To complete one mock case study and write a mock psychological consultation report.
Clinical description
Describe why this child (Tigger) came to your attention. What are/were the concerning
behaviours or circumstances that caused you to wonder about the child’s (Tigger’s) psychological
functioning? Describe the child’s (Tigger) symptoms including their thoughts, feelings,
behaviours, and physiological reactions. Include a description of the frequency and
severity of these symptoms along with information about the age of onset and duration
of each.
Clinical formulation and diagnosis
Based on the child’s (Tigger’s) clinical description above, create a clinical formulation. The clinical
formulation should name and include a clear description of the predisposing factors,
precipitating factors, perpetuating factors, and protective factors relevant to the child’s
psychological functioning. Discuss how all the factors work together to enhance your
understanding of the child’s (Tigger’s) difficulties and functioning.
Based on child’s (Tiggers) clinical description and clinical formulation, discuss the relevant
potential diagnosis/diagnoses. Provide a rationale, linking the child’s presentation to the
diagnostic criteria, as to why certain diagnoses are being considered. If you are
considering multiple diagnoses, include specifics as to why. If relevant, provide your
opinion on what diagnosis or diagnoses the child has. Discuss your reasoning for
confirming or ruling out specific diagnoses with reference to the diagnostic criteria
described in your textbook and discussed in class.
Treatment recommendations:
Considering the child’s (Tigger) clinical description, clinical formulation, and probable diagnoses
(if relevant), outline your treatment recommendations. How would you recommend this
child and their family address the difficulties they are experiencing? Who should be
involved in the treatment? Consider the intensity and duration of the treatment that might
be required. Include a rationale for your recommendations. Your recommendations
should be based on the best available evidence on suitable treatments for children with
psychological difficulties.Clinical description
Describe why this character (Tigger) came to your attention. What are/were the concerning
behaviours or circumstances that caused you to wonder about the child’s psychological
functioning? Describe the child’s (Tigger’s) symptoms including their thoughts, feelings,
behaviours, and physiological reactions. Include a description of the frequency and
severity of these symptoms along with information about the age of onset and duration
of each.