Violet is a 20-year-old woman with a history of difficult relationships. She was in foster care from 12 to 18 years old. She attended a career college and is employed as a dental assistant. This is her first real job. She was referred to you after a patient at her dental office had a stalking complaint. She apparently began dating a young man (John) after meeting him at the dentist’s office.
When she arrives for her appointment with you, she is dressed provocatively in a low-cut blouse and tight pants. She has heavy eye makeup on and seems to be very needy, becoming tearful several times during the session.
At the start of the interview, she states that this…show more content… He says, “Anyone can go to college, but how many of you have been on TV?”
He also states that he has a unique ability to be the center of attention and that people are drawn to him. He has been a successful salesman, but is not able to maintain a job for more than about 1 to 2 years. He brags about his sexual conquests almost nonstop. After several group sessions, he does acknowledge some history of depression.
One day, you hear him discussing a “great investment opportunity” with the other group members prior to the start of the session. You ask him to stop his discussion and he agrees. However, after concluding the session, he asks you if you would like to invest in his Internet company. He says that he knows you told him to stop because you were interested in joining him at the beginning and watching it grow. After you tell him no again, he cusses at you and leaves the group.
Case Three: Onur
You have been asked to evaluate a 25-year-old man named Onur who is presented before the court following charges of embezzlement. An evaluation is requested pending investigation. He had been working at a savings and loan company. During the past 2.5 years, a number of older adults in nursing homes had unexplained transfers made to an off-shore bank.
There are significant indications that Onur was directly involved in the missing funds. There is, however, little physical evidence to tie
