Transcript of William P. Wattles, Ph.D. 1. Francis Marion University Good writing: “Brevity, cogency and...
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- William P. Wattles, Ph.D. 1
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- Francis Marion University Good writing: Brevity, cogency and
clarity are the principal virtues and the greatest of these is
clarity. a (persons) style of writing is an important part of his
character 2
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- Francis Marion University The end product of assessment. More
than merely test results Must interact with the data to make useful
conclusions about Referral question Making decisions Problem
solving 3
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- Francis Marion University A brief description of the client
general reason for conducting the evaluation 4
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- Francis Marion University Orients the reader to the initial
focus of the report and what follows. Clinician must clarify the
referral question. 5
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- Francis Marion University Referred for a psychological lacks
focus and precision leads to shotgun reports A wide variety of
often-fragmented descriptions in the hope that something useful can
be found. 6
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- Francis Marion University Example Mr. Smith is a 35-year-old,
white, married male with a high school education who presents with
complaints about depression and anxiety. 7
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- Francis Marion University Please follow example Add Discussion
(case conceptualization) section before Impressions and
recommendations. 8
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- Francis Marion University This is where you put it together.
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- Francis Marion University She was attractive, well spoken, and
had high mannerisms 10
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- Francis Marion University Examples page 568 11
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- Francis Marion University Jesse S is a 23-year-old Caucasian
female who presents with having the desire to feel fully fulfilled.
She wants to feel settled in her life. The current evaluation was
designed for the patient to gain personal insight regarding
dissatisfaction with her current daily activities. (44) 12
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- Francis Marion University Jesse S is a 23-year-old Caucasian
female who is dissatisfied with her daily activities and wants to
feel fully fulfilled. (21) 13
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- Francis Marion University The patient answered all: The
inquiries presented to him my questions. 14
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- Francis Marion University When this issue was further
questioned, MT . Asked to elaborate, MT 15
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- Francis Marion University She displayed a euthymic mood, which
she described as great. 16
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- Francis Marion University She was low on the Lie scale
indicating that she received a normal score and appeared to answer
honestly and openly. 17
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- Francis Marion University People with this profile tend to be
narcissistic, selfish, and self-indulgent. 18
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- Francis Marion University The older sister was described as
stubborn implying a strain in the relationship. 19
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- Francis Marion University Her past work history consists of
working on a local 20
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- Francis Marion University Mrs. Ls Mother is a resigned OB/GYN
nurse 21
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- Francis Marion University She made no eye contact even though
she was familiar with the interviewer. Her eyes focused on the
hairline of the interviewer. She appeared to look over my head
rather than making eye contact. 22
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- Francis Marion University we werent poor but we werent well off
either. 23
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- Francis Marion University because the other students think [she
gets] all of the questions correct but [she] still doesnt know
everything [she feels] like [she needs] to know. 24
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- Francis Marion University Given the behavioral observations,
length and depth of clinical interview and MMPI-2 test profile, I
believe this evaluation is an accurate assessment of TSs current
level of functioning. 25
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- Francis Marion University She admits that they sometimes
overcompensate in caring for their children because neither of them
received enough attention from their parents growing up 26
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- Francis Marion University After high school, she felt that
college was the next logical step for her. She felt that my parents
were completely behind me as though it was the next natural step,
but also to make sure that I did end up going to college. She
repeated many times that you dont really have a choice about
college in my family; they make you think you do, but you really
dont. Ms. Davis went on to say that she had been brought up
thinking this, and she didnt even consider any other options after
high school. (95) 27
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- Francis Marion University The results of CAs WAIS-III indicates
that she has above average intelligence especially with regards to
her phenomenal attention span and her ability to solve visual
problems using her visual motor skills. Her very high scores on her
WAIS-III could be contributing to her unhappiness in her present
occupation. She may feel that she is not using her strengths in the
best possible fashion and that she has not lived up to her
expectations. 28
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- Francis Marion University S.L. is currently experiencing a
great deal of subjective distress. Her current difficulties with
depressive and anxiety symptoms are likely related to her
self-concept, which has been shaped and distorted by her long-term
interpersonal relationships with her family and her ex-boyfriend.
The unreasonably high demands she places on herself set the stage
for what she views as failure. 29
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- Francis Marion University During this time, G admitted to
having been in trouble with the law. She refused to specify the
type trouble. She also reported that she got into a lot of other
trouble due to her sexual behavior. Again, she would specify what
this other trouble was 30
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- Francis Marion University Length of papers 627-1960 words Best
paper was relatively long You can check length 31
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- Francis Marion University Brief Guides report 32
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- Francis Marion University Appearance example: wearing house
slippers, relevant to psy functioning. Good use of quotes: Would
keep cats until it killed her 33
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- Francis Marion University One patient had strict parents
Examples help identify where the blame lies Didnt want to rat on
her friends 34
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- Francis Marion University Proof read. One paper good content
many errors in verbs etc. Avoid slang or colloquial language (I.e.,
blew it off) unless they are the clients words in quotes 35
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- Francis Marion University She did not display irregular emotion
during the interview. 36
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- Francis Marion University Kim was kicked out of college her
freshman year because of poor grades. The university suspended Kim
her freshman year due to poor grades. 37
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- Francis Marion University Ms. Heather presented, in the
interview, congruent behaviors to that of someone with lower
self-esteem. Ms. Heather shows signs of low self- esteem. Low
self-esteem may contribute to her eating problems. 38
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- Francis Marion University Conceptualize Collect facts and
observations Dont stop there Synthesize those observations and data
into a picture of psychological functioning 39
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- Francis Marion University Important to identify strengths to
use and encourage 40
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- Francis Marion University The client was alert and oriented to
all spheres. Her affect was full range, and her mood was euphoric.
