psychology case vignettes
Each student must complete the Take-Home Final.
Projects should include a cover page with your name, cohort, and the name of the instructor. You may use material from class discussion, reading or further research. Appropriate citations are expected. Plagiarism is a serious offense. Any paper submitted with plagiarized material will be dealt with according to the College Catalog and will result minimally in an “F” on the Take-Home Final. Assignment Choose 2 of the sample vignettes from #16-23 in APPENDIX B. Each exercise should be between 750-1200 words.
For each vignette do the following:
Include the vignette at the top of your exercise but do not count it in your word count.
Conduct a detailed Mental Status Exam as appropriate for the vignette.
Determine the initial focus of therapy and explain why you would prioritize that particular focus over the other issues present. A treatment plan is not necessary.
Describe a minimum of three examples of specific interventions you would use with each client and why. (Not including referrals.)
Next determine five referrals for each that you would make to address the clients issues. These may be from your homework list, the cohort list, or from additional research. (Include the agency name, community served, fees, and helping focus of the agency. Formerly presented descriptions and contact info are not to be included.) Take into account client resources when making the referrals.
Determine the best way to facilitate the referrals with each client and how you will support your clients as they seek out help from those to whom you are referring them. Include the process of termination.
