Sample Case Study Of Susanna's Therapies

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Susanna's therapies include sleep aid medications, that she learns early on how to avoid taking them. She also goes through therapy counseling, as well as field trips outside of Claymoore. Susanna is clearly overwhelmed in life by expirations put on her. Due to Susanna's uncertainness about what she wants to do in her life, maybe having her write down her feelings since she is a writer will help her feel more comfortable to express herself and her thoughts. Susanna would also progress greatly from positive reinforcement. With this, she will learn that rather than running away from a problem, she can learn to deal with her with her new skills, which will be beneficial for her in times of uncomfortable situations and her feeling emotional detachment.

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