 270 | | |Models of Abnormality CheckPoint | | | |Clinical Assessment | |Week 3 |Day 1 |Day 2 |Day 3 |Day 4 |Day 5 |Day 6 |Day 7 | |PSY 270 | |DQ 1 |Stress Disorders CheckPoint |DQ 2 | | | | |Week 4 |Day 1 |Day 2 |Day 3 |Day 4 |Day 5 |Day 6 |Day 7 | |PSY 270 | | |Suicide CheckPoint | | | |Depression Paper | |Week 5 |Day 1 |Day 2 |Day 3 |Day 4 |Day 5 |Day 6 |Day 7 | |PSY 270 | |DQ 1 |Substance Abuse CheckPoint |DQ 2 | | | | |Week 6 |Day 1 |Day 2 |Day 3 |Day 4 |Day 5 |Day 6 |Day 7 | |PSY 270 | | |Mind Over Matter CheckPoint | | | |Schizophrenia Presentation | |Week 7 |Day 1 |Day 2 |Day 3 |Day 4 |Day 5 |Day 6 |Day 7 | |PSY 270 | |DQ 1 |Autism and Mental Retardation CheckPoint |DQ 2 | | | | |Week 8 |Day 1 |Day 2 |Day 3 |Day 4 |Day 5 |Day 6 |Day 7 | |PSY 270 | | |DSM-IV Problems CheckPoint | | | |DSM-IV Evaluation | |Week 9 |Day 1 |Day 2 |Day 3 |Day 4 |Day 5 |Day 6 |Day 7 | |PSY 270 | | |Capstone Discussion Question | | | |Final Project: Psychological Disorder Analysis | |Academic Week |Day 1 |Day 2 |Day 3 |Day 4 |Day 5 |Day 6 |Day 7 |...
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...Clinical Assessment Short Answers PSY/270 1/26/14 Clinical Assessment Short Answers 1. What other information would you like to learn during the interview with the family? Why? Provide a list of the specific questions you would ask. I would ask the parents what dates did the change start, time of day and how often. I would like to know if the family have started any new activity in the home. I would have concerns about changes that may have taken place in school such as new teachers new classmates or any new changes in the school. I would like to know what Jake is watching on TV and, I like to know if Jake have a sitter. I would also like to know the natural parents history (if possible). Knowing the history to the questions that I have listed will help give me a better understanding of what could be going in Jake’s life. In addition to the clinical interview, what other clinical assessment tools should you consider? Why? Assessments is simply the collecting of relevant information in an effort to reach a conclusion (Comer 2011) The standardize is common steps that should be taken when an assessment is performed, a good assessment tool will always yields the same results (Comer, 2011) Reliability this assessment yields that same scores each time when the assessment is done on the same person. The validity is the most accurately measure (Comer, 2011) I think the key is to found out as much information from Jake’s parent before getting into the assessments...
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...Clinical Assessment PSY/270 September 9, 2012 Tiffany Hamlet Clinical Assessment Information and Questions During the interview with the family I would be interested in learning more about Clara’s birth parents, and also the circumstances surrounding her adoption. I would inquire about the adoptive parents and their history. I would also ask if there have been any recent changes within the home recently. I would ask how Clara entered the home, such as being showered with extra attention and/or gifts compared to the present. I would also ask if she knew she was adopted and if so, what her feelings. Furthermore, was Clara removed from the home or simply put up for adoption? Additionally, I would ask how Clara is doing in school, and how her relationships are with her peers and teachers. I would ask if she has recently gotten a new teacher, or if her school environment has changed in any way. Assessment Tools After gathering all the important information from the parents I could determine a plan of approaching Clara and conversing with her. One form of assessment I would consider is the PAPA or Preschool Age Psychiatric Assessment. This assessment offers direct questioning of the foster parents in an effort to use diagnostic measures for the child’s pathology (Comer, 2006). This tool is appropriate in this case because this is the first time in Clara’s life she has had a structured social interaction and she could be exhibiting early signs of social phobia or...
