Danerys Case Study
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.
CASE STUDY
Danerys, a 15‐year‐old Puerto Rican living with both her parents and a younger sibling. Her parents have had been separated several times and were discussing divorce. Her mother reported having a history of psychiatric treatment for depression and anxiety and indicated that the patient’s father suffered from bipolar disorder and had been receiving psychiatric treatment. He was hospitalized on multiple occasions during previous years for serious psychiatric symptoms. Danerys was failing several classes in school, and her family was in the process of looking for a new school due to her failing grades and difficulties getting along with her classmates. She presented the following symptoms: frequent sadness and crying, increased appetite and overeating, guilt, low self‐concept, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, hopelessness, and difficulty concentrating. In addition, she presented difficulties in her interpersonal relationships, persistent negative thoughts about her appearance.
