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CLIENT INFORMATION Danielle Swanberg is a 30-year-old, Catholic, married, white female. Danielle recently got married in the summer of 2016 to Brian Swanberg; the couple has no children together. She recently moved from her parents’ house beginning of 2016 and now lives in Claremont, California with her husband. Mrs. Swanberg arrived at the treatment facility on November 22, 2016, and described to be a concern for her safety. An interview was conducted with Mrs. Swanberg. The interview approximately took about an hour and a half.
PRESENTING PROBLEM Daniella Swanberg arrived at the treatment facility as a self-referred client. Mrs. Swanberg describes herself as feeling ‘down lately’ and ‘concern for her safety.' She mentions that she feels uneasy and worried about her surroundings.
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She knew why she was getting punished. The client attended a Catholic school, where they also disciplined their students for their behavior.
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR HIGH: The client explains that her performance in elementary school was average. She did not perform well or bad. She admits that she would not pay attention in class which caused her to perform poorly. When entering junior high, she recalls hearing more about college and university which cause her to become more serious about her school work. Her performance in school went up and in her final year in junior high; she got on the honor roll.
HIGH SCHOOL: Danielle states that she was an honor roll student in her high school. She took many honors and AP classes to help with her education and college applications. She enjoyed her time in high school.
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY: Mrs. Swanberg is attending the California State University of San Bernardino for Sociology. She wants to obtain her bachelor’s degree and wants to start a career in Social Work. She is scheduled to graduate in 2018 and intends to pursue a master

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