INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Good evening, I am Angelica Fajardo and I will be the representative for this interview session together with me are *say names* and we are all 4th year Miriam College Students. We would first like to say thank you for being here and accepting the invitation for us to interview you today. So, before we begin with the interview proper let’s have a short icebreaker lang para pampawala ng kaba. Ahah Ice Breaker (ANGELICA) Introduction (ANGELICA) We would be asking a few questions, would that be alright with you? (*continue if yes) If there are any questions that you are uncomfortable with, please let us know and we can skip the questions. If you have any concerns, you may ask any of us here. She is in her 20’s working Michelle Former housemate Former Volunteer in LCRC Seems to be cheery and laughs constantly Seems forgetful Seems unorganized Questions for Rapport Building: (ANGELICA) Before we start, may we ask if you have read and understand the informed consent? -Yes How would you like to be addressed? -Jean How are you today? -Kakatapos lang ng dinner so busog How are you doing this pandemic? - Work from home so busy may pinagkakaabalahan What brings you here today? (Optional) Educational and Work Background: (ANGELICA) What was school like for you? (Grade school to college, if willing to share) Highschool-> parang baba ng self esteem, questioning why do I have to study, did not find the purpose in studying - Trying to find guys, kinda like a hopeless romantic (centered worry and concern is to find partner) up to college- thought that life is about getting a partner and thats the sole purpose of it Have you discovered a talent of yours when you were a child? Making greeting cards-> express through art as a gift to parents Talent as an adult? Professional designer, recently discovered that she can sing and play the ukelele What are you proud of? Able to get out from LCRC, now 1 year in job in a publishing company What do you like about yourself? Very curious, persevering on something when its not perfect What is your current job? (*if they have a job) Graphic designer REX bookstore How long have you been in this job? 1 year in the job, first time? How are you doing/do you feel in your current job? In Rex bookstore, there are times where you are busy and times where its not, theres a system for tasks Feeling accomplished on every task given Family History and Social Relationships: (TONI- all questions) Who are the people you consider to be your support system? (Depends on the answer) Have 1 friend as a go to person kahit night time we talk, even if the person is in night shift, we meet half way, I pour my ideas out or hindi mapakali if hindi naubos yung ideas then I torn How is your relationship with your family like? (*if need to probe) Has it always been this way? Ok naman sa family Believe my tita as a friend kasi when it comes to parents I tiptoe Before lagi ako naiiwan sa bahay so walang time to bond May we know what your childhood was like? Spent my days in grandparents since Grade 1, since mom and dad are both working One moment was when she was young, this male person was touching my private parts and she thought it was right since she has an innocent mind-> kinder Low grade school What sort of friendships did you have when you were a kid? What about now? Not solid, lumilipat ng bahay then minsan doesnt know where to actually stay Do you have a romantic relationship? If yes, can you please elaborate? Used to 2017, goal in life was to have a partner, gonna get a first boyfriend, its to a point that its beginning to be toxic and then broke up with her, finally realizing that life is about herself, heartbreak opened about discovering How is your relationship with them? Toxic Medical/Psychological History: (First 11 Question MICAH, Next 11 questions NADYA) In the past, have you ever had medical concerns or illnesses? UTI during childhood How about in your family, do you know anything about your family’s medical history? Diabetes, high blood How is your physical health at present? Ok naman but seems to need to lose weight How about your psychological health? 2 weeks ago, hindi ok parang nastress, had a passion project->stressed about it and tried to monetize it Have you ever felt stressed? If yes, could you describe a time when you got stressed? Not always stressed but may be trying to figure it out right away, stressed at the situation, nawala yung focus: SPEND TIME FIGURING IT OUT RIGHT AWAY How are you coping? Or How do you handle stressful situations? Rant to friend Facebook scroll, unli scroll In the past have you sought counseling or therapy? Would you mind telling us the reason for your referral? (Disregard if no*) No, nung pinasok ako sa LCRC wala akong alam Lately realized na nasa ibang place na siya and lately realized that she needs counseling What were the symptoms you usually experience? Did not get up from bed, feeling binabagsak ng gravity Friend- she was doing thesis and the friends did not know what was happening but she was just suddenly in a different place How old were you when the symptoms started? 