SLWK 606 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Psychiatric History, Therapeutic Relationship, Medical History

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10 Aug 2018
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Formulate the case and create an initial cognitive conceptualization of the patient. Determine whether you will be an appropriate therapist. Determine whether you can provide the appropriate dose of therapy. Determine whether adjunctive treatment or services, such as medication, may be indicated. Initiate a therapeutic alliance with the patient (and with family members, if relevant). Begin to socialize the patient into the structure and process of therapy. Identify important problems and set broad goals. Collect as much information as possible before you see the client for the first time. Collaboratively decide with the patient whether a family member should attend all, part, or none of the session. Set the agenda and convey appropriate expectations for the session. Discuss if a family member will be brought in. Let the patient know what to expect from the initial appointment. History of present illness and participating events. Coping strategies (adaptive and maladaptive), current and historical.

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