All assignments MUST be typed, double-spaced, in APA style, and must be written at graduate-level English. This assignment focuses on vignette analysis and direct application of course concepts to the persons and situations presented in the vignette. All discussions must take into account the legal and ethical considerations, as well as issues of culture and diversity that may pertain to the situation presented below. Cultural information is in both the course text (Chapter 11) and DSM 5. You are encouraged to use alternative cultural and legal/ethical resources to enhance your work. Use the reading assignments thoroughly in an integrative discussion. You may use outside research to support the text information, but not to replace the text. Remember to cite all work in APA format. Please keep your responses focused on what is presented in the vignette. Do not add information but use your creativity to support what you see in the vignette as written. Avoid elaborations and assumptions Your response to each vignette should be 2-3 pages per vignette. Total assignment should be 5-6 pages total plus title and reference pages Beverly Beverly is a 21-year-old, Latina who was referred by the courts for a recent DUI. She presents as an energetic young woman, with difficulty sitting still, eyes darting around the room nervously. When asked about the circumstances of the DUI, Beverly tells you, How ridiculous. Now that I am legally able to drink, it was just a fluke that I got caught. I can stop anytime I want. I just like to party, smoke a little weed, do a line now and then and enjoy the good life. During your psychosocial assessment, Beverly discloses that she is currently involved in a tumultuous relationship with a man she has been dating for 2 years. She says, hes okay but he gets very jealous when I flirt, and pushes me around a bit. But I like when guys pay attention to me, so I try to hide it from him. She tells you that when she was growing up, sexuality was, open and explicit, if you know what I mean. When asked if she ever experienced trauma or abuse as a child, Beverly paled and asked, do we have to talk about that? Im not here to be psychoanalyzed. I just want to beat this legal rap. 1. Considering the information in the course text and the DSM-5, formulate a provisional diagnostic impression for Beverly. What further information might you look for and why? 2. Create a brief initial treatment plan for Beverly. What treatment approaches would you consider for Beverly, that support your findings in question one? Paul Paul is a 55-year-old Native American man who presents as moderately obese. Paul is referred by his medical doctor to help him to stop smoking. He admits to smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. You discover that he also loves the thrill of gambling. He says, I love excitement and living life to its fullest a fine meal, good scotch, a couple of smokes and a night at the poker table. As his mother died 2 years ago of lung cancer and his father of cirrhosis of the liver 10 years ago, Paul figures it is time to stop smoking and cut back on his drinking. He admits that he should probably lose a few pounds, but there’s no way I am going to stop gambling and hitting the buffets and bars now and then. I just want you to help me to quit smoking. During your psychosocial assessment, Paul discloses that he has never been married. He admits that he was very attached to his mother and that he has never gotten over her death. He tearfully tells you that, my little habits are the only way I can cope with life. 1. Considering the information in the course text and the DSM-5, formulate a provisional diagnostic impression for Paul. What further information might you look for and why? 2. Create a brief initial treatment plan for Paul. What treatment approaches would you consider for Paul, that support your findings in question one?
