Vargas Family Case Study: Second Session

Read “Topic 2: Vargas Case Study.” Select one of the Vargas family members and complete a Cultural Formulation Interview based on the “Cultural Formulation” section in the DSM-5 and based on the new information learned in session two of the Vargas case study. Refer to the attached CFI form for guidance and complete the CFI template.

APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

Review the Topic 2: Vargas Family Case Study. Write a 750-1,000-word   paper in which you demonstrate how therapists apply psychoanalytic and   cognitive-behavioral theories to analyze the presenting problem(s) and   choose appropriate interventions.

Be sure to answer the following questions in your paper:

1. What are the two main      presenting problems for the Vargas   family?
2. How are the problems      maintained?
   • From             the psychoanalytic perspective
   • From the             cognitive-behavioral perspective
3. What interventions          would you plan to use in your next session?
   • From the             psychoanalytic perspective (identify       and describe your plan for       two       interventions)
   • From the cognitive-behavioral             perspective (identify and describe       your plan for two     interventions)
4. What is the role of the          counselor in the change process?
   • From the             psychoanalytic perspective
   • From the cognitive-behavioral           perspective

Cite at least three academic sources (peer-reviewed journal   articles, books, etc.).

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA   Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to   beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for   successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the   directions in the Student Success Cente