Who Is Shelly's Identity?

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Shelly is dealing with various things in her life, such as her struggles with making decisions, worrying about her safety, taking care of her younger siblings and trying to find a potential partner. Based on the things that are happening in Shelly’s life, she is experience anxiety, because of her symptoms like the constant worrying and her struggles with making decisions. Her treatment target is decreasing her anxiety and identifying her strengths. By identifying her strengths, we can develop her identity, which would allow her to get a better understanding of who she is as an individual. Another critical information that must be known is if Shelly is a customer or complainant. It is extremely important to see if Shelly views herself as part

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