The following assignment will be based on a character from a selected article or chapter, available for students to view in 2DU/LMS. Using conceptualization skills developed throughout the course, students will demonstrate their understanding of course objectives by articulating how their clinical decision-making process informs and organizes their ability to practice.
Conceptualizations will be submitted online, minimum 6 pages/maximum 8 pages (APA style, not including cover and reference pages), and include the following:
Brief summary of the client’s narrative as based on the selected film and character (no more than 1 page, APA style).
Based on your summary, provide preliminary diagnostic opinions with supporting evidence of a DSM-5 or proposed DSM-5 trauma diagnosis as presented throughout course readings, async, and discussion. (no more than 1 page, APA style).
Describe how your clinical decision-making process allowed for such determinations as it relates to intersectionality in trauma practice, reflective of culture, client identity, and systemic and societal context/movements (no less than 1 page no more than 2, APA style).
Preliminary recommendations for treatment (i.e. goals, interventions, theoretical orientations, prognosis, etc.) as it relates to culture and identity (no more than 1 page, APA style).
Strengths and limitations of your clinical decision-making process based upon congruency with social work ethics and your personal and professional values (no more than 1 page, APA style).
Professional Plan, include any plans for continued growth/development or personal/professional accountability to effective and ethical practice (no more than 1 page, APA style).
