Assignment: Application of Cognitive Behavior Theory to a Case Study
This week, your theoretical orientation is cognitive behavior theory. You will use the case study of Tiffani Bradley . Use the "Dissecting a Theory and Its Application to a Case Study" worksheet (Attached) to help you dissect the theory. You do not need to submit this handout. It is a tool for you to use to dissect the theory and then you can employ the information in the table to complete your assignment.
In this Assignment, you prepare a 5-minute video case presentation. It is common to present a case analysis in multidisciplinary team meetings or with your supervisor and colleagues. This assignment offers you an opportunity to provide insights and perspectives to a case.
To prepare:
• Use the Tiffani Bradley case study.
• Read this article listed in the Learning Resources: González-Prendes, A. A., & Thomas, S. A. (2009). Culturally sensitive treatment of anger in African American women: A single case study. Clinical Case Studies, 8(5), 383-402.
This article provides a nice framework for how the authors' cognitive-behavioral theoretical orientation shaped the conceptualization of the case and assessment and intervention.
Submit a800 word script discussing the client, Tiffani Bradley. Although this is a professional presentation, it is not a formal presentation as in a speech.
Imagine that you are discussing your case with a group of peers in a meeting. For example, if you stumble a bit, don't feel you have to record yourself again.
• You can have notes in front of you to help you remember your points.
• However, your script does need to be professional. In other words, dress professionally and conduct yourself as if you are in an agency setting with colleagues and supervisors.
Be sure to maintain eye contact as if you were speaking in front of your colleagues. Finally, be sure to record yourself in a room that is quiet and where no one interrupts you.
Your script presentation should include the following:
• In 1 to 2 sentences, identify and describe the presenting problem.
• In 1 to 2 sentences, briefly define and conceptualize the problem from a cognitive-behavioral theoretical orientation.
• Formulate 2 assessment questions that you will ask the client to better understand the client's problem. Remember, the assessment questions should be guided by cognitive-behavioral theory.
• In 1 to 2 sentences, identify two goals for treatment. Again, remember, the goals should be consistent with cognitive-behavioral theory.
• In 1 to 2 sentences, describe the treatment plan from a cognitive-behavioral theoretical orientation. Remember, the treatment plan should align with the goal(s) for work.
• Discuss one outcome you would measure, if you were to evaluate whether the intervention worked, and explain how this is consistent with cognitive behavior theory. Evaluate one merit and one limitation of cognitive behavior theory as it relates to the case study.
• Evaluate the application of cognitive-behavioral theory in relation to a diversity issue pertinent to the case.
Be sure to:
• Identify and correctly reference the case study you have chosen.
• Script should be clear and easy to read.