Summer Stone Case Study

Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Plan of Summer Stone
The purpose of this paper is to provide a complete assessment on a fictional or non-fictional individual of choice. The principal goal of assessment—within a clinical context—is to ascertain the various aspects, characteristics, or traits of the client and his or her circumstances that might influence the decisions and impact the success of treatment. Assessment techniques are also fundamental to the treatment planning procedure. This procedure consists of: evaluating information with regard to the drinking behavior of the client; exploring any alcohol-related issues (as well as other areas of psychosocial functioning) to aid in the development and prioritization of long and short-term treatment goals; choosing the most appropriate interventions for the identified problem(s); determining and addressing any detected barriers to treatment commitment and compliance; and monitoring the progress of the client toward specified goals (e. g., abstinence, harm reduction, and improved psychosocial functioning). This report includes the client’s presenting-problem analysis, a …show more content…
Summer stated that because of a promising job position, her husband decided that they move to a new location and she would become a stay-at-home mom. Although she is financially stable and now lives in an upper middle-class neighborhood, Summer said that the move was rather difficult for her because she knew no one in the community and this made her feel like an outsider, which was very depressing. Summer stated that she compensated for her inhibitions by having a few drinks of wine—which loosened her up, made her feel like she belonged, and just as good as everyone else. She explained, “I try to participate in community events on a regular basis and I am very active in the children’s lives at home and at school because my husband is away on business a