Miki Case Study Psychology

Jia Liang, “Miki” is a 24-year- old woman who lives at home in Galloway, NJ

with her family, which includes: a mother, brother, and her boyfriend. Miki is a first-year

student in the Master’s of Occupational Therapy Program at Stockton University, and is

working her way to be an occupational therapist. In undergraduate, Miki was involved in

Stockton’s Environmental Club. Currently, she is involved in SOTA (Stockton

Occupational Therapy Association). Miki’s hobbies are playing with her chickens,

singing and eating. Miki does not work during the school year, but works during the

summer part time at a variety of jobs. Miki is not very physically active, but would like to

be; she says her boyfriend is her motivator. Miki values family, traditions, and also
Miki is very spiritual; she believes change comes from

within. Miki also believes that her deceased grandparents are always watching over her,

and in karma (what goes around comes back around).

Miki completed a wellness assessment tool, which provided scores to determine

Miki’s wellness in different aspects of her life. Miki scored lowest on physical wellness

and emotional wellness. From a strengths-based perspective, Miki scored the highest on

spiritual wellness and environmental wellness. Miki also completed a strengths

worksheet. Miki recognized that some of her best skills include her being artistic and

creative. Miki also identified her best personal qualities, which include her being

dedicated, determined, responsible, and willing to learn. These two wellness tools will

help determine goals that are unique and specific to