Clinical Interviewing - Part Two Notes

Introduction

• Instructor: Dr. Todd Rhonda
• Roleplay partner: Kelly, graduate assistant at Heroine University
• Purpose: Educational roleplay exercise for clinical interviewing
• Reminder: Agencies may have different requirements for clinical interviews; adapt as needed for ethical practice.

Overview of Part Two

• Focus on:
  • Client's childhood history
  • Relationship history
  • Spirituality

Developmental History Questions

• Location:

  • Reported city and state: Louisville, KY
  • Raised in: Wellington
  • Languages spoken: English and Spanish (not fluently)

• Childhood Overview:

  • Normal childhood, with loving parents
  • Conflicts with mother, who was angry towards the client
  • Client felt singled out in discipline compared to siblings
  • Discussion of mother’s behavior and its impact on client

Family Dynamics

• Siblings:

  • Middle sister: academically successful and responsible
  • Client often felt the brunt of maternal anger

• Parental Involvement:

  • Father: Quiet, not heavily involved in discipline

• Age of Moving Out:

  • Moved out at approximately 19 for college

Relationship History

• Current Status:

  • Married, describes marriage as happy
  • Spouse: Supportive of counseling and aware of the client's therapy

• Past Relationships:

  • Serious boyfriend in graduate school
  • Previous relationships throughout high school and college

Parental History

• Children:

  • One son (age 12) and one daughter
  • Positive relationship with children; strives to be different from her mother
  • Engages in family activities and emphasizes healthy communication

• Concerns About Children:

  • No trauma or loss reported
  • Child's teacher expressed concern about potential depression in son; sought help but son is doing well now

Conclusion

• Client expresses commitment to being a better parent and learning from childhood experiences
• Reminder to reach out for questions or concerns
• Encouragement to move on to Part Three of the video series.