ABSTRACT
Clinicians continually need to search for diagnostic procedures that effectively assess the developmental, cognitive, and emotional status of their clients. While many instruments depend heavily on expressed verbal responses, many clients in distress may not be sophisticated enough, alert enough, or oriented enough to communicate their inner experiences. When confronted with these issues of emotional trauma or cognitive impairment, alternative methods must be used to encourage accurate disclosures. Since mental turmoil is not easy to always express, many avenues are needed to portray the experiences of everyday problems (Malchiodi, 2002; Peterson & Hardin, 1997).
