5.05 Psychology Field Journal PDF

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 [Psychology Field Journal 5.05] (Sarah Le) - For this Psychology Field Journal entry, in two paragraphs, create a treatment plan for either Client A OR Client B. Use the Treatment Plan Template to guide your work. Be sure to include the following:  Recommended biomedical treatment (if any)  Recommended psychotherapy treatment (if any)  Recommended treatment modality (individual, family, group)  Provide a thorough explanation of your recommendations  Biopsychosocial Assessment: Client B DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION Name: Client B Sex: Female Date of Birth: 1/2/1998 Marital/Relationship Status: Single Who lives with the client? Mom, Dad, Sister (10) Primary Language: English Education: Some High School, Honors Courses Family History (Psychological Disorder): Father (anxiety) Current Health: Client reports she had a physical examination on her last birthday. No major health concerns reported. Client reports she often experiences tightness in her chest and difficulty breathing. Social Support: Client reports she has two best friends. Both live in her neighborhood and go to school with her. However, both have boyfriends, and she does not. She is a cross-country runner. She reports that she is close to her mother and her sister. Her dad works a lot but does come to her cross-country meets.

PSYCHOLOGICAL History of Depressed Mood: Client reports she “took it very hard” when her grandmother died. She reports that after her grandmother’s death, she had a feeling that everyone she loved would die. History of Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation: Client reports that she often feels tightness in her chest and has difficulty breathing. It occurs across a variety of settings. She reports she assumes that she "got it" from her dad as he "is always worried" and "never sleeps." He takes medication. Client has been experiencing this worry for at least two years but reports it has become more severe in the last six months. She has missed school on several occasions because she "felt like something bad was going to happen." BEHAVIORAL Substance Use/Abuse: Client reports no substance use/abuse.

DSM PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Treating Client B- Generalized Anxiety Disorder 1. Client B is suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Because she is still in high school, a psychotherapeutic approach should be taken, as she is not yet a legal adult. She has difficulty breathing and chest tightness, but these symptoms will likely subside as she manages her anxiety. Client B should be given options for finding a psychologist who can help coach her

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through her anxiety while also keeping her comfortable so that it does not trigger it. She should meet at least three times per week, before or after school, if her schedule allows. 2. Once Client B has found a psychologist with whom she is comfortable and who meets her financial and certification requirements, she should contact them on a regular basis with concerns about her symptoms and a description of what triggers her anxiety. The psychologist should assist her in coaching her through these scenarios in order to reduce panicked reactions and allow her to take logical steps forward. This way, she can improve her personal life while also continuing her academic career. The psychologist and her family must be supportive and assist her in resolving issues so that her anxiety does not interfere with her daily activities. If this treatment is effective, it should be continued.

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