Since I will be a sport psychologist with the credentials to counsel the athletes, there is one particular genre I will definitely utilize. For sessions with my clients, I will need to fill out client assessments. Client assessments are written up reports on any and all relevant information on the client. They are usually completed during a psychologist’s first meeting with a new client and the assessment helps the psychologist create a plan of treatment for the client. This plan is based on all the information gathered on the client from the session. There are four main features of a client assessment: brief description of client and their problems, historical issues, treatment plans, and contract (Glicken). Psychologists begin with the brief …show more content…
In the historical issues segment, the psychologist includes information from the client’s past that is relevant to what is going on in the client’s life currently. This may revolve around past experiences, past relationships, etc. that can influence what is happening now. The next feature of a client assessment is the inclusion of a treatment plan. A treatment plan will touch on the goals of the chosen treatment and the understanding and agreement of the treatment between the psychologist and the client (Glicken). Furthermore, the feature explains what treatment will be going on, usually only having to do with the amount of sessions as only psychiatrists can prescribe medication. Finishing the client assessment is the contract feature. This feature is the agreement between psychologist and client about what will be worked on in sessions and amount of sessions (Glicken). The contract also highlights other important rules and regulations that the client will need to follow, like payment. At the end of the contract will be a signature of both the psychologist and client, solidifying the …show more content…
What really separates the two is the audience in which they are trying to reach. This is the leading factor that affects how they are written. Case histories or studies are “in-depth investigations of a single person, group, event, or community” (McLeod). Since case studies are going to cover more than the just the first session with the client, even going outside of sessions, they are going to have a lot more detailed information about the individual. They also offer Regardless of the substantial amount of information on the individual. One important feature of a case history is its anonymity. Other features of a case history are observations, interviews, and analysis. The first feature of the case history is anonymity. Case studies will not usually provide names of the clients it discusses. This is because case studies are for general use and not solely kept private, within those individuals’ files at a counseling center. By keeping some client information anonymous, the case study allows the client to keep their privacy and still contribute to the overall understanding of the workings of the human mind. Another feature of a case history is the use of observations. In a case study, the psychologist observes what happens to the individual or individuals daily (McLeod). They do not manipulate anything in the individual’s life, as they would do in an experiment, but just take note of the situations the individual comes
HPI: MR is a 70 y.o. male patient who presents to ER with constant, dull and RUQ abdominal pain onset yesterday that irradiate to the back of right shoulder. Client also c/o nauseas, vomiting and black stool x2 this morning. He reports that currently resides in an ALF; they called the ambulance after his second episodes of black stool. Pt reports he drank Pepto-Bismol yesterday evening without relief. Pt states that he never experienced similar symptoms in the past. Denies any CP, emesis, hematochezia or any other associated symptoms at this time. Client was found with past history gallbladder problems years ago.
I have not worked with clients in a formal counseling setting. However, I know the importance of clients taking assessments to gain a better understanding. For example, if the client is having difficulty selecting a career, I would have the client take a career assessment to determine client strengths. Then, the client can use the evaluation to research jobs that would allow the client to use their strengths.
Hood, A.B., & Johnson, R.W. (2007). Assessment in Counseling: A guide to the use of psychological assessment procedures (4th ed.). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
As well as, carefully documented decision-making plan (i.e., the last three steps of the model), with complete record history of the patient, treatment plan, and record all consultations, this would have answered any clinical, and risk management concerns regarding boundary crossing without compromising clinical integrity. This decision-making process regarding, limits in the analysis, concerns with the clients could have brought around autonomy, the principle of “do no harm and nonmaleficence, involving the action of not intentionally inflicting pain on others and refraining from actions that risk harm to other; beneficence prevent harm and being proactive in trying to benefit the patient, and the therapist’s responsibility to contribute to the welfare of the patient with justice the principle of providing equal treatment for all clients, and fidelity honoring commitments and regarding the client’s trust and the therapeutic relationship (p. 69). With the intention Husted should have reflected by to section 3.05 (1) (2) (3) as followed:
Olivia as the client, was feeling overwhelmed due to having responsibilities in many separate aspects of her life. Including but not limited to her school, family, friends and new fitness goals. As the counsellor I aimed to help the client come up with a strategy that would not only incorporate all of her responsibilities but allow time to take for herself as well. Doing so, will greatly reduce Olivia’s stress. In order to implement a plan I used multiple techniques to acquire information and insight about the client, as well as her present situation. Throughout the phases of counselling I used the problem solving process, this will help the client manage and save her time. I also exhibited exploring and probing to gain insight about client. Various types of questions were also used including, open-ended questions, close-ended questions and coping questions. I also used the technique of empowering the client to make a change. I accomplished this by highlighting the client’s resources she already obtains. Completing this assignment allowed me to analyze my strengths, along with also allowing me to see the areas that need improvement including leading and advice giving. Overall this assignment allowed me to critically analyze my clinical practice and how far I have come since first beginning at Georgian
Within the assessment parts of the clients life that should be addressed are as followed: mental, physical, and emotional health of the client. Through asking a series of questions to the client the professional will access the background information of the client such as their history with suicide, employment, education, drinking or drug history, family history or the religion they practice (McNeece & DiNitto, 2012). Professionals use the CCA to establish and provide the needs of the
There are many different assessment models developed which enable the coach to assess the client from a number of varied perspectives. The majority of these models are simply used as a tool, providing a schema for noting observations. An ideal assessment model is an instrument used to obtain structure within the framework of the coaching encounter. The coach is never limited to the parameters of the model, but the model should provide a guide in the evaluation of the client. In other words, the model allows the coach to develop a frame of reference for client observation. Although, there is no single correct coaching model, the coach must rely on a broad range of coaching techniques to adequately assess the client’s condition and present circumstance. It is the multiplicity of views that offers the greatest coaching models (Watts & Corrie, 2013).
