Assignment
• Develop diagnoses for clients receiving psychotherapy*
• Evaluate the efficacy of motivational interviewing techniques for clients*
• Analyze legal and ethical implications of counseling clients with psychiatric disorders*
* The Assignment related to this Learning Objective is introduced.
Select a client whom you observed or counseled this week. Then, address the following in your Practicum Journal:
Describe the client (without violating HIPAA regulations) and identify any pertinent history or medical information, including prescribed medications.
Mr. AZ is a 56-year-old Caucasian male referred to the psychiatric mental health practitioner (PMHNP) by his PCP for evaluation for increased restlessness and anxiety. MR AZ used to live with
Using the DSM-5, explain and justify your diagnosis for this client.
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.
Explain any legal and/or ethical implications related to counseling this client.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Required Readings
Cook, J. M., Stirman, S, W. (2015). Implementation of Evidence-Based Treatment for PTSD.National Center for PTSD.PTSD Research Quarterly.Vol. 26.No. 4. ISSN: 1050-1835.2015.
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.
• Chapter 7, "Motivational Interviewing" (pp. 299-312)
• Chapter 16, "Psychotherapeutic Approaches for Addictions and Related Disorders" (pp. 565-596)
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Note: You will access this text from the Walden Library databases.
Albrecht, U., Kirschner, N. E., & Grusser, S. M. (2007).Diagnostic instruments for behavioral addiction: An overview. German Medical Science Psycho-Social-Medicine, 4, 1-11.
Fisher, M. A. (2016). The ethical ABCs of conditional confidentiality. In Confidentiality limits in psychotherapy: Ethics checklists for mental health professionals (pp. 13-25). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. doi:10.1037/14860-002
Walden University. (2016). ASC success strategies: Studying for and taking a test.
Dronen, S. O. (2012). New research about Facebook addiction.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2005). Substance abuse treatment for adults in the criminal justice system.Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series 44. Rockville, MD: Author.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2007). Problem gambling toolkit.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2013). Substance abuse treatment for persons with co-occurring disorders: A treatment improvement protocol.Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series 42. Rockville, MD: Author.
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Jerath, R., Crawford, M. W., Barnes, V. A., & Harden, K. (2015).Self-regulation of breathing as a primary treatment for anxiety.Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback, 40(2), 107-115.
Laureate Education. (2016g). Case Study: A Middle-Aged Caucasian Man with Anxiety. (Interactive media file). Baltimore, MD: Author.
Merriam-Webster. 2012.
Sharpless, B. A., & Barber, J. P. (2011).A clinician's guide to PTSD treatments for returning veterans. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 42(1), 8-15. doi:10.1037/a0022351
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.