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Assignments: Clinical psychologist

Student’s Name

Institutional Affiliation
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Assignment 1: Mallow

Reality therapy dismisses mental illness since all behaviors are choices. Choice theory says

humans have five genetically defined needs. Ideal job: psychologist. I'm interested in social

behavior, cognitive functioning, character, and human growth. Cognitive, developmental, and

cognitive psychology are specializations. Psychologists assist people cope with stress, overcome

addiction, manage chronic conditions, and perform tests and exams to discover disease or

explore ideas, feelings, and behaviors.

Mental health research uses DSM. Diagnose lists ensure that various academics and researchers

are investigating the same problem, however this is more theoretical than pragmatic because

many disorders are layered. It's not for everyone. No anxiety relief. CBT treats anxiety best.

We've forgotten that white supremacy is both of them. If acknowledging white privilege is

important for white teachers' anti-bias initiatives, we must raise awareness. A recognition that

doesn't marginalize those most harmed by white domination, nor ignores its roots and power.

Assignment 2: White

These psychological theories and practices, such as cognitive behaviour therapy, dialectic

rehab, dilemma medication, psychosocial interventions, and social counselling, may be good for

treating depression in young adults(Ferrari, 2017). These are the kinds of concepts that are useful

for people of all ages. The effects that a regulation, action, event, or trend has on a specific group

are referred to as the society's cultural repercussions. Either aspect may influence outcomes;

depressive risk may rise even during the endometriosis period, when estrogen levels vary

unpredictably as women approach menopause(Ferrari, 2017). The risk of depression might also

increase during or after menstruation. Although women are more subjected to pressures and risk
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factors, including work overload, obligations, withdrawal from social contacts, life events, and

unemployment, major depressive disorder is more frequent in women than males.

Assignment 3

A. Basic Information

Answer 1

Client name: John

Age: 57

Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual, male

Cultural Heritage: American with European heritage

Religious/Spiritual Orientation: Belongs to the Unitarian Church. He was not attending church at

intake.

Living arrangements: Lives alone in a little apartment in a big metropolis.

Income: Unemployed

Socioeconomic Status: the working class.

Answer 2

• Source: medical office

• Nature of request: deeply depressed

Answer 3
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• Chief Complaint: John had significant anxiety and depression.

• Major Symptoms:

Emotional: Depression, stress, despair, guilt; loss of joy and excitement

Cognitive: Decision-making, focusing on issues

Behavioural: Social isolation, avoidance

Physiological: Body stiffness, weariness, poor desire, difficulties resting, hunger loss.

Answer 4

Mental Status: Depressed John. His clothing was crumpled; he didn't sit upright erect,

maintained little visual contact, and didn't smile. Slow-moving. Ordinary. John was mostly

depressed. He thought clearly. Adequate sensorium, intellect, understanding, and judgement. He

embraced therapy.

Diagnosis: Single scene, severe MDD with anxiety. Mild OCPD, no mentality problem.

B. Background and Current Functioning

Answer 1

John was an only child with two adults and four education grandkids. John observed their games.

His old and two young friends grew apart. He had a close family member and sibling. He was

distant from his sister and parents.

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Answer 2

John had been a terrific academic and sportsman. He finished high school. John began

working in a shop in school and had several jobs before becoming sad.

Answer 3

He rose from customer support to manager. He got along really well with both

supervisors and colleagues until his last boss.

Answer 4

Originally belonged to the Unitarian Universalist Association.

Answer 5

None

Answer 6

John grew apprehensive after his boss modified his work duties and gave him little

retraining. He started to fail at work and grew sad. Six months after losing his work, he became

depressed. He stopped performing chores(Mayfield, 2019), yard work, errands, and meeting

friends. His spouse grew harsh, and he became depressed. He didn't use booze or drugs.

John & his spouse had three clinic marriage therapy sessions two years ago; Peter said it

didn't help. He's never been treated.

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Answer 7

Three brothers are John's. 11-year-old John's parents divorced. His mother had high

expectations for him, though she criticized him for not doing his brothers' homework and

cleaning the apartment while she was at work(Mayfield, 2019). His siblings didn't like his

"bossing" them. John had great classmates and neighbours. His uncle and instructors got close

when his father left.

Answer 8

None

Answer 9

At home and in the workplace, he worked hard. He felt capable, in charge, dependable,

and accountable. He thought most people and things were good(Mayfield, 2019). His future

seemed promising. After he started a family, he continued to operate well, although he had

enormous emphasis.

Answer 10

None

Answer 11

His parents criticized and abandoned him.

Answer 12
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He was creative and persistent. He was courteous and kind, assisting relatives and friends

without it being questioned.

C. Impressions, Assessment, and Recommendations

Answer 1

John's talents, qualities, and resources are many. His marriage, profession, and the family

prospered. He wanted to be good, smart, reliable, and helpful(Mayfield, 2019). He admired hard

work. His strong ideals led to adaptive behaviours such as high but fair expectations, diligence,

and responsibility. I'll do well if I have high ambitions and work hard. Fix problems.

Accountable." He was smart, kind, and useful. He saw everyone and everything as harmless. He

has adaptive instincts.

Answer

Anxious client John had worried I would be judgmental of both of him and felt he could

solve his difficulties on his own. He got my opinion.

Answer

First, he was suspicious when I stated that his New Initiatives revealed his good traits. He

realized he would see these things positively if someone in his circumstances did them. John

gave great comments after the sessions(Mayfield, 2019). When I understood him, he told me. He

had a terrific therapy connection with me.

Answer 3
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For a total of 4 months, John and I talked weekly for roughly 12 weeks and each week for

four weeks. 1-hour CBT.

John scored 18 just on PHQ-9 & 8 on the GAD-7 at intake; his health was 1. Every

session, I used these three evaluations to track development. His PHQ-9, GAD-7, and very well

scores were 3, 2, and 7 after therapy.

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Ferrari, F., & Villa, R. F. (2017). The neurobiology of depression: an integrated overview from

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Mayfield, W. A., Kardash, C. M., & Kivlighan Jr, D. M. (2019). Differences inexperienced and

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