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BENCHMARK CASE PRESENTATION PAPER
Benchmark Case Presentation Paper Assignment
LaShay Timmons
School of Behavioral Science, Liberty University
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BENCHMARK CASE PRESENTATION PAPER
Benchmark Case Presentation Paper Assignment
Part I: Intake Information
Identifying Data
Date of Initial Assessment: June 15, 2024
Pseudo Name: Lisa Johnson
Age: 38
Gender: Female
Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual
Race & Ethnicity: African American
Marital/Relationship Status: Married
Employment Status/Grade Level: Employed
Reason for Referral/Presenting Problem
Lisa Johnson was recommended for an assessment because she was highly anxious
regarding her hoarding behaviors. She tells the story of how the idea of throwing away
something, even if it is worthless, causes her extreme distress. “I just can't let go of anything,”
she says. Her home is filled with things, and living spaces are almost inaccessible. “My kitchen
counters are buried under piles of papers, and I haven't cooked a proper meal in months,” she
candidly states. This clutter has affected her marriage with her husband, as he becomes frustrated
with her. Lisa says, "I don't want people to see how I live." She is lonely and ashamed to have
