UCI Psychology Anorexia Nervosa & Substance Abuse Case Study

Part A(case study)

I upload a sample answer only for Homework 3 and 4( no plagiarism?? just let you know how to write this assignment.( remember plagiarism report?

Homework 3:

Question 1

1. Patient’s Name:
2. Patient’s Presenting Problem (why they say they are seeking therapy; what problems they are having):
3. Patient’s Symptoms:
4. Diagnoses you want to consider (provide a list of three possible diagnoses you might consider for this individual and briefly describe what would lead to this diagnosis versus help rule out this diagnosis):

Question 2

Additional Assessments you might want to complete: (list three additional assessments you would like to do on this client prior to developing a treatment plan and/or deciding on the client’s diagnoses)

Question 3

Treatment Planning:

1. First Line of Defense Treatment (describe what the treatment is and then describe step-by-step how the treatment would be conducted with this client. This treatment can by psychological (e.g., therapy) or medical (e.g., psychotropic medication):
   • Name of treatment:
   • Description of treatment:
   • Why did you select this treatment for this patient?:

Homework 4:

Watch this video and complete the following info for this client’s treatment plan:

YouTube link to video

Question 1

1. Patient’s Name:
2. Patient’s Presenting Problem (why they say they are seeking therapy; what problems they are having):
3. Patient’s Symptoms:
4. Diagnoses you might consider giving the patient based on symptom reports (provide a list of possible diagnoses you might consider for this individual and briefly describe what would lead to this diagnosis versus help rule out this diagnosis)

Question 2

First Line of Defense Treatment (describe what the treatment is and then describe step-by-step how the treatment would be conducted with this client. This treatment can by psychological (e.g., therapy) or medical (e.g., psychotropic medication):

• Name of treatment:
• Description of treatment:
• Why did you select this treatment for this patient?:
• Step-by-step instructions for how to conduct this treatment with this client:
• Any other factors you may want to consider in making treatment decisions (patient’s cultural/ethnic background, who patient lives with/quality of patient’s relationships, etc.):

Part B ( discussion)

Discussion 1:

You have now reached the end of the course and learned an incredible amount of knowledge on the field of developmental psychopathology. Please reflect on the course and what you have accomplished. Share with your peers any of the following: what topic fascinated you the most during this quarter? How do you plan to translate and apply your new knowledge in the real world? Where do you see the field of developmental psychopathology going?

Thank you for your insights, interest, perseverance, and creativity throughout this course. I hope many of you will join me as colleagues one day.

Discussion 2(Learning Exercise 6: Pediatric Psychology Case Example)

Luna is a 15 year old female who is brought to the diabetes clinic by her two dads for her check-up with her endocrinologist. Luna’s blood sugars have consistently been high for the last 2 months and it is clear that she is not checking them prior to every meal and snack as she should. Luna also reports to her doctor that she is not taking her insulin as needed to control her higher blood sugar. You, the pediatric psychologist, are brought in to discuss medical non-compliance. In speaking with Luna privately, she reports embarrassment of checking her blood and giving herself insulin shots in view of her peer. Further she reports sneaking sugary food because she “wants to feel like her friends” even though she is aware of the consequences. Mood wise, Luna reports feeling sad and hopeless most of the day for the last two weeks, notes increased levels of fatigue, worse sleep, poor energy, and passive suicidal ideation. Luna denies a current suicidal plan or intent, but does note that she frequently thinks “what if I wasn’t here.” When speaking privately with her dads, both report increased fighting and tension surrounding her diabetes care. They also note that her grades have worsened and she doesn’t seem to want to spend time with her friends any more.

As her pediatric psychologist, ask yourself the following questions:

1. What disorder(s) come to mind when reading Luna’s case? What symptoms align with this diagnosis?
2. Do you have any safety concerns for Luna? If so, what is your plan to address them?
3. What solution-focused techniques might you suggest to support Luna’s medical compliance? How/if do they involve Luna, her school and/or her dads?