Mini Script About Rafael Anxiety Disorder Case Study
Capella University Mini Script About Rafael Anxiety Disorder Case Study

Question Description
Consider the following scenario:

Your 2 p.m. client, Rafael, identifies as a Hispanic male client born in Mexico but living in our country since he was 8 years old. Rafael’s cultural identification is different than how you identify, and he is very nervous about using medications to treat his symptoms of anxiety that are leading to frequent panic attacks. It is important to take into consideration what he learned from his Hispanic culture about mental health and substance use disorders, anxiety, and appropriate/sanctioned versus unsanctioned treatments.

Write out a mini script showing what you, Rafael’s counselor, might say to Rafael.

Complete and submit a mini-script responding to Rafael by:

Discussing the fact that anxiety is not a character or personality flaw but a biological response,
Exploring how medications can be a useful tool for someone struggling with significant anxiety,
Demonstrating cultural sensitivity and humility towards his concerns, and
Offering one or more empathetic responses towards his concerns.