Case Study Analyses Assignment Instructions

 Overview

You must complete 2 Case Study Analyses Assignments. Review files for both Case Study Analysis: Paul and Diane and Case Study Analysis: Roger and Annette. Both describe hypothetical presenting problems with a couple. Using the Case Study Analysis Template (see below), provide a thorough, systematic, and holistic summary.

Instruction

·       Suggested scope: 5 pages (excluding title page and reference page).

·       Devote 2 of your pages to the integration of your selected theoretical model

·       Current APA format

·       Include 5 scholarly references published within the last 12 years

·       Utilize the Case Study and Analysis Template (see below) to write your paper

·       Description of how you would approach working with the couple

·       The theoretical orientation/model you are using.

·       Your analysis/assessment of the case;

Important: Follow the template, Case Study Analysis Template, Headings A through E, to organize and present your paper. All of these sections must be included in your final submission.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

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Case Study Management and Analysis Form

Each case study summary should incorporate the following elements: A – Achieving a Connection

How would you connect with this couple and begin to form a helping relationship (in 2-3 paragraphs)?

B – Breaking Down the Problem

1.      Define/summarize the following (in bullet-point format):

•      Physical and/or Medical needs and issues

•      Emotional needs and issues

•      Family/Social/Relational needs and issues

•      Mental/Psychological needs and issues

•      Financial, Vocational or Other/Practical needs and issues

•      Spiritual needs and Issues

2.      Assess the scope of the presenting problems by utilizing the scales (1-10) below, state the overall level of risk/distress, and provide a summary paragraph:

Frequency Score:                         

How often are problems occurring, issues arising and/or certain behaviors being displayed?

0                      2                      4                      6                      8 10

< 1x per month                                            weekly daily

Intensity Score:                        

How strong/evident is the level of pain, distress, or crisis – physically, emotionally, relationally, psychologically, financially/vocationally, spiritually, etc.?

Duration Score:                        

How long does the impact of crisis moments linger/last when they manifest?

Variability Score:                        

How many different issues, problems and/or crisis points are present in the marriage?

Overall Score:                        

(4-15: Low Risk; 16-25: Moderate Risk; 26-40: High Risk)

C – Committing to a Plan of Action

What steps does the counselor need to consider/take, including biblically oriented principles (in bullet-point format)?

What steps does the couple need to consider take, including biblically oriented principles (in bullet-point format)?

D – Documenting the Interaction

What are the potential legal, ethical, and/or liability related issues, if any (in bullet-point format)?

E – Explaining the Chosen Theoretical Orientation

Select one theoretical orientation/model for marriage counseling (e.g., behavioral, emotion- centered, psychodynamic, multigenerational, social constructionist, etc.) and describe (in a two-page summary) how a counselor would work with the couple using the constructs, techniques, and interventions specifically related to the chosen theory.

A different theoretical orientation/model will be used for each case study.