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For this week’s discussion, I am focusing on Case 18 you decide Julia, for my initial call. Attached is my recording, transcript, and call. I included my references which consist of our case studies provided in our text and a picture of an anorexic girl.

Hello, my name is Julia.  I am calling because several people are worried about me. My parents and college roommate think I have a problem going on, but I do not.  The dean of student life here at college pulled me aside and told me I needed call for an evaluation and that I was not allowed to continue sports till I did so here I am making this stupid call.  They are concerned with my behavior and not looking good.  I feel great like I am at the top of the world, and everyone else wants to bring me down and make me fail. I know I am doing fine it is me focusing on my studies and track to be the best I can be.

Anyways I am hoping the schedule an appointment with your practice as soon as possible, so I can get on with my life so people can stop hounding me and to show them I am doing fine.  If you or your office can call me back so we can schedule your first available appointment, I would appreciate it.  The sooner I get this eval out of the way I can start back to my life and schedule of things that keep me upbeat and going.  You can reach me at my dorm at 810-272-6030.  I am looking forward to talking to you soon to get this out of the way and show everybody that I am doing great.

Gorenstein, E., & Comer, J. (2015). Case studies in abnormal psychology (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Worth Publishers. ISBN: 9780716772736

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