Learning Objectives
Students will:
- Analyze nursing and counseling theories to guide practice in psychotherapy
- Develop goals and objectives for personal practicum experiences
- Create timelines for practicum activities
- Develop diagnoses for clients receiving psychotherapy
- Analyze legal and ethical implications of counseling clients with psychiatric disorders
- Develop diagnoses for clients receiving psychotherapy
- Evaluate the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy for clients
- Analyze legal and ethical implications of counseling clients with psychiatric disorders
The Learning Objectives are related to the Practicum Journal Assignments presented in Weeks 1, 2, and 4.
Week 4 Journal Entry
Select a client that 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.
- Using the DSM-5, explain and justify your diagnosis for this client.
- Explain whether cognitive behavioral therapy 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.
Note: Be sure to use the Practicum Journal Template, located in the Learning Resources.
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