Homework 1: Practicum- Journal Entry
Learning Objectives
a) Develop diagnoses for clients receiving psychotherapy* = Use client with PTSD
b) Evaluate the efficacy of therapeutic approaches for clients*
c) Analyze legal and ethical implications of counseling clients with psychiatric disorders*
Select a client whom you observed or counseled that suffers from a disorder related to trauma. Then, address the following in your Practicum Journal:
a) Describe the client (without violating HIPAA regulations) and identify any pertinent history or medical information, including prescribed medications.
b) Using the DSM-5, explain and justify your diagnosis for this client.
c) Explain whether any of the therapeutic approaches in this Learning Resources would be effective with this client. Include expected outcomes based on these therapeutic approaches. Support your approach with evidence-based literature.
d) Explain any legal and/or ethical implications related to counseling this client.
Learning Objectives
a) Develop diagnoses for clients receiving psychotherapy*( Use client with addictive Disorder)
b) Evaluate the efficacy of motivational interviewing techniques for clients*
c) Analyze legal and ethical implications of counseling clients with psychiatric disorders*
d) Select a client whom you observed or counseled. Then, address the following in your Practicum Journal:
e) Describe the client (without violating HIPAA regulations) and identify any pertinent history or medical information, including prescribed medications.
f) Using the DSM-5, explain and justify your diagnosis for this client.
g) Explain whether motivational interviewing would be effective with this client. Include expected outcomes based on this therapeutic approach. Support your approach with evidence-based literature.
h) Explain any legal and/or ethical implications related to counseling this client.
Homework 2: Supportive Psychotherapy Versus Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Although supportive psychotherapy and interpersonal psychotherapy share some similarities, these therapeutic approaches have many differences. When assessing clients and selecting therapies, it is important to recognize these differences and how they may impact your clients. For this Homework, as you compare supportive and interpersonal psychotherapy, consider which therapeutic approach you might use with your clients.
Learning Objectives
o Compare supportive psychotherapy and interpersonal psychotherapy
o Recommend therapeutic approaches for clients presenting for psychotherapy
To prepare:
o Review the media in this Learning Resources.
o Reflect on supportive and interpersonal psychotherapeutic approaches.
The Homework
In a 1 to 2 pages paper, address the following:
o Briefly describe how supportive and interpersonal psychotherapies are similar.
o Explain at least three differences between these therapies. Include how these differences might impact your practice as a mental health counselor.
o Explain which therapeutic approach you might use with clients and why. Support your approach with evidence-based literature.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Resources (3 + reference for each assign)
American Nurses Association. (2014). Psychiatric-mental health nursing: Scope and standards of practice (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
o Standard 3 "Outcomes Identification" (pages 48-49)
Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2014). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.
o Chapter 13, "Stabilization for Trauma and Dissociation" (pp. 469-508)
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.