2. CLIENT DESCRIPTION Susie 21 year old white female Student at
the University of Mississippi with 2semesters left Major:
Hospitality Management First time enrolled in EDHE (mandated
client) Academic issues 3. ASSESSMENTS Myers Briggs Type Indicator
(MBTI) Personalitytype Help me get a better understanding of client
andgive the client information she might not be awareof or thought
about in this way Career Style Interview (CSI) Opportunityto
establish relationship with theclient and get to know her on a
different level. Help client gain a new perspective on reasons
forchoosing, or not choosing, a specific career path 4.
MEDICAL/DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY No serious medical or developmental
issues. Never been diagnosed with any psychologicaldisorders. First
time the client has seen a counselor andit is not by choice
(mandated by EDHE). The client reported no history of her
familymembers having any psychiatric issues. 5. SCHOOL/ACADEMIC
HISTORY Client loves being a hospitality managementmajor Reports
that she has never had academicissues until last semester. Stopped
going to class Didnt study as much as she should have Lots of
trouble with Accounting 6. HOME BEHAVIOR/SOCIAL Family: Client is
very close with her family. Client is the middle child- 1older
sister, 1 youngerbrother. Parents have been going through a divorce
for thepast 2 years. Parents divorce had a very negative impact on
client. Shereports last semester her parents divorce became
verynasty and in result, she became kind of depressed.However,
client currently reports she is not depressed at allnow and was
just going through a hard time last year. Maternal grandfather died
last semester 7. HOME BEHAVIOR/SOCIAL Social: Client reports she
has a great group of friendsthat are very supportive and has a
healthy sociallife. Work: Clientbegan working as a part-time
receptionistabout two weeks ago. She loves her job becauseit
directly relates to her major. 8. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS CSI: Client
was very cooperative and gave more thanenough information. The
assessment was more of aconversation, rather than an interview.
Admires her mother Enjoys spending time with her family and
friends.Loves to play with her dog. Favorite TV shows are Say Yes
to the Dress andGlee Liked English, Hated Math Early recollections
involved vacations with her family(very happy memories) 9. SUMMARY
OF FINDINGS MBTI: ENFJ Places other people as being highest
ofimportance and priority and in turn, put ownneeds on the back
burner Likes to have things settled and organized; likesstructure
Avoids conflict and confrontation Ability to relate to others with
empathy Very trustworthy and loyal` 10. DSM DIAGNOSIS Axis I None
Axis II None Axis III None Axis IV Parents recently divorcing
Maternal grandfather passing away about 1 year ago Academic
problems Axis V GAF: 71-80 11. TREATMENT PLAN AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Monitor Academic Progress Effective study strategies Check grades
Keep up with absences in each class Provide Susie with different
tools and resourcesthat she can benefit from in case she
goesthrough another difficult time in the future. Triggers (i.e.
isolation, loss of appetite, lack of sleep) Counseling Center
Discuss careers that would be appropriate for her Careers that
involve structure and engaging withpeople 12. REFERENCES Kennedy,
B.R. & Kennedy, A.D. (2004). Using the myersbriggs type
indicator in career counseling. Journal ofEmployment Counseling,
41, 38-44.
