U03A01_IntakeClinicalAssessmentAndEthicalDocumentation.doc COUN 5380 Unit 3: Intake, Clinical Assessment, and Ethical Documentation COUN 5380 Intake, Clinical assessment and Ethical documentation Introduction The
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U03A01_IntakeClinicalAssessmentAndEthicalDocumentation.doc COUN 5380 Unit 3: Intake, Clinical Assessment, and Ethical Documentation COUN 5380 Intake, Clinical assessment and Ethical documentation Introduction The clinical interviewing process “is a flexible procedure that mental health professionals from different disciplines use to initiate treatment†(Sommers-Flanagan & Sommers-Flanagan, 2017, p. 5). According to Sommers-Flanagan & Sommers-Flanagan, during a clinical interview, a therapeutic relationship is established, as well as assessment information gathered, and therapy is begun (2017, p. 7). The purpose of this paper is to apply the three initial steps to a clinical interview, the introduction, opening, and the body, to the case of Evan. This paper will also discuss ethical and cultural considerations, assessments, and an exploration of interview tasks. Identification of Case Summarization of Skills Evan is a 7-year-old Caucasian male who has been referred to the clinic for suicidal ideation and aggressive behaviors. Evan currently lives with both of his parents and his one-year-old-sister. It has been noted that Evans behaviors began unfolding in Kindergarten, which would have been about two years ago. Within the last six months, Evan and his family moved out of his maternal grandmothers house into their own home and started in a new school. Since the client is only seven years old, the introduction, opening, and body of the clinical interview may appear different than working with adults. It will be importa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
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