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...Clinical Assessment Amanda Harrison PSY/270 April 15, 2012 Kenna Bush Clinical Assessment There is more information that Dr. Mason needs to be obtained before the interview with Clara and her family comes to an end. Dr. Mason will need to know some background information on Mr. and Mrs. Lawson for example their age, background of them as individuals and as a couple, and the background of how they adopted Clara. In addition, there also needs to be a description of the events in the last couple of months that have lead up to Clara’s change in behavior. In a clinical assessment interview it should reveal the client and family history, personality factors, and the client’s social contexts (Butcher, 2000). To obtain this information there are many questions that need to be asked her are some examples. What was Clara’s life like before the adoption and does she remember anything from that time? Also how is Mr. and Mrs. Lawson’s relationship and how do they act in front of Clara? What does her preschool teacher say about her behavior? Has there been anything that has happened recently that might be significant to Clara’s behavior? The answer to these questions will give insight into the possible problems. The other assessment tools that would be helpful besides a clinical interview would be a projective kit for Early Childhood (P.K.E.C.) which is a projective play test for children ages six months to four years old (Roman, Dublineau, & Saboia, 2011) . This test will...
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...Clinical Assessment Estella M. Swaims PSY 270 11/20/2011 Andrew Graham Clinical Assessment Hello Mr. And Mrs. Lawson my name is Dr. Mason and this must be Clara. Hello Clara my name is Mr. Mason it is so nice to meet you. I would like to ask just a few short questions Clara please answer them if you would like. Initial Questions Mrs. Lawson has there been any recent changes at Clara school, such as a new teacher or a new child, in her class? Does she talk about anything that she does not like in school? Clara your mom and dad say you do not like school anymore can you tell me why? Assessment I would like to know when you first noticed Clara acting out. I would ask what is the standard or norm for Clara on any given day. I would need to know more about Clara surroundings at her school to see if there was indeed a reason for her recent temper tantrums. If this is the first time this has happened perhaps there is a root cause that needs to be explored (validity of compliant). I would ask Clara to draw me a picture of what is scaring her at school and talk to me about it. Intervention I would ask the parents to write down each time Clara had one of these tantrums and the events that lead up to it. Knowing this information would give a better overall picture of what is happening. Clara is adopted so I would ask Mr. and Mrs. Lawson if they have any medical background on Clara’s biological parents. How long Clara has been with them...
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...Clinical Assessment Andrew Graham PSY 270 December 13, 2014 Tiffany L. Smith I would perform psychodynamic testing to look for “any unconscious conflicts she may be experiencing” (Chapter 3, page 68). This could help in getting to know what she may have experienced in the past and how to make her feel less traumatized by getting to the root of her personal conflicts. Chapter 3, page 68, also states that “Behavior and Cognitive assessment methods could help reveal specific dysfunctional behavior and cognitions.” Even though we have been told that she acts out in certain ways, revealing what brings on the dysfunctional behavior will help when it comes time to intervene. Some factors that should be taken into consideration prior to an effective intervention are that her self-esteem seems to be gone and positive reinforcement is important. She has a problem with other children due to the fact that she has become withdrawn and may not feel as though she belongs or fits in and is unable to make friends due to this. Once her self-esteem can begin to be rebuilt and maybe incorporating other family members children one on one can help her to realize that she is very likable and to just give it a chance. This would be a slow and consistent process. Axis I – Major depressive disorder: Doesn’t smile Head held down Inconsolable Change in eating and sleep patterns Axis II – Dependent Personality Disorder She obviously needs people who truly care and love here to let her...
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...Clinical Assessment Mary J House University of Phoenix Psy 270 Rhettman Mullis, Jr. November 25, 2012 What other information would you like to learn during the interview with the family? What questions would you ask? I would ask Mr. and Mrs. Lawson if they knew what kind of home life Clara had before she was adopted. I would ask them how old Clara was at the time of the adoption. I would want to know if they knew Clara’s biological family’s medical history. Was there any known of mental illness in the biological family? Did the Lawson’s know if Clara had been abused before she came to live with them? What was the environment in the Lawson home and Clara’s preschool like? Had Clara recently had an accident or been traumatized in any way that they were aware of? Had they heard of any incidents at Clara’s school that may have made her start misbehaving? Was there anything in specific they noticed that triggered Clara’s tantrums? When did the change occur in her eating and sleeping habits? Was Clara their only child? Did they have other biological or adopted children living at home. Was Clara of a different race than Mr. and Mrs. Lawson? Does Clara know that she adopted, and if she does have they just recently told her this? Has Clara mentioned being picked on, teased or bullied at school? Have they had a conference with her teacher to see how her behavior is at school? In addition to the clinical interview, what other...
