Discussion:
Assessment of Fictional Characters
Use the DSM-IV-TR Multiaxial System as you assess and diagnose a fictional character. This character may be one from movies, theater, television, or literature of your chose. Demonstrate both breadth and depth of knowledge and critical thinking appropriately.
The pages should include the following elements:
I. Introduction
• A description of your client (e.g., this character may be one from movies, theater, television, or literature.)
II. Background Information
• A description of your client's presenting information
• A brief description of additional individuals (family, other professional positions, etc.) you might include as part of your assessment
• An explanation as to why you would include additional individuals in this assessment
III. Five-Axis Diagnosis
• A five-axis diagnosis using the DSM-IV-TR
IV. Risk and Resilience Factors:
• An explanation of your client's risk and resilience factors.
V. Psychosocial and Family Issues
• An explanation of any psychosocial and/or family issues your client may present.
VI. Career and Vocation
• An explanation of any career or vocational issues your client may be experiencing.
VII. Legal and Ethical Issues
• An explanation regarding any potential legal or ethical issues concerning assessment and diagnosis of your client.
VIII. Continued Assessment
• Provide an explanation whether a continuing assessment is necessary and justify your explanation.
IX. Follow-up Recommendations for Treatment
• A description of proposed recommendations for your client based upon assessment and diagnosis.
• A justification for proposed recommendations