# Mock Client Scenarios Below are four detailed scenarios. Cut these into separate cards and distribute one per team. ### Scenario 1: Presentation Panic Alex, a 16-year-old high school junior, arrives at your office 15 minutes late for their session. They report feeling “overwhelmed” by an upcoming history presentation. Subjective details: heart racing, “I feel like everyone is staring at me,” sleeplessness the past two nights.

Objective observations: flushed face, fidgeting hands, voice tremors when speaking.

Background: Alex has performed well academically but struggles with public speaking. No prior counseling experience. *** ### Scenario 2: Stress-Induced Insomnia Taylor, age 15, describes difficulty falling asleep for the past three weeks. Subjective: “My mind just won’t turn off,” worries about family conflicts, grades, and social media drama. Reports only 3–4 hours of sleep nightly and feeling exhausted during the day.

Objective: Dark circles under eyes, yawning frequently during session, slowed reaction time completing a worksheet.

Background: Lives with two siblings and reports increased arguments at home since parents’ separation. *** ### Scenario 3: Adolescent Depression Jordan, a 17-year-old senior, states, “Nothing seems fun anymore.” Subjective: low mood nearly every day, loss of interest in soccer and art—their usual hobbies. Reports decreased appetite and trouble concentrating in class. Denies suicidal ideation but admits fleeting thoughts like “What’s the point?”

Objective: Monotone speech, slouched posture, minimal eye contact. Completed a brief PHQ-9 screener scoring in the moderate range.

Background: Family history of depression; Jordan’s older sibling was diagnosed two years ago. *** ### Scenario 4: Anger Outbursts Casey, 16, was referred after two incidents of verbal aggression toward peers in the hallways. Subjective: “I just snap sometimes,” reports feeling provoked by constant teasing about their accent. Describes intense frustration and “seeing red” before an outburst.

Objective: Raised voice during session, clenched fists resting on the table, paced around the room for two minutes before sitting. Teacher reports one physical push incident last week. *** Use these details to draft thorough SOAP notes, noting key Subjective statements, Objective data, clinical Assessment, and Plan interventions for each scenario. Happy sleuthing!

Jane Loudermilk

1 Lessons

Can You SOAP This?

Jane Loudermilk

1 Lessons

Can You SOAP This?