Discussion Post: Psychotherapy with Individual
To prepare:
1. Download and review the Week 10: Case Study from this week's Learning Resources.
2. Review this Learning Resources and reflect on the insights they provide.
Task
Post a treatment plan for the older adult client in the Week 10: Case Study found in this week's Learning Resources. Be sure to address the following in your post:
1. Which diagnosis should be considered?
2. What is the DSM-V Coding for the diagnosis you are considering?
3. What is your rationale for the diagnosis? Be sure and link the client's signs and symptoms to the DSM-V diagnostic criteria to support your diagnosis.
4. What tests or tools should be considered to help identify the correct diagnosis?
5. What differential diagnosis should be considered?
6. What Treatment Strategy would you recommend?
7. What treatment would you prescribe and what is the rationale?
o Safety
o Psychopharmacology
o Diagnostic Tests
o Psychotherapy
o Psychoeducation
8. What standard guidelines would you use to treat or assess this patient?
9. Clinical Note: Is depression a normal part of aging?
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.
Attachment:- Case-Study-New.rar