1.) Introduction, who is your client? Review Lisa's (the counselor's) interactions with Wendy and her supervisor. Identify at least two interactions that could be considered microaggressions. First meeting a client an assessment will be made after reviewing the questionnaires, and sitting down and discussing what brings my client to counseling today?
Drawing on Padesky and Greenberger (1995, p.27-28), accurate diagnosis and case conceptualisation, here referred to as case formulation, are indispensable for outlining a successful treatment plan and establishing continuous treatment progress. The aim of case formulation is to outline the client’s problems in a coherent and logical manner, while providing shared guidelines for therapy, which can be as individualised as necessary depending on the client’s unique requirements (Westbrook, Kennerley and Kirk, 2011, p.63-97). Even though not all factors were addressed during this session, the case formulation used for this counselling session consists of cognitive, behavioural, emotional, environmental, socio-cultural, phys...
Home visits with Brittany show that she is happy where she lives with Sandy. Furthermore, her health has improved, since living in the shared living home, which includes the lessening of some of her behavioral problems. Yearly, a Personal Outcome Measure Assessment, (POM), is created with Brittany, but the assessment for this year is not done, yet. This assessment helps the agency measure the status of Brittany’s wants, wishes, and abilities to meet her goals. Also, it helps to see if her supports are helping her reach her goals and wishes. A behavioral plan was created with Brittany and the mental health person to help her with her behaviors, and to help those who work and live with Brittany. They
...counselor want to make sure that the counselor provides the best services possible. The retrieval of new information is valuable when trying to make a diagnosis. For a clinical and therapeutic plan to be developing the biographical information that the client provided, direct therapist observations, and data from specific psychological tests is what help to determine the treatment plan.
Simpson, C. (2007) ‘Mental Health part3: Assessment and Treatment of Depression’ British Journal of Healthcare assistants. pp 167-171.
This is because the information and the data they produce are very detailed, often very specific to a certain individual or group in the analysis. The data produced is of primary sourcing and tends to be extensive and costly, but means that the information allows for different feelings and mutations to be understood. There are many methods used within case studies, one example is keeping diary records. This could be done by the participant themselves and/or guardian or carer and helps the researcher grasp an idea of everyday life and how the participant reacts to their environment. They may also use interviews where close relatives and friends, perhaps even colleagues and professionals involved with the participant are given the opportunity to explore their perceptions and opinions of the participant and any concerns that have arisen. With these methods, over time the researcher can then gather up their information and results and produce what is then a ‘case
Case studies are a collection of data obtained using various methods gathered on an individual or group to record areas of interest in order to assist with analysis and provide recommendations. The study should include the name of the person, although this should be protected to provide anonymity where appropriate, and a brief description of the subject. The setting where the study is to be performed should be included. The aim of the observation must be presented along with a report of the findings. The type of method used will depend upon the subject and the area of interest. Data is gathered on the subject in this case observations were used to provide the data. An interpretation of the study will be made in order to provide a conclusion and recommendations made if applicable. Freud famously used the case studies that he carried out on his patients to develop his Psychoanalytic Theory.
In summation I feel that this study is true to a certain point what was not put to study was the levels of problem the clients were facing and to determine the level of improvement. I feel that this act should only take place when clients have minor problem and not major problem. In addition, if a therapist decided to disclose personal information it should be in the interest of the client and not the therapist