Description
Clinical Case Conceptualization
At the top of your case add a quote about therapy with children (cite)
Case Study 1. The Child
In this reflection you are inventing a child client. The child should be between three and eleven years old. Use the following categories.
Edit out all unnecessary phrases, casual writing, and non-professional language.
Intake
Describe the child’s situation. Include: age, gender identity, ethnic/ cultural identity, family situation, economic status, cognitive ability, emotional expression, and other individual, family, social, and cultural factors.
Presenting Problem
Explain the problem. What is the problem, why is it a problem, how does the problem manifest? Is there a diagnosis? (not necessary)
• Problem described by the parents or guardians – what is their perspective?
• Problem described by the child – what is his/her perspective?
Treatment Approach
What are two treatment goals you prioritize for this child?
What psychological theory/ psychotherapeutic approach (lens) will you use to understand/ conceptualize this child client and his/her situation? Why is this theory appropriate to work with a child?
What therapeutic approaches will you use with the child? Why are these therapy techniques/ process appropriate to work with a child?
What special training did you obtain to work with this client? What competencies are essential?
What might be one personal issue to emerge for you while working with this child and his /her care givers?
Bibliography: list a group of 4 to 6 books, articles, videos, credible web site you would use to support your clinical work with children
