****PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY ****
****PLEASE FOLLOW THE RUBRIC****
****PLEASE SEE ALL OF THE ATTACHMENTS****
****MARRIAGE COUNSELING ****
****DUE OCTOBER 2ND****
Eric Scalise, Ph.D. (2015)
Case Study Management and Analysis Form
Each case study summary should incorporate the following elements:
A – Achieving a Connection
How would you connect with this couple and begin to form a helping relationship (in 2-3
summary paragraphs)?
B – Breaking Down the Problem
1. Define/summarize the following (in bullet-point format):
Physical and/or Medical needs and issues
Emotional needs and issues
Family/Social/Relational needs and issues
Mental/Psychological needs and issues
Financial, Vocational or Other/Practical needs and issues
Spiritual needs and Issues
2. Assess the scope of the presenting problems by utilizing the scales (1-10) below, state the
overall level of risk/distress, and provide a summary paragraph:
Frequency Score: __________
How often are problems occurring, issues arising and/or certain behaviors being
displayed?
_____________________________________________________
0 2 4 6 8 10
< 1x per month weekly daily Intensity Score: __________ How strong/evident is the level of pain, distress, or crisis – physically, emotionally, relationally, psychologically, financially/vocationally, spiritually, etc.? _____________________________________________________ 0 2 4 6 8 10 mild moderate extreme Duration Score: __________ How long does the impact of crisis moments linger/last when they manifest? _____________________________________________________ 0 2 4 6 8 10 a few hours 1-2 days > 1 week
Eric Scalise, Ph.D. (2015)
Variability Score: __________
How many different issues, problems and/or crisis points are present in the marriage?
_____________________________________________________
0 2 4 6 8 10
one issue 3-4 issues > 6 issues
Overall Score: __________ (4-15: Low Risk; 16-25: Moderate Risk; 26-40: High Risk)
C – Committing to a Plan of Action
What steps does the counselor need to consider/take, including biblically oriented principles
(in bullet-point format)?
What steps does the couple need to consider take, including biblically oriented principles (in
bullet-point format)?
D – Documenting the Interaction
What are the potential legal, ethical, and/or liability related issues, if any (in bullet-point
format)?
E – Explaining the Chosen Theoretical Orientation
Select one theoretical orientation/model for marriage counseling (e.g., behavioral, emotion-
centered, psychodynamic, multigenerational, social constructionist, etc.) and describe (in a
two-page summary) how a counselor would work with the couple using the constructs,
techniques, and interventions specifically related to the chosen theory.
A different theoretical orientation/model will be used for each case study.
Case Study Analyses Assignment Instructions
Overview
You must complete 2 Case Study Analyses Assignments. Review files for both Case Study Analysis: Paul and Diane and Case Study Analysis: Roger and Annette. Both describe hypothetical presenting problems with a couple. Using the Case Study Analysis Template, provide a thorough, systematic and holistic summary.
Instructions
· Length of Assignment – 5 pages
· Excluding title page and reference page
· Devote 2 of your pages to the integration of your selected theoretical model
· Current APA format
· Include 5 scholarly references published within the last five years
· Utilize the Case Study and Analysis Template to write your paper
· Description of how you would approach working with the couple
· The theoretical orientation/model you are using.
· Your analysis/assessment of the case;
Important: Follow the template, Case Study Analysis Template, Headings A through E, to organize and present your paper. All of these sections must be included in your final submission.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
Case Study Analysis Grading Rubric
Criteria
Advanced
Satisfies criteria w/ excellence
Proficient
Satisfies Criteria
Developing
Satisfies most criteria
Below Expectations
Does not satisfy criteria
Not Present
Content
Summary
23 to 25 pts.
Introduction statement is clearly identifiable and strongly presented. It provides a clear overview of the paper’s contents.
21 to 22 pts.
Introduction statement is identifiable and presented. It provides an overview of the paper’s contents.
19 to 20 pts.
Introduction statement is identifiable but needs improvement.
1 to 18 pts.
Introduction statement is not identifiable and/or does not provide an overview of the paper’s contents.
0 points
Content
74 to 80 pts.
All components as described in the assignment have been thoroughly addressed. Interview questions are sufficiently covered. Assertions are relevant and properly supported by evidence. The conclusion offers a good summary of issues treated in the paper and offers practical application.
