05 Jul Application of Cognitive Behavior Theory to a Case Study
Assignment: Application of Cognitive Behavior Theory to a Case Study
This week, your theoretical orientation is cognitive behavior theory. You will use the same case study that you chose in Week 2 and have been analyzing in this course. Use the Analysis of a Theory worksheet to help you dissect the theory. You do not need to submit this handout. It is a tool for you to use to dissect the theory and then you can employ the information in the table to complete your assignment.
In this Assignment, you prepare a 5-minute video case presentation. It is common to present a case analysis in multidisciplinary team meetings or with your supervisor and colleagues. This assignment offers you an opportunity to provide insights and perspectives to a case.
To Prepare
Use the same case study that you chose in Week 2.
Use the Analysis of a Theory Worksheet to help you dissect the theory. Use this tool to dissect the theory, employ the information in the table to complete your Assignment, and then keep it to add to your Theories Study Guide in Week 11.
Read this article listed in the Learning Resources: González-Prendes, A. A., & Thomas, S. A. (2009). Culturally sensitive treatment of anger in African American women: A single case study. Clinical Case Studies, 8(5), 383–402. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534650109345004
Note: This article provides an appropriate framework for how the authors’ cognitive-behavioral theoretical orientation shaped the conceptualization of the case and assessment and intervention.
By Day 7
Submit a Kaltura Personal Capture video of yourself discussing the client. Record yourself giving a visual presentation much like you would in a case presentation or other public setting.
Note: Your video should be no longer than 5 minutes.
Also Note: This Assignment is an entirely oral/video presentation—there is no PowerPoint element to this presentation. Although this is a professional presentation, it is not a formal presentation as in a speech. Imagine that you are discussing your case with a group of peers in a meeting. For example, if you stumble a bit, don’t feel you have to record yourself again.
You can have notes in front of you to help you remember your points.
However, your video does need to be professional. In other words, dress professionally and conduct yourself as if you are in an agency setting with colleagues and supervisors. Be sure to maintain eye contact as if you were speaking in front of your colleagues. Finally, be sure to record yourself in a room that is quiet and where no one interrupts you.
Your video presentation should include the following:
In 1–2 sentences, identify and describe the presenting problem.
In 1–2 sentences, briefly define and conceptualize the problem from a cognitive-behavioral theoretical orientation.
Formulate two assessment questions that you will ask the client to better understand the client’s problem. Remember, the assessment questions should be guided by cognitive-behavioral theory.
In 1–2 sentences, identify two goals for treatment. Again, remember, the goals should be consistent with cognitive-behavioral theory.
In 1–2 sentences, describe the treatment plan from a cognitive-behavioral theoretical orientation. Remember, the treatment plan should align with the goal(s) for work.
Discuss one outcome you would measure, if you were to determine whether the intervention worked, and explain how this is consistent with cognitive behavior theory. Explain how one merit and one limitation of cognitive behavior theory relates to the case study.
Analyze the application of cognitive-behavioral theory in relation to a diversity issue pertinent to the case.
Be sure to:
Identify and correctly reference the case study you have chosen.
Speak clearly.
Submit also, as a separate document, your Week 6 Analysis of a Theory Worksheet.