Her speech rate, quality, and content were within normal limits.
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- Francis Marion University Her calm demeanor while discussing
her anxiety about graduate school, and her boyfriend suggested that
this client keeps her emotional reactions to herself and maintains
an intellectual stance on her personal issues. 42
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- Francis Marion University Mrs. H is a 57-year-old, Caucasian,
married female who presents with concerns regarding a specific
goal, her future retirement in order to spend time with her
grandchildren. 43
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- Francis Marion University Also, should his emotional situation
persist or worsen, it is recommended that Andrew seeks the help of
a counselor. 44
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- Francis Marion University C.S. states this is not what I
imagined doing with my life. This dissatisfaction results in
physical, emotional and social problems whose effects she seeks to
minimize. 45
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- Francis Marion University The client was very articulate and
well educated, but her appearance was incongruent. She was dressed
in very sloppy and causal attire. 46
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- Francis Marion University Articulate Expressing oneself easily
in clear and effective language. Redundant Needlessly repetitive;
verbose 47
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- Francis Marion University When describing her family
background, however, the possible use of reaction formation became
evident. 48
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- Francis Marion University She also stated that she felt
inferior and lacked confidence in herself as a teacher, but offered
no substantial reason why. 49
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- Francis Marion University his mood changed from enthymic to
closed and quiet 50
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- Francis Marion University Andrew is a 24-year-old man referred
because of his current unemployment and because he has been unable
to find a job. Due to this situation, Andrew is going into a state
of depression 51
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- Francis Marion University Kim is a 23-year-old white female who
presents with difficulties coping with stress brought upon her by
school. Better: 52
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- Francis Marion University Kim is a 23-year-old white female
college student complaining of stress related to school. 53
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- Francis Marion University Kim approached the interview very
willingly and appeared to be excited to do the interview. She wore
sweatpants and a tee shirt. Her hair was pulled back into a clip.
She was very talkative and maintained appropriate eye contact. She
was very cooperative and answered all questions willingly, many
times volunteering information beyond what had been asked of her
but still remaining on the subject. She willingly expanded on all
of her answers, many times without being prompted. 54
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- Francis Marion University He is the only child of John and
Vickie Xxxxxx. He has an older brother that his mother gave birth
to out of wedlock prior to marrying Eric's father. 55
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- Francis Marion University She wore coordinating accessories and
seemed very contentious of her attire and posture. 56
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- Francis Marion University At age ten his father became a member
of AA, 57
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- Francis Marion University Laura C. is a 23 year old woman who
is self-referred because she not happy with her current living
situation. She says that she feels so alone. She reportedly has
gained weight over the last several months. She claims it is due to
her unhappiness about being alone. 58
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- Francis Marion University Laura also reports that her weight
gain has not affected her relationship with her boyfriend. 59
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- Francis Marion University Her problems stem from her current
occupation as a teacher. She has undergone significant life events
in the last year. 60
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- Francis Marion University She reports that she makes friends
easily 61
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- Francis Marion University In addition to confronting his wifes
mortality, Harold is being forced by her illness to recognize his
own vulnerabilities 62
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- Francis Marion University quit her job as a registration
representative at _______ because of the unfair working conditions.
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- Francis Marion University His affect was full range, although
his mood was quite dysphoric. 64
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- Francis Marion University In an effort to alleviate her
frustration and anger, and to come to a compromise with Mr. Oranda
about their differences in their expected roles, Mrs. Oranda states
that she has made a conscious effort to talk to, rather than argue
with, Mr. Oranda. 65
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- Francis Marion University Her affect was full range, however
her mood was agitated. 66
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- Francis Marion University Within normal limits. 67
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- Francis Marion University She states she has many friends, and
socializes with them on a weekly basis. 68
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- Francis Marion University Ms. A described her high school
academic performance as above average, stating that she never
studied 69
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- Francis Marion University Brittany was explicit during the
interview when discussing her home environment in reference to how
physically violent it is. Brittany explicitly described the
violence in her home. 70
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- Francis Marion University Brittanys academic and behavior
problems began when her parents started drinking and fighting 2
years ago. 71
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- Francis Marion University In order to improve her sleep
schedule, she could be given information on sleep principles. For
example, some principles are going to bed at the same time each
night and not doing anything in the bed but sleeping. To help with
fatigue she could be given information on sleep such as going to
bed that same time each night and not doing anything in bed but
sleeping. 72
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- Francis Marion University Personal opinion versus observation
and hypothesis Sort through the abundant information 73
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- Francis Marion University reported that she wished to be
thinner She reports 9-10 year struggle with anorexia. As a result
of this, she has had to seek medical treatment to pass four kidney
stones and treat multiple stomach ulcers. Ms. Heather has had
difficulty in maintaining a regular menstrual cycle and has
experienced fainting spells due to low blood sugar a few times per
month. 74
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- Francis Marion University She is approximately 5 foot tall, 100
pounds She appears She reported that she is 75
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- Francis Marion University BMI Categories: Underweight =