Defining and exploring the presenting problem of a client often lays the foundation for a positive treatment relationship and the beginning of an interpretive therapeutic inquiry. From a clinical perspective, the presenting problem is often manifested via a chief complaint, symptoms, a series of life stressorswhich may be interpersonal or environmental in natureor a combination of these variables. In this assignmentand predicated on a psychodynamic understanding you will thoughtfully describe your exploration of a clients presenting problem. The assignment must include all of the following components:
