Review the case study and then answer the questions that follow.
Santiago Gordon-Cruz (he, him, his) is a 6-year-old Argentinian boy who witnessed the murder of his father, Manuel, 6 months ago. Manuel was shot multiple times during a robbery in the bodega where he worked down the street. Since the murder, Santiago has had trouble sleeping, often cries, and has been refusing to leave the house. His mother, Adelina (she, her, hers), notes that Santiago regularly complains that his tummy hurts, is startled by any sudden or loud noises, and constantly wants to be held by family members. He has a poor appetite, and he doesn’t sleep well.
The family is Catholic. Adelina says that she has told Santiago many times that his father is in heaven, and they pray for him every day. Her son does not appear to be comforted by this.
The Gordon-Cruz family legally immigrated to the United States about 4 years ago. Santiago and Adelina speak English, although the family primarily speaks their native Spanish at home and in their community.
Questions
From your perspective as Santiago’s psychiatric nurse practitioner, answer the following questions in a two- to three-page double-spaced paper (not including the reference page) in APA format. Include at least two peer-reviewed, evidence-based references (not including your textbooks).
- What type of psychotherapy can you recommend for Santiago? Provide a rationale. How would you explain to Adelina how this intervention could help her son?
- Identify a case conceptualization based on cognitive behavioral therapy for this case.
- What level of care would you recommend for Santiago? How often would you want to see him? Are there any recommendations you would make for the family as a whole?
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| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| Integration of Knowledge view longer description | 10 pts Demonstrates full understanding and application of course concepts integrated into own insights. Shows analysis and synthesis of ideas. 8 pts Demonstrates that you understand and have applied course concepts for the most part. Shows some analysis and synthesis of ideas. 6 pts Demonstrates that you understand and have applied course concepts to some extent. Some conclusions are not supported in the paper. 4 pts Demonstrates that you only partially understand and have applied course concepts. Most conclusions are not supported in the paper. 2 pts Does not demonstrate that you fully understand and have applied course concepts. | / 10 pts |
| Topic Focus view longer description | 10 pts The paper is appropriately focused. A thesis statement provides direction. 8 pts The paper is mostly focused. A thesis statement provides some direction. 6 pts The topic is focused but lacks direction. 4 pts The topic is too broad or too narrow. 2 pts The topic is not clearly defined. | / 10 pts |
| Depth of Discussion view longer description | 10 pts Includes in-depth discussion and elaboration throughout the paper. 8 pts Includes in-depth discussion and elaboration in most of the paper. 6 pts Includes in-depth discussion and elaboration in some of the paper. 4 pts Omits pertinent content or content runs on excessively. Quotations from others outweigh your own ideas excessively. 2 pts Only contains cursory discussion. | / 10 pts |
| Cohesiveness view longer description | 10 pts Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one point to the next. Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources. 8 pts For the most part, ties together information. Paper flows with only some disjointedness. Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material. 6 pts Sometimes ties together information. Paper mostly does not flow and much disjointedness is apparent. Demonstrates only some understanding of the relationship among material. 4 pts Rarely ties together information. Paper does not flow. Does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among material. 2 pts Does not tie together information. Paper does not flow and appears to be about disparate issues. Does not demonstrate understanding of relationship among material. | / 10 pts |
| Writing, Composition, Grammar, Spelling, References, and APA Format view longer description | 10 pts Excellently written and composed. No errors in format, references, spelling, and grammar. 8 pts Well written and composed. A few minor errors in format, references, spelling, and/or grammar. 6 pts Somewhat well written and composed. Many minor errors in format, references, spelling, and/or grammar. 4 pts Poorly written and composed. Major errors in format, references, spelling, and/or grammar, but still understandable. 2 pts Very poorly written and composed. Major errors in format, references, spelling, and/or grammar make it difficult to understand. | / 10 pts |
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