Case Conceptualization and Genogram

For this assignment, you will develop a hypothetical couple or family case. The purpose of the assignment is to provide you an opportunity to review and reflect on your clinical development of a case study. You will develop a genogram for this fictional couple or family and choose from specific theoretical models to use, depending on your degree program. The analysis will include theory-based interventions that align with the clinical model chosen. You will also develop a diagnosis for the clients or family using the DSM-5.

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Your assignment will include three parts:

•Case overview with supporting genogram.

•Theoretical model, interventions, and diagnosis.

•Reflection.

You will need to use and cite a minimum of eight scholarly resources; the length of the paper should be a minimum of 12 typed, double spaced pages.

Case Overview With Supporting Genogram

In 2–3 paragraphs, provide a general description of your selected case, an identification of the clients, and any other presenting information that sets a context for the case and your work with it. Create a supporting genogram that aligns with the narrative for this hypothetical case. The case should include a family system—that is, at least two clients in a relationship with each other. You may choose a family or a couple. Be sure to identify who is attending the sessions. Case Conceptualization and Genogram

Theoretical Model, Interventions, and Diagnosis

Learners in the Mental Health Counseling program, choose from this list of theoretical models:

•Bioecological theory (theorist: Bronfenbrenner).

•Structural family therapy (theorist: Minuchin).

•Intergenerational family therapy (theorist: Bowen).

After you have identified the theoretical model you will use, complete the following:

•Identify the theoretical model you used, and provide a brief overview of the model. Include the theory of change, stance of the therapist, and founding theorists. It is important to use peer-reviewed references to support your discussion of the theory; look for seminal articles written by the founding theorists.

•Include interventions that are used according to the model, providing questions you would ask during the therapy session. Include a discussion on these questions and how the interventions used relate to the theoretical model. For example, if you were using solution-focused therapy, you might ask the miracle question or a scaling question.

•Using the DSM-5, determine a diagnosis for the couple or family. Include a brief discussion about how you developed this diagnosis. Make sure to include seminal articles from the founding theorists for the model as citations for this section.

Reflection

In 1–2 pages, write a conclusion summarizing what you learned about yourself as a counselor or therapist. Address the following:

•How have you learned as a counselor or therapist to take care of yourself?

•What are some areas you recognize as strengths and challenges?

•When do you think it is important for a counselor or therapist to seek supervision?

•What will you do as a counselor or therapist to increase your own awareness of diversity when working with clients? Provide examples.

•What are some possible issues that may arise when working with a client from a different cultural background from yours?

Submission Requirements

•Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.

•APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting.

•Number of resources: Minimum of eight scholarly resources.

•Length of paper: A minimum of 12 typed, double-spaced pages, excluding the cover page, reference page, and genogram.

•Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.

Before you submit your work, review the scoring guide to make sure you have met all the criteria. When your work is complete, submit your paper and the genogram to your instructor in the assignment area.

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[Unit and Assignment Title]

[Learner Name]

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[Date]

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Abstract

[in a narrative way, a good simple abstract is a paragraph that includes five sentences:

1. Importance of the topic,

2. Purpose of the paper,

3. what contains in the paper,

4. what happens as a result and

5. discussion ]

Keywords: [write here words that describe the paper for web search]

Assignment Title

Start writing your introduction here (1-2 paragraphs). An effective introduction prepares the reader by identifying the purpose of the paper and providing the organization of the paper. Please double-space and remember to indent all paragraphs throughout your paper (not block form!). Aim to keep your writing objective using 3rd person (see handout in the Discussion boad). Unless required for the specific assignment, please do not include a Table of Contents, as it is not APA style. Review paper guidelines on page requirements and number of sources required (if provided.) Unless citing a classic work, aim to cite research articles and texts published within the past 5 years. Please use headings throughout your paper that are consistent with the paper’s scoring guide (that way you ensure you are adequately addressing all required areas.)

When you finish writing your paper, re-read it to check for errors and make sure your ideas flow well. A helpful tip is to read your paper aloud to yourself. If it does not sound right to your ear – it is not working on paper! Please submit your papers to turnitin (link in the course homepage) to check for plagiarism. Also, remember as a Capella learner you have FREE access through iGuide to personal tutoring services with smarthinking.com.

