1. Class, Psychotherapy has changed over the years. We now see a number of life-coaches and wellness coaches, and a number of self-help books. Holistic Psychotherapy is a therapy that is used as a preventive therapy to teach individuals how to recognize the symptoms of physical and emotional distress. Many patients are opting out of wanting to use medications for anxiety and even some levels of depression. Do you believe we live in a society that is over medicated?
2. What is the biopsychosocial approach? How does it apply to clinical psychology?
3. The initial consultation phase with a client is crucial, however, what are some things the therapist should discuss with the client in regards to confidentiality?
4. What is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)? How do clinicians use it?
REFERENCE - Plante, T. G. (2010). Contemporary clinical psychology (3rd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.