Overview
For this assignment, prepare a dialog between you as the psychologist and the client presented in the case below. Presentation or dialog should apply a psychotherapy theory based on a client’s histories and presenting problems.
Case Conceptualization
Duri Case
Duri is a 19-year-old, Korean American male who identifies as single (never been married). He
recently returned home after his first year of college where he did well academically but had
issues with his roommate over a girl whom they both liked. He said that his roommate’s friends
and roommate jumped him one evening, and the attack resulted in him needing 12 stitches on
his forehead. He was subsequently moved to another room. This experience seemed to shock
Duri, who was well liked in high school.
His parents are married but informed Duri two weeks ago that they will be getting a divorce. He
admitted that they have been living separately under the same roof for years (i.e., different
bedrooms and bathrooms), and he is upset that they refuse to continue to live this way. From
Duri’s perspective, the arrangement has been working. He is devastated by the idea that his
parents will divorce. He has a younger brother, who is 14 and has Autism Spectrum Disorder.
He worries that his brother will have a difficult time navigating the divorce, and he will be away
at college not fully aware of just how much his brother is struggling.
Since finding out about his parents’ relationship, he has been down a lot and not interested in
playing the violin, which he used to enjoy. During class, he has been preoccupied with worry
about his family and has had difficulty concentrating. He has also felt angry with his parents for
not upholding traditional Korean values related to family. He’s also had trouble sleeping, but
recently got some melatonin, which has helped slightly.
Since his roomates’ attack, Duri has been having frequent episodes where he can’t breathe,
and his chest gets tight. He feels sick (even dizzy at times) and wants to throw up, but doesn’t.
He reportedly has chest pains, heart palpitations, and hot flashes.
He has presented to the ER twice during the last term because he feels like he is having a heart
attack. However, each time the EKG comes back as normal. Duri has started to feel anxious
about driving because he is worried that he will have one of these “episodes” while behind the
wheel. Unfortunately, his job is 25 minutes from his university, so he has to drive several times
per week. He wants to quit his job, but he needs the money to support himself at college. His
father has been very clear that he will only pay for tuition, room and board, and college fees. He
will not pay for books, gas, Duri’s cell phone, or other living expenses.
Last week, he asked out a young lady who came into his job looking for a comic book.
Unfortunately, he never picked her up because he had an “episode” about an hour before he
was supposed to leave. When he has these “episodes,” they take all his energy. Once they are
over, all he can do is lay back down in bed where he falls asleep for hours. When he called to
explain the next day, she refused his calls.
RUBRICS
Criteria : Apply a theory of psychotherapy to a clinical case.
DISTINGUISHED (24 to >20.4 pts)
Applies a theory of psychotherapy to a clinical case and explains using case data what the theory says about dysfunction for this client.
PROFICIENT (20.4 to >16.8 pts)
Applies a theory of psychotherapy to a clinical case.
BASIC (16.8 to >0 pts)
Describes, but does not apply a theory of psychotherapy to a clinical case.
NON_PERFORMANCE 0 pts
Does not describe a theory of psychotherapy to a clinical case.
Criteria : Discuss treatment techniques that are associated with the applied theory.
DISTINGUISHED 24 to >20.4 pts
Discusses treatment techniques that are associated with the applied theory and explains how the client’s cultural identities impact the chosen techniques.
PROFICIENT 20.4 to >16.8 pts
Discusses treatment techniques that are associated with the applied theory.
BASIC 16.8 to >0 pts
Identifies, but does not discuss treatment techniques that are associated with the applied theory.
NON_PERFORMANCE 0 pts
Does not identify treatment techniques that are associated with the applied theory.
Criteria : Identify diagnoses for a clinical case.
DISTINGUISHED 24 to >20.4 pts
Identifies diagnoses for a clinical case and justifies diagnosis with case data.
PROFICIENT 20.4 to >16.8 pts
Identifies diagnoses for a clinical case.
BASIC 16.8 to >0 pts
Does not fully identify diagnoses for a clinical case, in part by missing data.
NON_PERFORMANCE 0 pts
Does not identify diagnoses for a clinical case.
Criteria : Discuss personal biases related to a clinical case and the impact of the bias.
DISTINGUISHED 24 to >20.4 pts
Discusses personal biases related to a clinical case and the impact of the bias using supporting examples from course studies or work.
PROFICIENT 20.4 to >16.8 pts
Discusses personal biases related to a clinical case and the impact of the bias.
BASIC 16.8 to >0 pts
Discusses personal biases only, but not the impact of the bias to the clinical case.
NON_PERFORMANCE 0 pts
Does not discuss personal biases related to a clinical case and the impact of the bias.
Criteria : Identify ethical standards that apply to a clinical case.
DISTINGUISHED 24 to >20.4 pts
Applies ethical standards that apply to a clinical case and summarizes how and why the standards connect to the case.
PROFICIENT 20.4 to >16.8 pts
Applies ethical standards that apply to a clinical case.
BASIC 16.8 to >0 pts
Identifies, but does not apply ethical standards that apply to a clinical case.
NON_PERFORMANCE 0 pts
Does not identify ethical standards that apply to a clinical case.
Criteria : Develop presentation using organization, structure, and transitions that recognize the relationship between the main topic and subtopics.
DISTINGUISHED 30 to >25.5 pts
Develops presentation using organization, structure, and transitions that recognize the relationship between the main topic and subtopics using transitional words, key phrases, and brief summaries.
PROFICIENT 25.5 to >21 pts
Develops presentation using organization, structure, and transitions that recognize the relationship between the main topic and subtopics.
BASIC 21 to >0 pts
Topics and subtopics digress from the main topic, or the presentation organization lacks a logical sequence and progression of ideas.
NON_PERFORMANCE 0 pts
Does not develop presentation using organization, structure, and transitions that recognize the relationship between the main topic and subtopics.
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