By Stephanie M. Woo, Carolyn Keatinge
Designed to function a depended on computer reference on problems with lifespan and cultural range for all psychological healthiness pros, Diagnosis and therapy of psychological problems around the Lifespan expertly covers etiology, medical presentation, consumption and interviewing, analysis, and remedy of quite a lot of DSM-IV-TR problems that take place in humans of every age. this can be an vital source for all psychological well-being execs.
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How successful have these attempts been? Stopped: In what ways would the client’s life be different if his or her problem stopped or were no longer present? c01_1 03/20/2008 25 Intake and Interviewing 25 before a diagnosis can be made. Remember to ask about impairment in a variety of domains, including school or work, family and romantic relationships, friendships, household maintenance, personal health and hygiene, and finances. , anxiety, depression). Inquiries about changes others have Noticed in the client not only can provide convergent evidence supporting the client’s observations of his or her own functioning, but can expose denial or lack of insight, as suggested in the following exchange: Clinician: Has your depression affected your work?
S. Beck, 1995). The psychodynamically oriented therapist may utilize less directive questioning and give the client greater latitude in taking the initiative and determining the content of the session (Strupp & Binder, 1984). Compared to other theoretical orientations, there may also be more questions aimed at understanding the nature and quality of relationships with early caregivers. , phone intake form, past records). Demographic information that should be noted in each client’s file includes age, gender, marital or partner status, number and ages of any children, occupation, religious affiliation, and self-identified ethnic/cultural group.
S. M. Turner et al. (2003) suggest that the use of structured interviews with ethnic minority populations may help to guard against the overpathologizing bias by forcing clinicians to ask certain questions and ensure that specific criteria are met. ’’ c01_1 03/20/2008 33 Intake and Interviewing 33 Religious and Spiritual Identity Religion is an important part of the lives of many individuals and can be a major factor that shapes values, behavior, coping strategies, and thinking patterns. Religious belief can profoundly influence how psychological difficulties are viewed and handled.