Assesment/Summary
Client Name: Antwone Fisher
Presenting Problem:
Antwone was referred for treatment for a psych. Evaluation due to his recent and reoccurring altercations with others on the Navy Ship. Antwone has a lot of anger and aggression problems.
Antwone Fisher is a young African American male in his twenties. He was born in an Ohio Correctional facility where he was placed in an orphanage by the state until his mother could resume the responsibilities of him. However his mother abandoned him. His father Edward Elkins, was shot and killed, he never met him. Antwone was placed in the Tate foster home, where he grew up in Ohio. Antwone was constantly verbally and emotionally abused by Mrs. Tate with racial slurs and degrading names. There was also physical and sexual abuse that occurred while he was living in the home by another lady named Naydine. Antwone is currently employed by the Navy and is in good physical health. Antwone has no prior criminal history. He has no current or past substance use or abuse problems. He is in the preparation stage of change.
Treatment:
I would recommend Antwone remain in an intensive outpatient treatment facility until progress is made towards making behavioral changes regarding anger and depression. Participate in anger management for a minimum of six months.
Assessment Grid of Client (AF)
1. Unconscious feelings of guilt which may be being relieved by fighting.(superego)
2. No contact with parents/lack of attachment has caused issues with Antwone’s ability to form a healthy bond with others.
3. Verbal/physical/abused
4. Tortured with fire.
5. Severe Stress from maladaptive family behavior
6. Navy
7. Witnessing of best friend being shot(Jessie)
8. Raped