Psychology Case Presentation

Students are expected to present cases and discuss relational/systemic diagnoses, assessment,

treatment, and other issues related to the management of their clients. Students are expected to

actively participate in the discussion of one anothers cases and they may complete a systemic assessment

form for each presentation (this form may be used as it is optional).

In conceptualizing cases, students are encouraged to use MFT, systemic and counseling models studied in

family theory and other clinical classes. Specifically, students should use interactional, systemic, and

counseling theories to analyze and treat cases, including the work of Bowen, Framo, Nagy, Satir, and

Whitaker, as well as the strategic, structural, MRI, Milan, solution-oriented, narrative, and collaborative

therapies.

Students are expected to consider and attend to developmental issues that are relevant for each client, as well

as appreciate and respond to the issues of diversity, such as age, gender, culture, ethnicity, religion, sexual

orientation, and other culturally sensitive factors. Note: The BBS requires trainees to be familiar with the

wide range of racial and ethnic backgrounds common among Californias population (B & P Code, Section

4980.37.7) and encourages practicum students to provide MFT services in low-income and multicultural

mental health settings. (B & P Code, Section 4980.37.7 [b].)

All students are expected to conduct themselves professionally and ethically during class discussions. Each

student must be open to feedback and not take feedback as a personal attack. Any student who feels attacked

or is having difficulty with the feedback received should discuss it in class with the individual providing

feedback. If a resolution cannot be reached, a meeting with the instructor should be arranged to remediate the

situation.

Requirements: 2-3 pages

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