Paranoid Schizophrenia
Paranoid Schizophrenia Jamaica Webster
University of Phoenix
Dr. Kristi Lane, PhD
September 13, 2010
Abstract
In this paper one will give a description of the data established upon a case study. One will outline the major symptoms of the disorder discussed in the case. The disorder discussed in this case is Paranoid Schizophrenia. One will give a description of the client background. One will also describe any factors in the client background that may predispose him or her to the disorder. One will describe symptoms that he or she may have observed that supports the diagnosis of the individual. One will describe the inconsistency of the disorder found in the case and explain any information observed about the development of the disorder. One will disclose the appropriate short-term and long-term goals for this intervention. One will also explain that therapeutic strategy seems most appropriate in this case and give reasons. One will also give an explanation of which therapeutic modality seems most appropriate in this case and give reasons.
Paranoid Schizophrenia This case study focused on a woman named Valerie, who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Paranoid Schizophrenia is a disorder in which an individual’s thoughts, perceptions, and moods are distorted and leave the person unable to function normally in daily life (Kohn, 2009). In this paper one will discuss major symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia, the clients background, and factors that may predispose Valerie to paranoid schizophrenia. Included in the paper will be observations of the individual and observations of the disorder noticed throughout the interview. Therapeutic interventions that are appropriate for the client will also be discussed.
Background Information
Major Symptoms Valerie is a woman with an advanced degree in her middle ages with no children. Valerie diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenia; at 28 when her marriage became unstable she began
University of Phoenix
Dr. Kristi Lane, PhD
September 13, 2010
Abstract
In this paper one will give a description of the data established upon a case study. One will outline the major symptoms of the disorder discussed in the case. The disorder discussed in this case is Paranoid Schizophrenia. One will give a description of the client background. One will also describe any factors in the client background that may predispose him or her to the disorder. One will describe symptoms that he or she may have observed that supports the diagnosis of the individual. One will describe the inconsistency of the disorder found in the case and explain any information observed about the development of the disorder. One will disclose the appropriate short-term and long-term goals for this intervention. One will also explain that therapeutic strategy seems most appropriate in this case and give reasons. One will also give an explanation of which therapeutic modality seems most appropriate in this case and give reasons.
Paranoid Schizophrenia This case study focused on a woman named Valerie, who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Paranoid Schizophrenia is a disorder in which an individual’s thoughts, perceptions, and moods are distorted and leave the person unable to function normally in daily life (Kohn, 2009). In this paper one will discuss major symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia, the clients background, and factors that may predispose Valerie to paranoid schizophrenia. Included in the paper will be observations of the individual and observations of the disorder noticed throughout the interview. Therapeutic interventions that are appropriate for the client will also be discussed.
Background Information
Major Symptoms Valerie is a woman with an advanced degree in her middle ages with no children. Valerie diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenia; at 28 when her marriage became unstable she began