Discussion: Informal Observations and Interpretations
In the video, "It's not about the nail," you may initially feel confident about what you are seeing. But things are not always what they seem. For this Discussion, view the video, and note your observations. Rather than attempt to make a diagnosis, focus on what you are seeing. For example, instead of noting that the client is depressed, observe that the client appeared sad as evidenced by crying, lowered head, or slow speech.
To Prepare:
· Review the Learning Resources for this week, including the videos.
· Review the Observation and Interpretation Worksheet on how to make a clinical observation and interpretation
· View the video, "It's Not About the Nail" and use the Observation and Interpretation Worksheet to note your observations of the woman in the video.
· Identify three clinical observations and interpretations you noticed about the woman.
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
Required Resources
Neukrug, E. S., & Fawcett, R. C. (2015). Chapter 1: History of Testing and Assessment. In The essentials of testing and assessment: A practical guide for counselors, social workers, and psychologists (pp. 3-20). Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.
Neukrug, E. S., & Fawcett, R. C. (2015). Chapter 12: Informal assessment: Observation, rating scales, classification methods, environmental assessment, records and personal documents, and performance-based assessment. In The essentials of testing and assessment: A practical guide to counselors, social workers, and psychologists (pp. 281-305). Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.
Required Media
Headley, J. (2013). It's not about the nail [Video file].