For this assignment, you will develop and present your analysis. Your analysis will include early thoughts on diagnosis, an accounting
For this assignment, you will develop and present your analysis. Your analysis will include early thoughts on diagnosis, an accounting of the key symptoms presented, an acknowledgment of the client’s strengths and areas for growth, and potential treatment goals for the client. You will conclude the intake analysis by discussing areas to explore with the client at the next visit.
Client: Carl
Carl is a 37-year-old male who, during his intake visit, communicates he is experiencing a variety of life stressors. As you take notes, the following list is recorded:
- change in weight, an increase of 25 pounds
- trouble sleeping primarily interrupted sleep and occasional sleeplessness
- low energy
- varied eating – periods of not feeling hungry followed by increased eating
- irritability and moodiness
- anxiety
- decreased sexual desire
- self-esteem – decreasing
- feelings of guilty – economic challenges have resulted in significant income losses
- Carl has been married to his partner for eleven years. The marriage has experienced challenges but is
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