67 to 73 pts.
All components as described in the assignment have been addressed. Interview questions are covered. Assertions are mostly relevant and mostly supported by evidence. The conclusion offers a summary of issues treated in the paper and offers application.
61 to 66 pts.
Most components as described in the assignment have been addressed, or all components are present but need improvement. Some assertions are relevant and supported by evidence. The conclusion may need improvement.
1 to 60 pts.
Few components as described in the assignment have been addressed, or all components are missing. The conclusion is weak or is not present in the paper.
0 points
Structure
Organization
23 to 25 pts.
All required elements are included and presented with strong headings and organizational clarity. There are clear transitions between paragraphs and sections. The treatment of the topic is logically oriented. The paper meets the page length requirement.
21 to 22 pts.
All required elements are included and organized. There are transitions between paragraphs and sections. The treatment of the topic is logically oriented. The paper meets the page length requirement or comes very close.
19 to 20 pts.
Most required elements are included and are mostly organized. Most paragraphs and sections have transitions. The logical treatment of the topic needs improvement. The paper may not meet the page length requirement.
1 to 18 pts.
Few or no required elements are included. Few or no transitions exist between paragraphs and sections. There may not be a logical treatment of the topic. The paper does not meet the page length requirement.
0 points
Style
19 to 20 pts.
The paper uses proper current APA headings, in-text citations, and references are formatted correctly. The paper reflects a graduate level voice and vocabulary. There are very few spelling and grammar errors.
17 to 18 pts.
The paper consistently uses current APA style with few or no exceptions. Proper headings, in-text citations, and references are formatted with few or no errors. The paper reflects a graduate level voice and vocabulary. There are few spelling and grammar errors.
16 pts.
The paper inconsistently uses current APA style and Headings, in-text citations, and references are inconsistently formatted. The paper does not consistently reflect a graduate level voice and vocabulary. There are spelling and grammar errors.
1 to 15 pts.
The paper erroneously uses or does not use current APA style. Headings, in-text citations, and references are erroneously formatted or not present. The paper does not reflect a graduate level voice and vocabulary. There are spelling and grammar errors.
0 points
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Case Study Analysis: Roger and Annette
Roger is a 43-year old husband and father. He has been married for 11 years and has two children, eight and five. Currently, he works as a middle manager for a large engineering firm. The office is located almost an hour away and it is an extremely stressful work environment because of bidding competition and project deadlines. The company has mentioned a possible downsizing of the workforce due to ongoing economic pressures and middle management is seen as being the most vulnerable. Roger has been with the company for seven years now.
Annette, Roger’s wife also works. She is an office manager for a local pediatrician but may have to leave due to recurring back problems and other health concerns. The possible loss of her income has strained the marriage a bit, especially over the past six months.
Roger works late many days and sometimes doesn’t get home until after the children have gone to bed. Lately, he has appeared to be increasingly irritable and frequently “loses it” and ends up yelling at Annette or the kids. During his senior year in high school and also while attending college, Roger would drink socially with friends and occasionally get drunk. Annette knew of his drinking when they started dating, but it never seemed to be a problem and she had never actually seen him drunk. Roger’s mother was an alcoholic and died four years ago from complications related to her drinking. She was 67 at the time. Her brother (Roger’s uncle) has also been in a detox center twice for drinking problems. One of the reasons Roger was coming home late was because he was stopping at a bar to have a drink with several of his coworkers. What started out as a beer or two once a week after work, became a six-pack three or four times a week. Drinking on the weekends also became more routine and he no longer tried to hide it from Annette. She also recently found pornography on his computer. Annette greatly resents the drinking and is becoming increasingly concerned.
Her primary way of dealing with the issue is to lecture and moralize the situation. Roger responds with anger, sullenness and most recently, by leaving the house for hours at a time. He doesn’t believe he has a serious problem with alcohol and that he could stop if he really wanted to. Besides, he feels like it, “calms him down” after the stress of his workday. He appears aloof and somewhat suspicious of others.
About a month ago, Roger stopped attending church with his family. Annette has explored the possibility of seeing a counselor for help. After a lot of asking, complaining and even a threat by Annette to separate, Roger has agreed to come in. He says he loves his family, but doesn’t know, “what the big deal” is really all about. He doesn’t believe that the Bible expressly prohibits drinking altogether.
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