Overview
Students will formally present a clinical case at least once during the term. On a specified date, the student will come prepared to provide an oral case presentation regarding themes in therapy, interventions utilized, and rationale, and at least two to three questions or concerns. A presentation will be submitted to the professor on the day of the presentation via the portal. If the presentation assignment is missing information and/or if areas are not adequately addressed, the student will redo the written presentation. Please reference the PDF Specific guidelines for the written and oral case presentation.
The following format is recommended for students’ oral in-class case presentations:
- Identify the individuals and social unit(s) involved;
- Draw a multigenerational genogram of the case;
- Identify the presenting problems or symptoms;
- Provide a DSM diagnosis;
- Make an assessment, articulating are cognizable and appropriate therapy model;
- Delineate clear and measurable goals for treatment (integrating theory);
- Describe interventions and the rationale for their use;
- Discuss the client’s/family’s reactions to interventions;
- Identify appropriate adjunct helping resources;
- Discuss legal and ethical issues involved in the case;
- Give a prognosis for the case;
- Discuss the case from a different theoretical perspective;
- Discuss personal issues relevant to their functioning as a therapist where indicated;
- Throughout the case presentation, demonstrate an appreciation of relationship/systemic
variables as well as sensitivity to issues of culture and diversity.