Level 1 Heading: Centered, Boldface, Uppercase and Lowercase Heading

Review the evaluation categories in the scoring guide to ensure you are addressing the ‘distinguished’ category for all sections of your paper.

Level 2 Heading (if needed): Flushed Left, Boldface, Upper and Lowercase Heading

For papers in this course, this will likely be all the heading levels you will need. You can review APA 6th edition section 3.03. for more guidance.

Conclusion

Please provide a conclusion that summarizes the main ideas of your paper.

References

Gladding, S. T., & Newsome, D. W. (2010). Clinical mental health counseling in community and agency settings (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill.

NOTE:

Consult your APA manual for proper examples on citing and referencing APA style. The Capella Writing Center also has helpful tutorials. Below is a list of common errors; please pay particular attention to:

· indenting

· use of upper and lower case

· italics

· use of double-spacing

· comma/period placement
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Due Date: End of Unit 9. Percentage of Course Grade: 30%.

Note: Your instructor may also use the Writing Feedback Tool to provide feedback on your writing. In the tool, click on the linked resources for helpful writing information.

Case Conceptualization and Genogram Scoring Guide Grading Rubric Criteria Non-performance Basic Proficient Distinguished

Describe a hypothetical couple or family case.

12%

Does not describe a hypothetical couple or family case.

Incompletely describes a hypothetical couple or family case.

Describes a hypothetical couple or family case.

Describes a hypothetical couple or family case with detail that aligns to the genogram.

Analyze theory-based interventions that align with

the chosen clinical model. 12%

Does not analyze theory- based interventions that align with the chosen clinical model.

Analyzes theory-based interventions that partially align with the chosen clinical model.

Analyzes theory-based interventions that align with the chosen clinical model.

Analyzes theory-based interventions that align with the chosen clinical model and are supported by research from the current literature.

Use peer-reviewed references to support the

selected theory. 12%

Does not use peer- reviewed references to support the selected theory.

Uses references to support the selected theory, but only a few are peer-reviewed.

Uses peer-reviewed references to support the selected theory.

Use peer-reviewed references to support the selected theory and includes seminal articles from founding theorists.

Create a genogram that aligns with the narrative for

the hypothetical case. 12%

Does not create a genogram that aligns with the narrative for the hypothetical case.

Creates a genogram that aligns with the narrative for the hypothetical case but omits emotional quality of the relationships.

Creates a genogram that aligns with the narrative for the hypothetical case.

Creates a genogram that aligns with the narrative, discusses the emotional quality of relationships for the hypothetical case, and identifies strengths and clinical concerns.

Summarize a diagnosis for a couple or family using

DSM-5. 13%

Does not determine a diagnosis for a couple or family using DSM-5.

Determines a diagnosis for a couple or family using DSM-5 but does not include a summary of how the diagnosis was determined.

Summarizes a diagnosis for a couple or family using DSM-5.

Summarizes a diagnosis for a couple or family using DSM-5 and supports the diagnosis with specific criteria.

Identify questions appropriate to ask the

client, based on the chosen theoretical model.

13%

Does not identify questions appropriate to ask the client, based on the chosen theoretical model.

Identifies questions to ask the client but not based on the chosen theoretical model.

Identifies questions appropriate to ask the client, based on the chosen theoretical model.

Identifies questions appropriate to ask the client and gives examples of how the questions align to a theoretical model.

Provide examples of when to seek supervision.

13%

Does not identify when to seek supervision.

Identifies when to seek supervision but does not provide examples.

Provides examples of when to seek supervision.

Provides examples of when to seek supervision and explains why supervision is necessary.

Write clearly, effectively, and professionally, using

APA style and formatting. 13%

Does not write clearly, effectively, and professionally, using APA style and formatting.

Written work is acceptable and readable but with noticeable errors.

Writes clearly, effectively, and professionally, using APA style and formatting.

Writes clearly, effectively, and professionally, using APA style and formatting; includes reference list with current citations from research articles.

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