Diagnosis of Psychological Disorders and Treatment Essay -- Female Sex

IntroductionIn this paper we shall discuss cardinal (2) put on knobs and their symptoms, and attempt to diagnose the clients using the DSM-IV TR. We then shall discuss specific treatment strategies that are based on the four (4) approaches discussed during the Introduction to Psychology course and before long discuss ethical obligations in regard to the client during their treatment. maladysAmanda is a 25 year old Caucasian female whom has a history of sexual laugh at as a child and is in therapy to deal with emotional issues in regards to the abuse. She has been married for three (3) years and enjoys sexual activity with her husband. Her concern lies in the detail that although she is enjoying sexual intercourse and other sexual activities with her husband, she has noniced since becoming sexually active at age 17 that there have been reoccurring issues in regards to maintaining commensurate lubrication. This has been frustrating for both Amanda and her husband and caused som e strain on their marriage.Regina is a 28 year old Caucasian female. She has been married for nine months to her husband, they have two children together and each have nonpareil child from a previous relationship. Regina and her husband are seeking family counseling in regards to issues pertaining on ways give integrate their blended family. During the initial intake Regina is forthcoming but her husband brings up her immense need to clean and maintain their home. He gives specifics to what he describes as a compulsiveness, after talking with Regina she explains she feels an overpowering need to clean and pick up after the children. She goes on to explain her mother was not one for keeping a tidy house and would be embarrassed that it was dirty when frien... ...ue. Another important one is patient confidentiality and maintaining that confidentiality throughout treatment. If a patient does not trust you they are unlikely to get the most out of the therapy strategy you are pursui ng. Lastly, it is very unbecoming to have an inappropriate relationship with a client during their treatment and can cause more harm to the patient.ReferencesFemale Sexual Arousal Disorder in Sexual Disorders and Dysfunctions at ALLPSYCH Online. (n.d.). Retrieved from http//allpsych.com/disorders/sexual/sexualarousal.htmlObsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Anxiety Disorders at ALLPSYCH Online. (n.d.). Retrieved from http//allpsych.com/disorders/anxiety/ocd.htmlStangor, C. (2010). Introduction to Psychology. Irvington, NY Flat World Knowledge, Inc.Weiten, W. (2005). Psychology Themes & Variations (6th ed.) Thompson/ Wadsworth