PSYC8781 Walden Sexual Dysfunction & Gender Dysphoria Case Study Discussion
Question Description
For many beginning psychologists, one of the most difficult topics tobroach with a client is the topic of sex: sexual behavior, sexualidentity, or sexual problems. By using professional sensitivity andconsideration of other personal factors such as cultural awareness andclient privacy, psychologists may produce a comfortable environment inwhich to lead the client into discussion.
For the first part of this Application, you review the client in thecase study in the Learning Resources. Give a DSM diagnosis for thepresenting problem. Include an assessment of the client’s ability tofunction in daily life. Be sure to pay particular attention to symptomsof the disorder and the influence of the disorder on the client as wellas the client’s significant other.
For the second part, imagine a 13-year-old female client is broughtby her parents to see you. Her parents are concerned because they reporttheir daughter is very unhappy with being a girl. She is increasinglybeing teased at school because she looks, dresses, and tries to act likea boy. She is an active athlete, but will only play contact sports withboys. The client states she does not like her breasts and wishes shecould have them removed. She reports that she has always wanted to be aboy for as long as she can remember. Give a DSM diagnosis for thepresenting problem. Include an assessment of the client’s ability tofunction in daily life. Be sure to pay particular attention to thesymptoms of the disorder and the influence it has on the client, as wellas the client’s family.
The Assignment (3 pages)
A DSM diagnosis of each client
An explanation of your rationale for assigning these diagnoses on the basis of the DSM
An explanation of what other information you might need about each client to make an accurate diagnosis
A brief description of additional individuals you might include in your assessment and explain why
Discuss how you would produce a comfortable environment to lead your clients to discuss their issues
Support your Application Assignment with specific references toall resources as well as current literature used in its preparation.You are to provide a reference list for all resources, including thosein the Learning Resources for this course.
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