Case Study

Eric Scalise, Ph.D. (2015)

Case Study Management and Analysis Form Each case study summary should incorporate the following elements: A – Achieving a Connection

How would you connect with this couple and begin to form a helping relationship (in 2-3 summary paragraphs)?

B – Breaking Down the Problem

1. Define/summarize the following (in bullet-point format):

 Physical and/or Medical needs and issues

 Emotional needs and issues

 Family/Social/Relational needs and issues

 Mental/Psychological needs and issues

 Financial, Vocational or Other/Practical needs and issues

 Spiritual needs and Issues

2. Assess the scope of the presenting problems by utilizing the scales (1-10) below, state the overall level of risk/distress, and provide a summary paragraph:

Frequency Score: __________ How often are problems occurring, issues arising and/or certain behaviors being displayed?

_____________________________________________________ 0 2 4 6 8 10

< 1x per month weekly daily

Intensity Score: __________ How strong/evident is the level of pain, distress, or crisis – physically, emotionally, relationally, psychologically, financially/vocationally, spiritually, etc.?

_____________________________________________________ 0 2 4 6 8 10

mild moderate extreme Duration Score: __________

How long does the impact of crisis moments linger/last when they manifest?

_____________________________________________________ 0 2 4 6 8 10

a few hours 1-2 days > 1 week

Eric Scalise, Ph.D. (2015)

Variability Score: __________ How many different issues, problems and/or crisis points are present in the marriage?

_____________________________________________________ 0 2 4 6 8 10

one issue 3-4 issues > 6 issues Overall Score: __________ (4-15: Low Risk; 16-25: Moderate Risk; 26-40: High Risk)

C – Committing to a Plan of Action

What steps does the counselor need to consider/take, including biblically oriented principles (in bullet-point format)?

What steps does the couple need to consider take, including biblically oriented principles (in bullet-point format)?

D – Documenting the Interaction

What are the potential legal, ethical, and/or liability related issues, if any (in bullet-point format)?

E – Explaining the Chosen Theoretical Orientation

Select one theoretical orientation/model for marriage counseling (e.g., behavioral, emotion- centered, psychodynamic, multigenerational, social constructionist, etc.) and describe (in a two-page summary) how a counselor would work with the couple using the constructs, techniques, and interventions specifically related to the chosen theory.

A different theoretical orientation/model will be used for each case study.