Case Presentation

(Choose a character from a movie or television show that you believe can be diagnosed with a certain disorder. Then follow the guideline to write a case analysis. Fill in each section as it pertains to your character.  Be specific, detailed and direct without naming specific diagnoses until that section.  Each section will vary in length as long as you complete all sections.  You want to give the students a good idea about who it is by not totally giving it away.

Identifying Information:

Initials of client

Age

Ethnicity

Notable physical attributes

Medical/health conditions

Family Information:

Relevant background

Who lives in the household

Siblings

Presenting Information:

Presenting problem in client’s words

Presenting problem in therapist’s assessment

Duration and severity of problem

Treatment Information:

Any medical conditions

On any medications

On any substances

Occupational information

School

Work status

Assessment:

Important events/stressors

Support network

Diagnoses:

Axis I

Axis II

Axis III

Axis IV

Axis V

Treatment Plan:

Therapeutic approach (e.g. cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic)

What would you address in therapy (What areas/issues are pertinent?)

Referrals you would make – (e.g. psychiatrist, groups, AA)

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