Clinical Diagnosis and Case Analysis

The purpose of this assignment is to give you experience in understanding the complex nature of substance use

disorders and Behavioral Health treatment. Students will select a movie PRECIOUS (2009) that covers

a topic of discussion within the class. Each student will formulate a diagnosis of a selected character and

discuss the rationale and supporting evidence for the given diagnosis. Student will also provide considerations

for 1 additional diagnosis with support. Using the DSM V reporting structure, student will also provide a case

analysis which provides a comprehensive assessment of the character of choice. Students will assess the

situation for treatment approaches, outcomes, and possible pitfalls (medication considerations should also be

discussed in this case analysis with rationale).

Students will complete the following tasks:

1. Provide a thorough description (no more than 2 paragraphs) of the movie and character of choice. This means that enough information should be provided that even if the reader is not fully aware of the situation, they can understand what is going on and the scenario
2. Student will identify possible diagnoses (consider both SUD and MH as well as other conditions that could impact treatment). Provide a rationale which supports this diagnosis and how it relates to the main character
3. Student will then apply an initial treatment plan to this client which will identify ASAM PPC 2R level of care as well as additional treatment considerations and rationale for selected course of action.
4. Student will elaborate on how this scenario and course of action could potentially affect the client and outcomes.
5. Student will provide 1 alternate diagnosis for identified character with rationale.
6. Student will discuss this diagnosis within the larger context of social work practice and the community.
7. Considerations and advice to other social workers for addressing similar clients.
8. Each student is responsible for writing a critical response paper with scholarly references (no less than 5).

The response paper is a 3-5 page typewritten/double spaced paper synthesizing information about a topic related to

assigned readings such as case studies, films and or class discussions. This paper will be graded on the

student’s ability to integrate learned and experiential knowledge incorporating critical thinking skills. Spelling

and grammar are important components of the grading process.

Session 11 —- Family Treatment Approaches

Required readings:

1. Straussner- Chapter 13-15
2. McNeece- Chapter 10
3. TIP 39- Substance abuse treatment and family therapy- Chapters 1-5
4. O’Farrell, T.J. & Schein, A.Z. (2000). Behavioral couples therapy for alcoholism and drug abuse. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 18, 51-54.
5. Robbins, M. S., Feaster, D. J., Horigian, V. E., Rohrbaugh, M., Shoham, V., Bachrach, K., & … Szapocznik, J. (2011). Brief Strategic Family Therapy versus Treatment as Usual: Results of a Multisite Randomized Trial for Substance Using Adolescents. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology, 79(6), 713-727.
6. Fraser, J. S., Solovey, A. D., Grove, D., Lee, M. Y., & Greene, G. J. (2012). Integrative Families and Systems Treatment: A Middle Path toward Integrating Common and Specific Factors in Evidence-Based Family Therapy. Journal Of Marital And Family Therapy, 38(3), 515-528.

Session 12 —– Group Treatment approaches

Required readings:

1. TIP 41- Substance Abuse Treatment: Group Therapy, Chapters 1-6
2. (Video) Intensive Outpatient Treatment- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri3rShj4S_4