Consistent with the learning objectives and EPAS competencies outlined at the beginning of the syllabus, the midterm assignment is intended to improve students’ capacity to apply a strengths-based bio-psycho-
socio-spiritual assessment of client concerns in the context of the DSM-5 diagnostic model. The instructor will present students with case material, in response to which students will provide a diagnostic
assessment, including:
● The resources, strengths and or competencies that are evident in the client situation.
● Their other sociological or biological variables such as class, culture, socioeconomic status, and/or physical limitations that play an important role in contributing to or shaping the focal problems.
● A DSM-5 diagnostic assessment, with a listing of the diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis selected and explanation for how the client meets each criterion.
● A description of which other disorders were considered in the differential diagnosis, and why those ultimately were not selected.
● A list of additional questions the assessor would like to ask the client in order to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the client’s difficulties.
● An annotated bibliography of two current (last 5 years) research-based articles or chapters that could be used to assess this case, and to select possible treatment interventions.
● A list of treatment goals consistent with the client assessment.
Questions to write such as
“how did things changed for the client?”
“what is the client result in?”
“what is the client’s weaknesses?”
To ask the client “what do you want to do for yourself”
– Please provide the diagnose, why do you think it good for the client and how to help her?
– Listen carefully and be able to get some details of the recording.
– The information that predict please all use the 3rd person in the entire paper as a clinician.
– Please use 3-5 reference!