Psychotherapy outcome measures in a client with a childhood disorder

<p>The purposes of this case study were to: (1) complete a thorough psychosocial assessment on a psychotherapy client, (2) to attribute the most accurate diagnosis, and (3) explain the most beneficial empirical treatment through research and review. The case study consisted of a single 17-year-old Hispanic male who resided in a group home. Data was obtained through individual therapy sessions and two self-report inventories. Findings indicated that client met criteria for Disruptive Behavioral Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified (DBD, NOS). Treatment research was done on Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) for two reasons: (1) due to insufficient studies on DBD, NOS, and (2) client met the majority of criteria for ODD. In conclusion, Multidimensional Family Therapy along with supportive-expressive and cognitive behavioral techniques were deemed to be the most appropriate treatment for this client.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. in Mental Health Counseling

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Psychology

Year dc:date.available

2004

Author dc:creator

• Lawrence, Amy S.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Perez-Rivera, Katherine

• Behavior disorders in children; Psychotherapy
• Psychology

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1185

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-2185