PSYC FPX 4900 Assessment 3 Comprehensive Case Presentation PSYC FPX 4900 Psychology Capstone Project

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Introduction

• Chelsea and Chen case study
• Cultural Competence
• Theoretical Explanation
• Professional Behaviors
• Supporting Research
• Ethical Principles and Standards
• Alternative Solutions
• Course of Action
• Supporting Research
• Conclusion

Chelsea and Chen Case Study

• Chen is a Chinese adoptee
• Chen is in the 3rd grade
• She is small and quiet
• Chen performs well in school (Capella University, n.d.)
• Chen refused to present her oral book report
• She ran out of class crying
• The teacher referred Chen to Chelsea
• Chelsea is a 34-year-old white female school counselor (Capella University, n.d.)

Chen’s Background

• Chen lived in an orphanage until she was 5 years old
• She was adopted at the age of 5
• Chen was born with a cleft palate
• She moved to the U.S. with her American Caucasian parents
• Chen underwent surgery to repair her cleft palate at age 6
• The Clarks, Chen’s adoptive parents, are loving and supportive (Capella University, n.d.)

Cultural Competence

• Understand
• Accept
• Appreciate
• Interact With an Open Mind

What is Cultural Competence?

• ADDRESSING MODEL:
  • Age/Generation
  • Disability Status (developmental)
  • Disability Status (acquired)
  • Religion and Spiritual Orientation
  • Ethnicity
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Indigenous heritage
  • National Origin
  • Gender

Cultural Issues in Chen’s Case Study

• Cultural Issues:
  • Age
  • Disability
  • Ethnicity
  • National Origin

Main Points of Cultural Difference

Cultural Issues

• Chelsea needs to consider these cultural identities
• Chelsea should address both Chen and her teacher’s behaviors
• Chelsea can educate the teacher about Chinese culture, international adoption, and child social anxiety

Chelsea’s Considerations

Theoretical Explanation

• Psychosocial Development Theory:
  • Based on eight stages of development
• Erikson’s Theory:
  • Life development is staged
  • Early stages lay the foundation for later stages

Psychosocial Development Theory

• If a child fails to progress through each stage, future developmental problems may arise
• For example, failing to establish identity can lead to difficulties in relationships during adulthood

Attachment Theory

• Bowlby/Ainsworth:
  • Children form attachments to caregivers
  • Attachment occurs even if caregiving is insufficient
  • Initial infant-caregiver experiences affect future relationships
  • Influences development and behavior in adult life

Chen’s Development

• Chen lived in an orphanage until she was 5 years old
• She was born with a cleft palate
• Chen lacked consistent caregiving
• She wasn’t nurtured during her early months
• Chen did not develop trust, initiative, or self-confidence

Therapy Solutions

• Recreate early psychosocial development stages
• Chelsea should educate Chen’s parents
• Chelsea can contact a specialist
• Chelsea can connect Chen’s parents with resources to assist them in specialized parenting
• Chelsea needs to talk to Chen about her feelings and fears

Professional Behaviors

• Stereotyping
• Biases
• Prejudices