| Entry Type | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Client/Group | DD |
| Entry Category | Intended Case Study |
| Select your mentor | Steffany Moonaz |
| Intake | |
| Assessment | |
| Proposed number of sessions | 4 |
| Location of sessions | Virtual |
| Planned time per session | 60 min |
| Presenting Problem | DD is a 54-year-old woman experiencing significant physical, emotional, and mental strain. She presents with frozen shoulder, chronic tension, and fatigue, all compounded by high stress, anxiety, and burnout from running her own bookkeeping business. She is navigating a recent separation from her alcoholic spouse, financial instability, single parenting responsibilities, and the unexpected loss of her mother. These overlapping stressors have left her feeling overwhelmed, depleted, and disconnected from her sense of stability and wellbeing. She seeks support in regulating her nervous system, reducing physical discomfort, and rebuilding emotional resilience. |
| Physical | DD experiences significant physical tension and discomfort, particularly in her shoulder, neck, and upper back. Her frozen shoulder limits her range of motion and contributes to fatigue and irritability. Irregular sleep and inconsistent exercise further impact her ability to restore physically. Supporting this kosha focuses on gentle mobility, strengthening, breath-led movement, and creating healthier physical routines. |
| Client/Group goals | DD’s primary goals are to reduce pain and improve mobility in her shoulder, learn practical tools to manage anxiety and chronic stress, and reconnect with a sense of inner grounding and emotional clarity. She hopes to develop greater resilience in navigating her current life transitions, restore her energy, and build a sustainable, supportive daily routine. Ultimately, she aims to feel more balanced, empowered, and capable of creating a healthier path forward for herself and her son. |
| Energetic | Her breath is often shallow and restricted, especially during periods of anxiety or emotional overwhelm. Energy levels fluctuate, with noticeable fatigue and difficulty sustaining focus throughout the day. Regulation practices such as 3-Part Breath, longer exhales, and alternate nostril breathing can help stabilize her nervous system and improve her energetic resilience. |
| Emotional | DD carries a heavy mental load, marked by anxiety, sadness, grief, and persistent worry about finances, parenting, and her marriage. Her mind often feels cluttered and overstimulated, contributing to overwhelm and tension. Therapeutic support focuses on building emotional awareness, identifying stress patterns, and introducing practices that create mental spaciousness and clarity. |
| Spiritual orientation and needs | DD longs for a sense of peace, purpose, and reconnection with something larger than her daily struggles. Her current challenges have distanced her from joy and inner stillness. Through restorative practices, guided meditation, and moments of quiet presence, she can begin to experience glimpses of ease, softness, and inner comfort that nurture this deepest layer of wellbeing. |
| Intellectual / Sense of self | DD has strong intuitive awareness but often overrides her inner guidance due to stress, responsibility, and survival mode. She is seeking clearer boundaries, deeper self-understanding, and more confidence in the decisions she must make during this transitional period. Practices in this kosha emphasize reflection, journaling, inquiry, and reconnecting with personal truth. |
| Yoga philosophy/wisdom research reference(s) | 1. Kleshas — Specifically “Avidyā” (Misunderstanding) and “Rāga/Dveṣa” (Attachment/Avoidance) The Kleshas describe the root causes of human suffering: Why This Teaching Was Chosen: These philosophical frameworks help her understand her reactions without judgment. 2. Pratipaksha Bhavana — “Cultivating the opposite” “When disturbed by negative thoughts, cultivate their opposite.” DD’s mind often spirals into fear, resentment, and pressure. This technique gives her a structured tool to interrupt unhelpful thinking patterns without invalidating her emotional truth. How It Will Be Used with DD: |
| Scientific research reference(s), why chosen, how you plan to incorporate 1-3 | 1. Yoga for Stress Reduction & Nervous System Regulation Reference: Why Chosen: 2. Yoga for Musculoskeletal Conditions, Pain, and Frozen Shoulder Reference: Why Chosen: |
| Approval Notice | |
| Questions for Mentor | We can discuss at 3pm! |
| Care Plan | Outline should be a practice adapted to the needs of that client/group, including:
Your care plan proposal should be approved by the mentor before session 2 if possible, or 3 if approval is delayed by mentor. |
| Session | |
| Session Instructions (Not Mentoring) | Your session outline should be a practice adapted to the needs of that client, including:
Tools from each module should be used (not on each client – but overall) |
| Final Client/Group Report | After seeing your client/group (for at least 4 sessions including interactive intake) Please remember practicum is a learning experience. You’ll learn more from sharing what’s accurate than from what might “look good”. Things you did well, not so well, problems and questions are all valid and useful tools to teach you. We can’t serve you to become the best clinician you can be if you don’t share your challenges and mistakes. Success is anything from which you learn. You can continue to add Session entries after submitting this Final Client/Group Report. |
| Report briefly on each Kosha below | Progress toward wellness or worsening reported by the client/group or that you observed in the following areas |
| Additional Information | |
| Personal reflection from doing client/group. | |
| Notify Mentor? | Notify Mentor of Updates/Completion |
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