will complete a treatment plan based on a case vignette. Vignette and template is provided. Template must be filled in with answers.  The six steps problem selection, problem definition, goal development, objective construction, intervention creation, and diagnosis determinationProblem selection/Presenting complaints: in narrative writing format, the student clearly and accurately identifies the most significant problem(s) to focus on in the treatment process.
Problem definition: the student clearly and accurately defines the problem(s), indicating how it is evidenced for the client and offering specific symptoms that are contributing to the problem.
Goal development: the student clearly and accurately identifies three (3) global, long-term goals that you believe will lead to a positive treatment outcome, with one descriptive statement per goal.
Objective construction: the student creates at least two objectives for each goal, which are written in behaviorally measurable language so that it is clear when the client has met the objectives. Each objective must clearly flow from the goal. Students should consider the SMART acronym when they are setting objectives (i.e., objectives should be S=specific, M=measurable, A=attainable/achievable, R=realistic, T=time-bound).
Intervention creation: the student creates at least one intervention for each objective, which are selected based on the clients needs in the vignette.
Diagnosis determination: the student provides their best assessment of a working diagnosis based on the information provided in the vignette (tip: diagnosing is tough, just do your best!).

Vignette:
David, a 28-year-old, single, Caucasian male was referred for counseling based on complaints of a lack of direction in life and feelings of emptiness. In the initial counseling session, he reported that his girlfriend of five years just broke up with him last month, and that he hasnt been able to eat, sleep, or enjoy hobbies. Because of the blues, he said he has been isolating more and more, unable to go to work or hang out with friends. He stated that he only gets about 4 hours of sleep per night. He described daily thoughts about ending his life, although he promised the therapist he would not act on them. When asked about his family-of-origin, David began to cry, stating that his father left when he was six years old, and that his grandfather, with whom he was very close, suddenly died when he was in High School. Overall, David reported that he has trouble trusting people, feels extremely lonely and unworthy of love, and fears he will never love again.