Case History, Diagnosis and Treatment for
Blanch DuBois from a Street Car Named Desire
Sarah Perdiguerra
California State University,
... [Show More] Northridge
BLANCHE DUBOIS 2
Case History for Blanch DuBois
Biopsychosocial Assessment
Blanche DuBois is a 30 year old, white, cis-gender, female, who was brought into our
facility yesterday evening. The client was referred to our facility by her sister, Stella Kowalski,
after she had exhibited unusual behavior for the past several weeks. She was escorted to the
facility by our doctor and nurse. It was reported that Blanche had an intense reaction and fear to
leaving her sister’s home. The client fled the doctor, attempted to hide and pleaded with her sister
to help. My first session with Blanche was the following morning and was a face to face
appointment that lasted approximately one and one half hours. The client’s primary language is
English which she spoke extremely well. The client indicated that she described herself as it
“ought to be” because living in reality was too painful for her to accept. She also indicated that
her preference is to be married to a wealthy man and live a lavish lifestyle.
The client stated that her life was on track until her late husband committed suicide after
she walked in on him having sex with another man. The client’s sister reported that since her
husband’s suicide and affair she has had trouble controlling her life. She was recently fired from
her job as a school teacher, after having a sexual relationship with a student. She also
mismanaged her finances and spent her entire inheritance. After her termination of employment
she moved to New Orleans from her hometown in Missouri to live with her sister, Stella and
brother in law Stanley Kowalski. Blanche has also led a promiscuous lifestyle, having multiple
sexual relationships with strange men. Client also stated that she was raped by her brother in-law,
Stanley and has had no treatment. The client denies any suicidal or homicidal ideation, although
she did attempt to attack Stanley with a broken glass bottle. [Show Less]