Homework: Practicum- Journal Entry
Task
For Part A, select a client whom you observed or counseled this week (other than the client used for this week's Discussion). Then, address the following in your Practicum Journal:
1) Describe the client 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 existential-humanistic therapy would be beneficial with this client. Include expected outcomes based on this therapeutic approach.
4) Explain any legal and/or ethical implications related to counseling this client.
5) Support your approach with evidence-based literature.
For Part B, reflect on your clinical supervision experiences. Then, address the following in your Practicum Journal:
1) How often are you receiving clinical supervision from your preceptor?
2) What are the sessions like?
3) What is the preceptor bringing to your attention?
4) How are you translating these sessions to your clinical practice?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.