Clinical Interview Role-Play Part 2 - Educational, Vocational, and Legal History

Summary

The transcript captures a candid conversation about a young person's struggles with anxiety, alcohol use, and their impact on education and work. The individual discusses their schooling, college experiences, and vocational history, noting that anxiety affects attendance and job performance. They also touch on their legal history, spiritual beliefs, financial dependence, and sleeping habits, expressing a desire for independence and addressing their issues.

Takeaways

• 🎓 The individual had a challenging educational history, with anxiety affecting their grades and attendance.
• 📚 Despite enjoying school, the person found college coursework and professors to be very stressful.
• 🗣️ The individual has been confronted by professors about their performance and attendance issues.
• 🏢 They have worked part-time in a department store and found work stressful, particularly due to anxiety.
• 🚫 The person has faced legal issues, including shoplifting at the age of 14 or 15, which led to police involvement.
• 🥂 Alcohol use began at 14 and has become more frequent, serving as a means to reduce anxiety and social discomfort.
• 🍽️ The individual's eating habits are considered healthy, with no significant changes in appetite noted.
• 💤 They sleep more than desired, using it as a way to escape stress and anxiety.
• 😔 The individual has experienced periods of sadness and frustration, but does not consider themselves clinically depressed.
• 💼 Currently, they are financially supported by their parents and live on campus, aspiring for greater independence.

Q & A

How did the individual's anxiety affect their school performance?

The individual's anxiety made it tough to achieve the grades they wanted and sometimes affected their attendance due to issues like being hungover.

What was the individual's response when confronted about their performance in school?

They generally claimed to have a lot on their plate and were trying to balance everything, often feeling tired or exhausted.

How has the individual's college experience been so far?

They like being surrounded by people but find the coursework and professors to be very stressful.

What was the individual's vocational history before college?

They worked at a department store after school, but not as much now that they are in college.

How has anxiety and alcohol use impacted the individual's work performance?

Anxiety at work, especially the pressure and fear of making mistakes, has been a significant issue, and alcohol use has sometimes affected their performance.

Has the individual ever lost employment due to anxiety or alcohol use?

They have given up opportunities because of these issues, indicating an impact on their employment.

What is the individual's educational goal in college?

They are studying education with the aim of working with children, possibly in early childhood education.

How did the individual's alcohol use evolve from when they first started at age 14?

Initially, it was more about hanging out and having fun, but it has become more frequent over time.

What is the individual's goal regarding alcohol use in treatment?

The goal is to reduce alcohol consumption or potentially discontinue use.

Has the individual ever had any legal issues?

Yes, they were involved in shoplifting and underage drinking at around 14 or 15, which led to police involvement.

How does the individual describe their current financial situation?

They are currently supported by their parents and live on campus, but they would like to be more independent.

What is the individual's spiritual belief?

They believe in God and identify with Catholicism, although it's not a super important aspect of their life at the moment.