6. Elaborate on Treatment Implications and Recommendations
The symptoms reported and reflected in elevations on the Clinical Syndrome scales (Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse, etc.) are those that are most problematic and thus should be targeted as high priorities. However, these also need to be understood in the context of the client’s personality patterns and pathologies. Under each of the personality disorder scales, there are sections with relevant suggestions for treatment recommendations. These can be considered, along with other information, to expand on what would be the most appropriate interventions. Additional useful resources in this process are Chapter 14 of this book