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...Clinical Assessment November 10, 2011 PSY 270 Introduction and Background Mr. and Mrs. Lawson brought their 4-year-old adopted daughter, Clara, to see Dr. Mason, a psychiatrist. Clara was polite in greeting Dr. Mason, but did not smile and kept her gaze down as she took a seat. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson sat next to Clara and began explaining their concerns. They described Clara as a quiet child who has recently begun throwing temper tantrums, during which she is inconsolable. Her sleep and eating patterns have changed, and she no longer wants to go to preschool. Interview Questions Since Clara is only four years old, I would want to talk to the parents alone. This would give me a chance to obtain some information that would help me when working with Clara. Some of the questions I would ask would be: 1. Have there been any major changes recently that have affected the family? 2. How old was Clara when she was adopted? 3. Did her biological parents have any contact with her before the adoption? 4. How and when did the changes in her sleeping and eating occur? 5. Has she been to her doctor concerning these changes? If so, what did the doctor have to say? Did the doctor put her on any medication? 6. Have the parent noticed anything that seems to trigger the tantrums? 7. What does Clara say about school and her teacher? 8. How long ago did Clara begin preschool? Assessment Tools Once I had gathered this information from the parents...
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...Clinical Assessment Kat Grimaldi PSY/270 3 October 2013 Michelle Bailey Clinical Assessment Scenario for this clinical assessment includes: A four year old daughter, named Clara, adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Lawson. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson took Clara to see a psychiatrist, named Dr. Mason. As Clara was entering the room, she was polite and greeted Dr. Mason, but did not smile and kept her gaze down as she took a seat. Clara’s adoptive parents took a seat next to her and began explaining, to the doctor, about their concerns. They described Clara as a quiet child who has recently begun throwing temper tantrums, during which she is inconsolable. Clara’s sleep and eating patterns have changed, and she no longer wants to go to preschool. Based on the limited information provided in this scenario, there are other questions that I would like to see answered. The very first step I would take, before asking for more information from the adoptive parents, is to remove Clara from the room and place her in an atmosphere that better suites her, like a play room located in the office building. After Clara is removed from the office, I would start of by asking if the adoption was an open adoption, and the age when Clara was adopted. If the adoption was not an open adoption, the true parents of Clara could be trying to make contact with her while she away from her adoptive parents. This can cause confusion in Clara, and possibly be a reason why her behavior has all of a sudden changed. I would...
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...Psychological Disorder Analysis Telana Graham PSY/270 Chris Shreve Psychological Disorder Analysis Maria is a 42-year old female who has come to the mental health clinic complaining of several symptoms, she believes is causing her distress. The symptoms Maria is experiencing include having trouble sleeping, feeling jumpy all of the time, and an inability to concentrate. She feels that these symptoms are the cause of her inability to concentrate at work. It is obvious that a concern for Maria’s employment has brought her to the mental health clinic to help her with these issues. Maria’s symptoms require further analysis to reach a diagnostic conclusion as her symptoms are apparent in the criteria of a variety of disorders, to include, post traumatic stress disorder, certain panic disorders, and major depression. Maria will be observed, and a complete assessment of her will be concluded. Once the assessment is complete a diagnosis will be made and a complete and effective treatment plan will be administered. What will also be included by the attending therapists is the diagnosis, along with the possible causes, names of treatment, and a copy of the treatment plan. The clinical interview is the beginning point for Maria and how she answers the interview questions applies to the analysis and diagnosis of her issues. The questions asked during Maria’s interview are as follows: 1. Why do you feel the need to seek therapy? 2. What do you expect...
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...1 Final: Psychological Disorder Analysis PSY/270 11/24/13 William Noffsinger 2 Introduction The subject in this case is (Marla), she is a 42-year-old Hispanic female who comes to the mental health clinic complaining of many different things, which are causing problems for her at work. This symptoms included, trouble sleeping, feeling "jumpy all of the time," and experiencing an inability to concentrate. Her performance at work as decreased enough, that her employment has notice and wants her to seek help for her problems. There are many different disorders this subject could have such as, substance abuse disorder, depression, panic disorder and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. I will need to do a full assessment on her to be able to diagnosis her properly. Once a diagnosis is made by our treatment team, we will sit with the client and go over all treatment options. The Clinical Interview Questions The clinical interview questions are the beginning point for the subject and are extremely important when it comes to analyzing and diagnosing Marla. The following questions are what I will be asking her. 1. Is there anyone new in your life? No I went through some bad break ups and I would rather stay single for now. 2. Are you from a big family? I am an only child, but both my parents come from huge families, so when it comes to family gatherings there are about thirty to forty people. 3 3. Do you enjoy spending time with your family and friends? ...
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