Homework: Practicum- Journal Entry
Learning Objectives
1. Develop diagnoses for clients receiving psychotherapy*
2. Evaluate the efficacy of therapeutic approaches for clients*
3. Analyze legal and ethical implications of counseling clients with psychiatric disorders*
* The Homework related to this Learning Objective is introduced this week and submitted.
Select a client whom you observed or counseled that suffers from a disorder related to trauma. Then, address the following in your Practicum Journal:
1. Describe the client (without violating HIPAA regulations) and identify any pertinent history or medical information, including prescribed medications.
2. Using the DSM-5, explain and justify your diagnosis for this client.
3. 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.
4. Explain any legal and/or ethical implications related to counseling this client.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.