Prompt: Apply Abraham Maslow’s needs hierarchy theory or Carl Rogers’ self-actualization theory to the Week 6 Case Conceptualization
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. You are being asked to conceptualize this case by explaining how this person’s current personality dynamics and presenting problems have developed, what is helping to maintain them in the present, and how treatment might influence their prognosis. In addition to considering how the theory might explain their personality, also discuss what treatment and/or assessments the theorist might recommend based on their presentation. Be sure to consider cultural background when formulating your conceptualization. Refer to the articles in Week 1 if you need help understanding case conceptualization and how it works.
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PSY3442 Case Conceptualization
Ms. Roslow is a 40-year-old, biracial woman who immigrated to the United States from Germany in her twenties after deciding to pursue her PhD in clinical psychology from an American university. She achieved a lot of success in graduate school, as she coauthored many papers, presented at a number of conferences, and took on several different leadership roles. She opened a successful private practice, that she maintains today, after receiving her degree, where she specializes in the treatment of children and families. She married a U.S. citizen who is a musician that makes most of her money through odd jobs. The couple adopted two sons, aged 7 and 8. They separated approximately six months ago. Ms. Roslow’s wife continually complained about her working late hours and never spending enough time with her and the children, and asked her not to work late. Ms. Roslow describes feeling connected at work as she finds working with families meaningful, given she is often unable to see her family in Germany. Since the separation, she and her wife have agreed to each have the children for a week at a time. Ms. Roslow’s wife ends up having the children most of the time given Ms. Roslow’s late hours. Prior to the separation, she drank alcohol at social events and occasionally a glass of wine or two with dinner. Since the separation, she consumes approximately a standard wine bottle per evening and sometimes more. Her drinking usually increases on the weekends when she is not at the office, although she often brings work home with her. She often has headaches and feels nauseous throughout the day, and is frustrated as she recognizes her drinking is interfering with her physical health, among other things. Ms. Roslow has a desire to reconcile with her wife and spend more time with her children, reduce her alcohol use, and have a better work-life balance.
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