Essays on Clinical Psychology Page 11

Part 1 Family relationships are never simple and straightforward; it is wrought with interpersonal dynamics, communication patterns, parenting styles, child’s temperament, emotional expression, socialization, religion, cultural traditions and more (Gehart & Tuttle, 2003). Nevertheless, the family exists as the source of love and trust, children look up to their parents for affection, unconditional love, guidance,…

“Stick Figure” by Lori Gottlieb provides a first-person perspective on a young girl’s struggle with anorexia nervosa. The book consists of diary entries written when Lori was only eleven years old. Through these personal accounts, we gain insight into the factors that fueled her obsession with being thin, particularly her mother and peers who shared…

ADHD, also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurological disorder. It is usually present from childhood and causes symptoms such as hyperactivity, poor impulse control, forgetfulness and distractibility. Bart Simpson, the eldest of the Simpsons’ family displayed signs of ADHD. His symptoms were shown though out the episode, especially in the starting. First…

In this essay I will explain the issues Mr X has expressed as I understand them. I will also explore the ethical considerations that should be considered before devising a relevant course of treatment. Mr X stated that he has been employed as an estate agent in the same company for 18 years. During this…