Case Study Conceptualization

Each student will be presented with a pre-selected case study and be asked to select a theoretical orientation to use as the basis for the following:
The student will imagine a first meeting with their patient, make an initial observation about the person presented and create a DAP formatted note documenting the initial meeting. This note will be incorporated into a 8-10 page paper that
a) defines and describes the therapeutic orientation,
b) describes the uses and application of its interventions,
c) discusses strengths and weaknesses of the theory and
d) discusses how the selected theoretical orientation supports or conflicts with their personal belief system.
The paper should demonstrate a familiarity with the professional language used in the field. It should also identify key elements used in formulating a biopsychosocial assessment, which is necessary in developing an aftercare plan suitable for the patient.
A minimum of 4 sources is required. Paper must be written in APA format.
To clarify….
Cover
Page 1-2: introduction to your patient via the case study and the background story you have created
Page 3-4: DAP Notes of the initial meeting and follow- up interactions you have had with you patient.
Page 5-7 Biopsychosocial information following the template distributed in class.
Page 8-9 : Case conceptualization, interpreted diagnosis (can be primary & secondary, depending on the case), recommended treatment ( therapies, medication, etc…) & follow up.
*****Be sure to identify which therapy modality you have selected and why, medications ( if any) you have selected and why, and answer the above 1-4 a-d statements
Last page: References
*Any appendices you would like to add, should follow the reference page and please remember to apply APA format to the whole paper.
Please note that the templates for DAP note, Biopsychosocial and APA format are uploaded as a resource for you.

My case below- (diagnosis is bipolar disorder)
You see Jill (age 24) in the emergency room of a hospital where her parents have brought her for evaluation. They are worried because she is giving away all of her possessions and says she is planning to move to Seattle so she can “save the world.” Her parents say that she has hardly been sleeping at all, but she seems very energetic. They say she has appeared to be “in a frenzy” lately. When you interview Jill you notice that she speaks very rapidly. It is hard to get her to be quiet long enough for you to ask questions. She seems agitated, and has difficulty sitting still.

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