Amy, a 27 year-old single administrative assistant was assessed and presented for a psychiatric evaluation and treatment for depression. Amy gives a little self-disclosure by letting professionals know she suffered a major break-up with her significant other after 2 years. She has been feeling sad and hopeless for about 1 to 2 months. Amy had also been dealing with “borderline traits” and “situational mood swings”. While undergoing treatment for 4 to 8 weeks, Amy’s mood was moderate depression. She recently gained 10 pounds from eating junk food and she denied being irritated or argumentative. She described herself as not having self-esteem and really had no type of motivation. Amy also thought of ways to get her “estranged” boyfriend back,
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I would do my best to have Amy focus on the here and now and reflecting as little as possible on her past. Because Amy seems to be “irritated” and “argumentative”, I would ease my way into a conversation that would allow me, the counselor, to have her express what she is feeling in that moment and establish some type of rapport. I realize that this is a disorder stemming from psychological and emotional problems and I would do my best to give Amy that useful and systematic dialogue that often occurs between a therapist and client. I would go step-by-step and take one issue at a time. Looking at the whole, however, a Gestalt therapist would conclude that Amy is showing symptoms of being in a depressed …show more content…
Progressive Muscle Relaxation: I feel like Amy needs to stop stressing and relax. Therefore, I would like to have Amy come in every session and complete the progressive muscle relaxation activity. Amy would be able to listen to soothing music and relax every bone, muscle, and tendon in her body to the point where she is limp. This will give her the opportunity to just relax and see how it feels to not be so anxious, angry, argumentative, etc.
4. Group Work: In the case study grief and loss was referred to quite a bit. I believe it is important to discuss grief and loss in a group because an individual would be able to sympathize with others and share your experiences. I would have Amy attend groups for grieving girlfriends and wives and allow Amy to see that her feelings are relatable and that it is somewhat normal to have these feelings. Amy could receive motivation from this group and she would be able to have a more positive outlook on herself and
I would do my best to have Amy focus on the here and now and reflecting as little as possible on her past. Because Amy seems to be “irritated” and “argumentative”, I would ease my way into a conversation that would allow me, the counselor, to have her express what she is feeling in that moment and establish some type of rapport. I realize that this is a disorder stemming from psychological and emotional problems and I would do my best to give Amy that useful and systematic dialogue that often occurs between a therapist and client. I would go step-by-step and take one issue at a time. Looking at the whole, however, a Gestalt therapist would conclude that Amy is showing symptoms of being in a depressed …show more content…
Progressive Muscle Relaxation: I feel like Amy needs to stop stressing and relax. Therefore, I would like to have Amy come in every session and complete the progressive muscle relaxation activity. Amy would be able to listen to soothing music and relax every bone, muscle, and tendon in her body to the point where she is limp. This will give her the opportunity to just relax and see how it feels to not be so anxious, angry, argumentative, etc.
4. Group Work: In the case study grief and loss was referred to quite a bit. I believe it is important to discuss grief and loss in a group because an individual would be able to sympathize with others and share your experiences. I would have Amy attend groups for grieving girlfriends and wives and allow Amy to see that her feelings are relatable and that it is somewhat normal to have these feelings. Amy could receive motivation from this group and she would be able to have a more positive outlook on herself and