Overview
This assignment focuses on vignette analysis and a direct application of course concepts to the persons, and situations presented in the vignette for each question. All assignments MUST be typed, double-spaced, in 7th ed. APA style, and must be written at graduate level English.
- You must integrate the material presented in the text and cite your work according to APA format.
- You must include current evidence-based research articles that support the text material. A minimum of three (3) articles must be included to justify your understanding of theory and intervention. Should be no more than 5 years old.
- Introduction and conclusion paragraphs are required.
All discussions must take into account legal and ethical issues, as well as culture and human diversity that may pertain to the situations presented below. Information on Culture and Diversity, you utilize resources to enhance your cultural analysis for this assignment. Please keep your responses focused on what is presented in the vignette. Creativity is encouraged but do not add information or change the vignette. Your assignment should be a total of 7-8 pages plus a title and reference page. VIGNETTE TWO: Jacki is a 21-year old, Japanese American college student who self-identifies as a lesbian. She was referred by her student health plan for 8 sessions. Jacki narrowly escaped a date rape. She lives in the dorms and is currently terrified of leaving the dorm because, “I can no longer trust anyone. Even my partner is looking at me differently”. She tells you that she is exhausted due to lack of sleep. “I try to make myself stay up all night because of those horrific nightmares I keep having.” Jacki also reveals that she was sexually abused by an uncle as a child, but, “I couldn’t tell anyone as it would shame my family.” Jacki denies suicidal ideation or substance use. Review the vignette from the following brief therapy models, being mindful of culture and ethical issues: - Exposure Therapy or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (choose 1) and - Solution Focused Therapy From the perspectives of Exposure or Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy, respond to the following questions: 1. What is your evaluation and assessment of Jacki? Consider anxiety and trauma. 2. Formulate a Differential Diagnosis for Jacki. Support your diagnoses using the DSM-5-TR™. 3. In consideration of your evaluation and assessment, create a treatment plan for Jacki.
Activity Outcomes
Discuss legal/ethical issues associated with brief therapy
Explore multicultural competence in brief therapy