Psychological evaluation

Grey’s Anatomy is a primetime medical drama series created by Shonda Rhimes and is in the midst of its thirteenth season. The series focuses on the lives of a group of surgical interns during their training at the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital. Although each intern has a unique and remarkable backstory, the protagonist of the show is Meredith Grey. Her trials and tribulations are what kept so many viewers intrigued. The opening episode storyline begins with an introduction into the life of…

Reviewing key assumptions of trauma-informed approaches One must review the key assumptions of trauma-informed approaches to achieve the goal of this literature review, which is to explore the extent to which trauma-informed approaches have improved children’s experiences within learning contexts. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services suggested four key assumptions in a trauma-informed approach (Substance Abuse…

Utilization of PTSD Screening in a Primary Care Setting Background Since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States, nearly 14 years ago, there have been over 2 million military personnel deployed in support of the Global War on Terror (GWOT), with more than 45% of this number having deployed more than once (Castro, 2014). Combat operations in both the Afghanistan and Iraqi theater have created a population of combat veterans in America who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (Fulton…

It can be easily understood that Sigmund Freud and Karl Marx wanted to challenge the status quo within their societies. They grew to a level of dissatisfaction from the production of their community and wanted to emphasize the problems and revelations to birth from this. Karl Marx was born in 1818, in Trier, Germany. From a young age, Marx was curious about the conservative government that he lived under. This curiosity turned to frustration, then anger and he sought to research and reveal the…

Introduction: During my field practice experience, I will be working with the Black Women’s Health Alliance (BWHA). BWHA works with women of African Ancestry and other women of color to help improve healthcare outcomes and eliminate or reduce health disparities. They accomplish this by providing advocacy, education, research and support activities, programs and services. My educational background in public health will play a significant role in the internship position there. My field practice…

Nurture is defined as the collective impact of all environmental factors that affect growth and behavior. Because it is very difficult to control the differences in the environments of people with severe anxiety, determining the main factor is problematic. Many psychologists believe that anxiety is a product of childhood experiences. If a child is raised in a harmful environment, it will reflect on his or her behavior during adolescence and adult life. This is not only believed for diseases,…

http://psychcentral.com/lib/fight-or-flight/00030 McDevitt-Murphy, M. E., (2011). Significant Other Enhanced Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for PTSD and Alcohol Misuse in OEF/OIF Veterans. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. American Psychological Association 2011, Vol. 42, No. 1,…

Antwone Fisher is an African-American Male. His birth parents are Edward Elkins and Eva Mae Fisher. Both of his parents are of African-American descent. Antwone’s mother murdered his father two months before he was born, leaving Antwone Fisher growing up never knowing his father. Her inappropriate behavior resulted in being sentenced to prison. Antwone Fisher was born while his mother was incarcerated. Antwone Fisher has suffered from sexual abuse, trauma, emotional neglect, severe verbal abuse…

It is key for my success to be able to find and process any feelings that arise when working with a client. To be able to understand a client’s story prior to creating my clinical view will be created through focusing on a correct assessment and evaluation process. My choices for electives and, or research opportunities will focus on the area of assessment and diagnosis so I can develop a reliable clinical plan, and not allowing my preconceived ideas dictate treatment. In addition, if I continue…

Malmgren & Meisel conducted a study in 2004 to examine the service delivery and risk factors for emotional and behavioral disorderd youth who were served by one jurisdiction’s child welfare, juvenile justice, and special education agencies. The researcher mentioned in the research paper that emotional and behavioral disorders may make children more vulnerable to engaging in delinquent behavior than nondisabled peers, and child-serving institutions are more likely to identify youth with…