Journal Entry

PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION BELOW

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ZERO PLAGIARISM

• Develop diagnoses for clients receiving psychotherapy*
• Analyze legal and ethical implications of counseling clients with psychiatric disorders*

* The Assignment related to this Learning Objective is introduced this week and submitted in Week 10.

Select a child or adolescent client whom 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 any legal and/or ethical implications related to counseling this client.
• Support your position with evidence-based literature.