CASE STUDY: AMARA 1
Case Study: Amara
Daniel Barclay
School of Behavioral Sciences, Liberty University
CASE STUDY: AMARA 2
Case Study: Amara
Client Concerns
Symptoms Behavior Stressors
Anxiety Anxiousness Death of husband, retirement,
and family conflict
Insomnia Trouble sleeping and
inconsistent sleep patterns
Rumination and worry
Worry/Rumination Constant fatalistic and
negative thought patterns
Family conflict and
existential concerns
Substance use Drinking alcohol has
increased
Anxiety
Fatigue Tired throughout the day Insomnia
Irritability Snapping at daughter Strained familial relationships
(Amara Case Study Data, 2024)
Assessment
Amara is showing signs of family dysfunction due to her excessive worrying and
inability to communicate her concerns effectively. The Family Assessment Device (FAD) is a
self-administered survey designed to evaluate different aspects of family operation, such as
communication, roles, affective responsiveness, affective involvement, behavior control, and
