This Case Conceptualization Form will be used to develop and strengthen your ability to conceptualize cases.
The Discussions, will be used in parts and will be based on a case study
provided.
FOR THE DISCUSSION FORUM
1. Review the Case Study of Charlotte
2. Based on the Case Study, respond fully and in paragraph form to the
prompts below.
3. Type your full responses in complete sentences and in the expandable
cell within each section. The cell will lengthen as you type.
Counselor Name: Client age:
Client initials: Client race or ethnicity:
# of sessions with the client: unknown Self-identified gender:
Presenting Problem
To understand the presenting problem, describe the client’s past and present. Be
sure to address each of the following elements:
Demographic information
Employment history
Relevant legal problems
History of counseling
Reason for seeking counseling, according to the client
Onset and duration of concern
Frequency and intensity of symptoms
What the client wants to improve
Your discussion of the Presenting Problem should include 23 well-formed
paragraphs.
Family Structure
Clients and their concerns are shaped by their family structure and stage of
development. Be sure to address each of the following elements and their
impact:
Family of origin and role within
Family of choice, if different, and role within
Significant relationships/relationship patterns
Children, marriages, divorces
Current living arrangements
Major losses, traumas
Family mental health history
Family substance abuse history
Family violence or abuse history
Stage of development impacts
Developmental challenges
Your discussion of Family Structure should include 23 well-formed
paragraphs. In response to the prompts above, begin typing here:
Multicultural Considerations
Clients and their concerns are shaped by a multitude of multicultural
considerations and their intersectionality. Be sure to address each of the
following elements that apply and their impact on the person, the problem, and
the counseling relationship:
Race, ethnicity
Religion, spirituality, or faith
Ability limitations, impairments
Sexual, affectional orientation
Cisgender, transgender, or otherwise identified
Age, generation
Socioeconomic status, affluence, homelessness
Military upbringing, involvement, deployment
The criminal justice system, gang culture, drug culture
Immigration status, language preference
Geographic influences, environmental factors
Experiences of oppression or marginalization
Your discussion of Multicultural Considerations should include 23 well-formed
paragraphs.
