PYC4808 Assignment 5
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
2024
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Case Study Alisha (14 years old) was referred to a
psychologist, for psychotherapeutic intervention, because
of concerning eating behaviour. Her mom, Tisha (45 years
old) reported that she has found chocolate bar wrappings
hidden in Alisha’s room, and has also noticed the
remnants of vomit in the toilet bowls. In the parent intake
interview, Alisha’s parents, Tisha and Clinton (53 years
old) indicated that Alisha was sexually abused by an
unknown offender at the age of three. This was reported
to the SAPS, and an investigation ensued, however, the
perpetrator was never identified. At the time, Alisha
refused to go to school, threw violent temper tantrums
and had nightmares at night. Her parents took her for
play therapy with a counsellor, and the behavioural
difficulties subsided. Alisha was never informed about the
abuse, and the parents decided not to tell anyone in the
family. At age 13 years old, Alisha developed social and
performance anxiety, had very few friends and felt
awkward around others. She performed well
academically, and was a competitive athlete and dancer.
However, since beginning Grade 8 this year, Alisha has
become more lethargic, and doesn’t have sufficient
energy to compete competitively. Her academic marks
have remained stable; however, she no longer enjoys
school. In her first few sessions with the psychologist,
Alisha disclosed that she struggles with her anxiety and is
feeling down, and has begun binging on certain foods,
and then purging when she feels “stuffed”. She is
concerned about these behaviours, and said “I just want
to feel normal again, what is wrong with me”. She also
reported that she feels her parents favour her younger
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
2024
CONTACT:
, PYC4808 Assignment 5 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024
Case Study Alisha (14 years old) was referred to a
psychologist, for psychotherapeutic intervention, because
of concerning eating behaviour. Her mom, Tisha (45 years
old) reported that she has found chocolate bar wrappings
hidden in Alisha’s room, and has also noticed the
remnants of vomit in the toilet bowls. In the parent intake
interview, Alisha’s parents, Tisha and Clinton (53 years
old) indicated that Alisha was sexually abused by an
unknown offender at the age of three. This was reported
to the SAPS, and an investigation ensued, however, the
perpetrator was never identified. At the time, Alisha
refused to go to school, threw violent temper tantrums
and had nightmares at night. Her parents took her for
play therapy with a counsellor, and the behavioural
difficulties subsided. Alisha was never informed about the
abuse, and the parents decided not to tell anyone in the
family. At age 13 years old, Alisha developed social and
performance anxiety, had very few friends and felt
awkward around others. She performed well
academically, and was a competitive athlete and dancer.
However, since beginning Grade 8 this year, Alisha has
become more lethargic, and doesn’t have sufficient
energy to compete competitively. Her academic marks
have remained stable; however, she no longer enjoys
school. In her first few sessions with the psychologist,
Alisha disclosed that she struggles with her anxiety and is
feeling down, and has begun binging on certain foods,
and then purging when she feels “stuffed”. She is
concerned about these behaviours, and said “I just want
to feel normal again, what is wrong with me”. She also
reported that she feels her parents favour her younger
