Clinical Application of Explanatory Theories
Categories Possible
Points
Points
Received
Feedback
A: Client Facts
Key
Information
Problem
Identification
Possible points 11
Received 0 points
Introduction: Relevant History:
Defines Problem:
Describes Symptoms:
Diversity issues noted:
Makes links to references:
B.
Theoretical
Perspective
Modern
Attachment
Theory
Applied
Possible points 17.5
Received 0 points
Summary of attachment theory:
Summary of client’s likely attachment
experience in early childhood:
Client’s symptoms related to
Attachment theory:
Client’s affect regulation described:
Issues related to stress and capacity to
use supports based on type of
attachments
Explains what has shaped client’s
brain from attachment?
Makes links to references:
C.
Neurobiology
Applied
Linkage to
Case
Possible points 17.5
Received points 0
Description of overall neurobiology:
o Right brain development:
o Description of brain processes:
Ability to link specifics of
neurobiology in explaining symptoms
for client:
Stress explained in physiological
terms:
Makes links to references:
D.
Self-Psychology
Applied
Kohut
Stress Impact
on Client
Possible points 30
Received 0 points
Summary of Self Psychology theory:
Client’s symptoms related to Self
Object theory:
Summary of client’s likely self-object
relationships or experiences in early
childhood:
Idealizing:
Grandiose:
Twinship:
Summary of client’s likely self-object
experiences in later development:
Client’s Self-object needs linked to
treatment:
Makes links to references:
E.
Professional
Presentation
Format
Presentation
Clarity of
Concepts
Reference
APA
10 Scholarly
References
Page length 6-
10 pages
Possible points 25
Received 0 points
Formatted appropriately:
Proofed for typos and spelling:
References & Pages:
Minimum 10:
APA formatted:
Length 6—10 Pages:
Overall presentation of concepts:
Ethical presentation of client:
Total 100 0
General Feedback: Juan,
I am returning this rubric to you without
assigning points because it is lacking the
section on Self Psychology as well as
some greater elaboration and examples of
the concepts. I hope you will consider
rewriting it to achieve a grade in the B
range.
The Self-Psychology section alone is
worth 30 out of 100 points so this paper is
already below a C—a failing grade—and
there are other issues with your paper that
will also have point reductions. For
example, you need a greater elaboration
on the specifics of the neurophysiology
and more examples of how your client’s
attachment and self-issues are
manifested—e.g. what does your client do
when engaged in social interactions
(including therapy) that show his
attachment or self issues? How does he
regulate his affect and impulses? This
paper needs more specificity around the
concepts.
You can use the grading rubric above as a
guideline to help you notice what you
have and where you need to elaborate.
Your writing style is very interested and
creative, but an academic paper ultimately
is looking for the rational and facts to
support the rational.
