M2 Discussion: Engagement and Counseling Skills in a First Session

Provide your thoughts in regard to Carly's case using the Biopsychosocial (BPS) Model that you learned about in Module 2, Lesson 2. What are some biological, psychological, and social factors based on the model which apply to her case presently? Please discuss at least 2 important factors for biology, 2 important factors for psychological, and 2 important factors for social in thinking about the model and elaborate on each fully in your discussion. As a reminder, the domains of the BPS Model are: Biological: genetics, current or past illness, family history of illness or disease, age, sex, race and ethnicity, behavioral factors that affect health such as smoking, exercise, and nutrition Psychological: psychological symptoms such as anxiety, depressed mood, irritability, delusions, or hallucinations; personality factors like openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism; temperament factors such as sensitivity, reactivity, and emotionality Social: family context, history of trauma, living conditions, culture, socioeconomic status, education and other life stressors or protective factors Identify Carly’s strengths. This should include individual strengths, as well as those in her family and environment. Please identify and provide examples of at least 2 strengths in detail. How are issues of culture and diversity (e.g. race, SES, gender, LGBTQ issues, family composition, immigration status) should be considered in working with the child and family? Please share at least 2 factors and use examples to support your statements. What are some developmental/age-related issues which might impact treatment with Carly? Please be sure to include at least one specific example and provide details. What might be some goals for treatment with Carly? More specifically, what goals do you think should be set for treatment based on Carly's case? Please identify 3 specific goals and provide details and refer to the M2 Content Guide 1: Treatment Planning. Your entire paper should be 3-4 pages in length.