Written by Terry Bardagjy on March 26, 2021
Clinical Vignette Eva is a 21-year-old transgender individual, assigned as male at birth, who has been hospitalized at your facility after a suicide attempt. You have been assigned to provide psychological input for her discharge plan. She reports using alcohol since middle school to manage social anxiety and feelings of alienation. In college, she self-identified […]
Written by Terry Bardagjy on March 25, 2021
Clinical Vignette Alyssa, a single mother living in a rural setting, arrives requesting help with her two daughters (ages 5 and 8). Both children reportedly experience nightmares, anxiety attacks, frequent temper tantrums, and significant difficulties regulating their emotions. These symptoms have impaired their ability to sleep, complete their schoolwork, and complete age-appropriate household tasks. Alyssa […]
Written by Terry Bardagjy on March 25, 2021
Vignettes Jessica is White and enjoying a movie with her 6-year-old niece and her niece’s best friend. She is excited to see that a Latina actress is playing Cinderella. She is surprised, however, when Cinderella appears on the screen and her niece exclaims “Cinderella’s not Mexican!” Jessica is even more surprised to see her niece’s […]
Written by Terry Bardagjy on September 11, 2020
Clinical Vignette Kayla, a 13-year-old girl with type 1 diabetes (T1D), was referred for outpatient psychological services because of concerns about depressed mood and lack of engagement in diabetes self-care. In your interview with her, she stated that she “doesn’t care” about her health, and expressed frustration and anger about her parent’s “nagging” about diabetes. […]
Written by Terry Bardagjy on September 9, 2020
Clinical Vignette Jenny is a 2-year, 1-month-old toddler whose parents report continuing concerns about her development. Her pediatrician has responded with a request for a detailed developmental assessment. Language is a major area of worry, although motor skills are delayed, and Jenny is described as “clumsy.” Jenny was born at 25 weeks gestational age. She […]
Written by Terry Bardagjy on September 9, 2020
Lissa, a 13-year-old girl, is brought to your office by her parents because of reported intermittent low mood and significant social anxiety. They describe her as being a kind girl and “having a big heart.”
