Unit 3 Assignment
Please review the following clinical contexts and case studies:
1. Psychologist in Private Practice:
Client #1: 28 year old, married, father of a 2 year old and a 6 month old infant
Chief Complaint: “I just can’t seem to be happy with anything anymore. I’m miserable and I’m making everybody around me miserable.”
Client #2: 41 year old, recently divorced female with no children and high school education
Chief Complaint: “No matter what I do, I cannot relax, I am always stressing out about something. I feel like I’m going crazy.”
2. School Psychologist
Client #1: 7-year-old second-grader from intact family that recently moved into the school district
Referral Problems: academic difficulties related to reading and writing, social difficulties with peers
Client #2: 17 -year-old high school student
Referral Problems: failing grades, refused to follow course sequences, considering dropping out
In essay format, respond to the following:
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Identify specific historical and contextual considerations for the clients listed and how that would impact a plan for assessment.
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Discuss specific ethical concerns related to the assessment process for the clients listed.
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Detail specifics of an initial interview for one of the clients listed above.
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Choose one of the clients listed above and outline a plan of assessment. List what specific types of assessments would be most appropriate and describe why they are necessary.
Project Guidelines:
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1800 words minimum
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APA Format
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Utilize the readings and other course material from Units 1, 2, and 3
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If you feel you must find outside resources for Helpance, please utilize academically legitimate resources (DO NOT use websites and Wiki’s that are not peer-reviewed)
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DO NOT focus on the use of diagnoses or labels
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Be specific and detailed; do not just list items and facts
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You may take creative license and flesh out the history or presenting problems of the clients if you choose, but please DO NOT identify labels or diagnoses at all!
