ELEMENTS OF A NARRATIVE CASE CONCEPTULIZATION

ELEMENTS OF A NARRATIVE CASE CONCEPTULIZATION
•Emphasize client strengths, supports and abilities
•Name problem outside person using metaphor or client’s language (externalize problem)
•Explore history in the context of learning what effects the problem has had on client and relationships
•Identify a history of the person’s ability to “resist” (not give in to) the problem
•Discuss the client’s influence over the problem (how have they made positive changes to fight the problem)
•Use of culturally relevant concepts and indigenous meaning making
•Include client’s feelings/thoughts about effects of problem
•Identify client’s values that underlie preferred ways of living
•Speak to client’s intentions for changing life in positive ways

C1) Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior (KVC); C3) Advance Human rights and social, economic and environmental justice (V); C7) Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities (KS)

Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Demonstrate initiative in identifying and seeking consultation around ethical issues
Is able to engage in ethical decision-making across a range of cases
Has insight into the social justice dimensions of ethical decision-making
Communicates within a professional framework and consistently uses professional language
Demonstrate consistent professional presence KVC
KSCA (narrative)

Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice Actively promote education regarding social justice and equity and the impact of injustice on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
Actively engage in advocacy to further human rights, social justice, and address economic and other forms of inequality
Apply complex analysis of how political and social systems influence policies on local and global levels V (focus SJ)

Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Critically analyze methods of assessment to identify personal, professional, and institutional biases
Critically evaluate the ethical use and impact of assessment, intervention, and diagnostic tools
Develop case conceptualization using a variety of theoretical approaches taking into consideration the environmental context KVCA