1. What preliminary DSM diagnoses would you consider for Dakota? Of these choices, what is the most likely diagnosis? Why would you rule out the others and emphasize this one (support your R/O)? What additional information would you want to know from Dakota? You must support your dx with DSM criteria and client information
2. In seeking to fully understand Dakota’s situation, whom might you contact for more information and what steps would you take in obtaining this information? If you were to consider making any referrals for Dakota, to what other type of clinicians/professionals might you refer?
3. What would be your predominant theoretical approach in working with Dakota? What makes that an attractive theory to you? How might it be helpful to you in working with Dakota? (Rogerian is not an option)
a. You should include the following:
i. The theoretical orientation and major proponents of the theory. Are there different views within the theory? Which theoretical view are you using?
b. Your assumptions of the client’s human nature and personality according to the theory How did this person develop? When are the crucial periods?
c. Development of problems and/or psychopathology. How do problems develop (according to the theory)?
d. Mechanisms of change
i. How does one get better or become healthier? How can one prevent problems?
e. Cultural considerations
i. What is the influence of culture on your choice of intervention strategies?
f. According to the school of thought you decided to treat your client with: What is the goal/outcome in therapy from the theoretical model you selected? How can you tell when this client has improved?
4. What developmental stage is Dakota currently traversing? How effectively do you think he might have accomplished the goals of previous stages (please be specific)? What do you make of Dakota’s spirituality are part of his development?
5. What would you need to be aware of with regard to Dakota’s cultural or social background in order to work effectively with him? What Identity Development model might you use to conceptualize Dakota? What stage of cultural development might Dakota be in? What stage of spiritual development might Dakota be in? Are there resources you would consult? How does age/gender/orientation impact your relationship with the client?
6. What issues is Dakota dealing with in his career development? What theorist/s would you consult to work with him on these issues?
7. What group dynamics, if any, might be therapeutically beneficial for Dakota in the context of group work? To what type of group might you consider referring Dakota? What kind of group might be detrimental? What clinical points of consideration would you keep in mind in making this referral?
8. What would you set as your plan for the next sessions with Dakota after your most recent session? What might be three overall long terms goals (each with two short term objectives) for your treatment plan for Dakota? How would you present these to him, and how would you engage him (or not) in modifying them so they are her goals? How would you know whether your treatment plan remains helpful for Dakota throughout the counseling relationship?
9. What assessment resources/instruments might be helpful in your work with Dakota? What are some of the personal strengths and challenges of Dakota?
10. Name at least three ethical issues (reference at least three ACA Ethics Code section for each issue) that might be relevant and important to you in your counseling interactions with Dakota? For what issue(s) would seeking out supervision be important for you?
11. How might you experience counter-transference with Dakota’s issues? How would you make yourself aware of this and work with it so it does not interfere with the counseling process, and perhaps enhances it? What would be your plan of self-care during the time you are counseling Dakota?
12. What key words/phrases might you identify if you wanted to do some research for this case? What sources of research might you search if you wanted to do some research? How might you know if the research source is valid?
13. Use Reeves Library databases and look up two articles or books (peer-reviewed journal, professional academic book — not self-help) that you might consult to aid your work with Dakota. Show how you would c