19-20, she is now 26 Who in your family noticed these symptoms? The family and relatives within the area noticed symptoms, doesnt remember who specifically From what you recall, what did they observe? They noticed her thoughts arent normal Was in the hospital and said na may sunog 2015- doesnt remember (by parents) 2019- was aware that she needed help, just broke up with ex (idea of happiness is shattered) What do you think triggers the symptoms? 2015-> triggered by being rejected (feeling like she is being completed by a significant other) What were you doing when the symptoms started? Skip meals Chat to crush (NOTICE ME) How long have these symptoms been going on? 2015 in LCRC- 3 months 2019 in LCRC- 1 month Daily basis- 1 week What did you feel when these symptoms appeared? Hearing drops of water, drops of water seems like it has a voice= mantra that she feels like she needs to calm down Did you take up any medication? Or have you been prescribed any medications? abilify Were you given a recommendation to be confined? For what reasons? Different guys, triggering Can you describe to us your activities in Life Change while being confined? Karaoke, art session, Lectures, sports, card games Can you share your most memorable therapy session with Life Change? Doesnt remember, she performed How has this session affected you? Didnt expect that she can do it, it increased in her self esteem Has this session helped you in your everyday life? How? Journaling-list accomplishments for the week What kind of outpatient care did you receive? Take meds, psychology annual check up, Volunteer- calligraphy and lettering for the housemate “Letter Heals” -> not a passion project anymore -> sending letters to people who need comfort “Cheery cards”-> new project Other Personal Information: (JAM) What do you think are your strengths? Artistic Attitude- inquisitive Kahit na gusto ko makapag earn from business, persevering & persistant How about your weaknesses? Gets overwhelmed easily Impatient Persistent- One last try What are the biggest obstacles you have experienced? Not being able to express herself, so hard to hide for who you are reputation Stigmatized How did you handle it? Cheery cards as outlet-pouring their efforts on it What are some of your personal goals and priorities right now? Get better at art -> with all that happened 5 years ago and the goal is to establish themselves and more on drawing, make book covers Pressured to do well in the arts especially on children’s books Want to communicate visually to communicate Slightly establishing self?-> kakagawa lang ng bagong art last week and noticed that she has gone faster Is relationships a coping mechanism? -> yes (very dependent on the idea of the relationship, the validation is needed) Closing Remarks (JAM) Thank you. We deeply appreciate your time and effort to participate in this interview session. We learned a lot while listening to your experiences and It is truly nice to meet you po. May you have a good night and God Bless you po. Schizotypal personality disorder? Acute Stress Posttraumatic (possible?) ***Major Depressive Disorder (this is the best answer, possibly recurrent with mood incongruent psychotic features) Dissociative amnesia Correct answer: Bipolar 1 with psychotic features INFORMED CONSENT FORM Agnes R. Agbayani, RGC, RP, MAED, FPSLC Executive Director Registered Psychologist, Counselor, Life Coach, Hypnotherapist, People Empowerment Advocate Life Change Recovery Center In signing below, I confirm that I have read and understood the orientation and in particular note that: I understand that there are no risks involved; I understand that my participation in this interview activity is voluntary; If I choose to not answer any of the questions, I can skip them or I can withdraw from the interview at any time without any reason; I understand that any third party will not know my participatory status in this activity; I understand that my personal information will be de-identified and kept confidential; I have the absolute right to the confidentiality of my personal information; I understand that if I have any additional questions I can contact the interviewers; I understand that I am free to withdraw at any time, without comment or penalty; I understand that my involvement with the interview and information gathered from the assessment will be kept confidential; and I am assured that all personal information gathered by the interviewers will not be disclosed to others as giving access would bring possible harm to my mental health and would jeopardize the privacy of myself and others. 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