Youth Session Proposal

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FOCUS OF PRESENT SESSION: This session focused on discussing youth’s anger. Before the interview, the therapist conducted a safety assessment of youth for any suicidal ideation, plans or intent. The youth denied having any suicidal thoughts or plans of harming herself or anyone else at that present time. Youth checked-in as feeling “okay”, and her week described her week as being “okay.” Denae presented for therapy in an angry mood and her affect was congruent with her behavior. She was observed taking deep breaths, and periodically looking over her shoulder. She reported that her ex-friend and another student was plotting to fight with her after school. The youth was asked if a report was made with her school. Denae noted that her parents

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