Application of Clinical Pychology - 1243 Words

Application of Clinical Pychology PSY/480 Application of Clinical Psychology Clinical psychologist are often treating people with mental illness and patients who suffer from severe psychiatric disorders. Clinical psychologist are involved with helping people with abnormal behavior and who may be suffering from psychological distress. Patients are often individualized by psychological, biological and social factors of their case. Clinical psychologist work very close with their patients to help assess and diagnose which psychological disorder they are suffering from. Case Overview As we examine the case of Martha, who suffers from severe depression and borderline personality disorder, a clinical psychologist uses the Rorschach†¦show more content†¦Major depression and borderline personal disorders both indorse negative and inaccurate thinking. Therefore, the psychologist may suggest that Martha prove the validity of her thoughts and beliefs. Each patient is different, but the psychologist will ensure that his or her techniques and strategies align with Martha’s needs and will foster the goals he, and she established (Mayo Clinic, 2013). In choosing who would be involved in the intervention process for Martha’s treatment is important. The choice is clear that Martha’s father should be involved in the process as Martha only chose to seek further help because of her psychiatrist and father. There are also factors that need to be considered in Martha’s intervention such as â€Å"The patient may have a biological or genetic predisposition to depression and other affective or mood disorders. The patient’s mother, father, siblings, grandparents, and/or other relatives may also have depressive disorders.†Plante T. G. (2011). In having Martha’s father be a part of her intervention process it can be assessed if the depression comes from this type of effect in her seeking to attain help. Having Martha’s father present can also help with other issues in treatment. Her father may be able to help with the issues which can be as â€Å"The patient also inevitably experiences psychol ogical concerns related to the depression. Low self-esteem, hopelessness, loss of pleasure in activities and relationships,