Homework: Psychotherapy with Individuals
o Develop diagnoses for clients receiving psychotherapy.
o Analyze legal and ethical implications of counseling clients with psychiatric disorders.
Select a client whom you observed or counseled this week. Then, address the following in your Practicum Journal:
o Describe the client (without violating HIPAA regulations) and identify any pertinent history or medical information, including prescribed medications.
o Using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), explain and justify your diagnosis for this client.
o Explain any legal and/or ethical implications related to counseling this client.
o Support your approach with evidence-based literature.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.