For Ann Harris

CNS 6161: COUNSELING TECHNIQUES

Interview #2 Case Conceptualization

Client Background:

The client has completed his/her first year of a graduate program. He/She feels overwhelmed about several things and is considering taking time off from school. He/She has a family and feels as though the family is being neglected. He/She does not feel as though he/she has a great relationship with other students in his/her cohort. He/She makes great grades and initially started the program to make a better life for him/her and his/her family, but is tired and exhausted from the work and time commitment. Recently, he/she decided to try counseling because he/she has been sleeping more than normal, neglecting his/her school work, and not being present with his/her significant other and child. His/Her physician suggested counseling as an option.

In addition, the client husband just told her he was gay, and wants a divorce…. They have one child a daughter which is 16 and in High School. Because of everything going on in the house she is having difficulty in her school work as well and has started smoking marijuana to deal with family issues. The daughter heard rumors about her father being gay from a classmate that said he had seen her father on a guy dating wed site… The mother is now seeking counseling because she feels overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, and confused about all of this.

*Remember to address the skills covered in the basic counseling skills.

*See syllabus for case conceptualization information.