Question

Using the International Classification of Functioning, develop an ICF model for Albert (create in Word and upload your response). Albert is a 33-year-old single, White cis-gender male who reports experiencing pervasively depressed mood following the dissolution of a six-month romantic relationship. Albert describes feeling overwhelmed with feelings of “emptiness” and is convinced that he will be “alone forever.” He additionally reports being “in and out” of psychosocial treatment for suicidal thoughts though denies ever having made any suicide attempts. He also denies engagement in non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors. Albert reports chronic difficulty managing his strong emotions and recognizes that others would describe him as “moody.” He further recognizes that he can quickly escalate with inappropriate and/or intense anger over minor transgressions, which subsequently results in feelings of guilt and embarrassment. His anger makes it difficult to sustain both platonic and romantic relationships. To cope, Albert frequently seeks reassurance from others (e.g., calling in desperation to make sure they still care about him) and drinks excessively (i.e., six or more drinks per sitting). Due to the heaviness and frequency of his drinking in the recent weeks, Albert has called out sick a few times from work to recover from drinking the night before. Albert comes to you for help with managing/regulating intense emotions in an adaptive manner. In addition, he hopes to learn strategies to better navigate interpersonal relationships (e.g., effective communication).

Answer 1

ICF Chart 33 year old male

Health condition · Depression Suicidal thoughts

Body Functions/ structures (Impairments) · Chronic difficulty in managing emotions · Inappropriate and/or intense anger over minor transgressions feelings of guilt and embarrassment

Environmental Internal                                                                                                                                        External Feeling overwhelmed with feelings of “emptiness”                            Anger makes it difficult to sustain both and is convinced that he will be “alone forever.”                                platonic and romantic relationships

Participation · Drinks excessively Called out sick a few times from work to recover from drinking the night before

Activity (Tasks) · Managing/regulating intense emotions in an adaptive manner. Learn strategies to better navigate interpersonal relationships