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In 450–500 words, address the following:
Critical reflection on your growth and development during your practicum experience in a clinical setting helps you identify opportunities for improvement in your clinical skills, while also recognizing your strengths and successes.
Use this Journal to reflect on your clinical strengths and opportunities for improvement, the progress you made, and what insights you will carry forward into your next practicum.
In 450–500 words, address the following:
Learning From Experiences
· Revisit the goals and objectives from your Practicum Experience Plan. Explain the degree to which you achieved each during the practicum experience.
These are the 3 original goals I had set. Please see attachment of a simple on how to do this paper utilizing the information provided below.
Objective 2: By the end of week 10, I aim to lead group therapy sessions, deliver comprehensive psychoeducation, and formulate treatment plan tailor to for my client’s needs. This will be archive under the supervision of my preceptor.
Objective 3: By the end of week 10, my plan is to assess and analyze patient responses, making any required modifications to their treatment plans. To achieve this objective, I will actively engage in various client care areas across the lifespan, working under the supervision of my preceptor for the next ten weeks. This hands-on experience will enable me to develop the skills necessary for evaluating patient progress and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
· Reflect on the three most challenging patients you encountered during the practicum experience. What was most challenging about each?
The 3 patients can be, see below 1,2,3
1) patient seeking psychotherapy due to childhood trauma via getting rape by her uncle.
2) Patient seeking psychotherapy and medication management for increased anxiety and severe depression due to seeing his wife die in from of him while he was responding to a car crash as a first respondent.
3) Patient seeking psychotherapy for gaining positive coping skills due to his auditory hallucination.
· What did you learn from this experience?
· What resources were available?
· What evidence-based practice did you use for the patients?
· What would you do differently?
· How are you managing patient flow and volume?
PLEASE USE THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT AS GUIDANCE TO ANSWER THE QUESTION ABOVE.
Communicating and Feedback
· Reflect on how you might improve your skills and knowledge and how to communicate those efforts to your Preceptor.
· Answer the questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your Preceptor.
Preceptor formal feedback (Gain confidence in own knowledge and abilities).
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Journal Entry
Attainment of Goals and Objectives
The objective I was mostly focused on customizing was psychotherapeutic
modalities to patient needs. I have developed my interview skills with clients by
gathering information that helped me with the treatment plan and completing
comprehensive mental health histories of individual, family, and group participants,
which was my significant accomplishment during my clinical rotation. Building a
therapeutic rapport with each client was a critical goal that was achieved by identifying
and recognizing individual issues, empowering support, encouraging participation,
listening attentively, and addressing any worries or concerns with a good outcome. I can
diagnose patients appropriately using the DSM-5 criteria and develop effective
treatment planning.
Challenges with Patients
During my practicum experience, one of the challenging patients I encountered
was a client going through grief. According to the patient, therapy homework was
ineffective because she could not distract her thoughts from the past to cope with grief.
Adherence to the treatment plan and doing therapy homework is related to further
developed treatment results and builds inspiration and anticipation of progress (Jensen
et al. 2020). The second challenging client I encountered was a teenager with conduct
disorder who constantly ran away from home and engaged in violent acts towards her
siblings. She was non-compliant and refused to participate in initial sessions. After a few
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sessions and building therapeutic rapport, she could complete her assignment and
show full participation. My third challenging patient was a client with depression who
complained of complete darkness in her mind and could not channel her thoughts for
something positive. The patient was unable to complete multiple homework
assignments because, according to her, she was too tired to complete the tasks. Tasks
performance are designed methods to decrease symptoms and improve adapting skills.
Lessons Learned
Psychotherapists must have good interpersonal and communication skills with
their clients to develop relationships and rapport with their patients. Developing a
therapeutic relationship encourages patients to express their feelings and thoughts,
making it easier for the practitioner to assess a patient, investigate various treatment
options, evaluate current best evidence, and inspire patient desire or need. (Areán,
Renn, & Ratzliff, 2021).
Available Resources
The healthcare setting was fully equipped with the necessary resources to
facilitate the effective assessment of patients and treatment plan development, including
preceptor support, educational material on psychotherapeutic modalities, structured
interview guidelines, and serene surroundings for quiet and comfortable therapy
sessions. Also, the Walden University library provided information on cognitive
behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and trauma-focus therapy with
evidence-based practice research articles.
What I would do differently
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What I would do differently is to improve the flow of patients and the amount of
time I spend with each client during the therapy sessions. I would also help underserved
communities by providing them with information on healthcare options so they could get
the care they require.
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
With the patients I engaged with during my Practicum, I applied evidence-based
therapy by exploring behavioral and cognitive therapies with Melnyk and Fineout-
Overhold (2022), citing their effectiveness in enhancing the quality of treatment and
increasing accountability. In the future, I will explore more EBP treatment options that
incorporate wholesome options beyond the simple ones of meditation and exercise to
explore more active participation in healing.
Management of Patient Flow and Volume
I was able to handle the patient flow and volume without any problems. I realized that
the volume and flow of patients extensively relied on my ability to assess each patient
within the allotted time for the patient's treatment. During intake, a treatment plan and
projected release date were made, and revisions were done as the patient progressed.
Communicating and Feedback
With this practicum experience, my communication abilities with clients
experiencing mental health disorders have improved significantly. I am also able to
improve my critical thinking skills and gain awareness of how to lead a therapy session.
I will continue to acquire more knowledge that will help me understand the challenges
among those living with mental illnesses or dysfunctional behavior, for which I am
thankful, and be available to provide care in the community.
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References
Areán, P. A., Renn, B. N., & Ratzliff, A. (2021). Making Psychotherapy Available in the
United States: Implementation Challenges and Solutions. Psychiatric Services
(Washington, D.C.), 72(2), 222–224. https://doi-
org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1176/appi.ps.202000220.
Jensen, F. M. A. C. A. L., Beckner, V. L., Owen, D., & Persons, J. B. (2020).
Congruence of Patient Takeaways and Homework Assignment Content Predicts
Homework Compliance in Psychotherapy. Behavior therapy, 51(3), 424–433.
https://doiorg.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1016/j.beth.2019.07.005
Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overhold, E. (2022). Evidence-based practice in nursing &
healthcare: A guide to best practice (5th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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Please see attachment of a simple of how to answer these questions do not make it sound the same please.
APA format with Turnitin receipt
In 450–500 words, address the following:
Critical reflection on your growth and development during your practicum experience in a clinical setting helps you identify opportunities for improvement in your clinical skills, while also recognizing your strengths and successes.
Use this Journal to reflect on your clinical strengths and opportunities for improvement, the progress you made, and what insights you will carry forward into your next practicum.
In 450–500 words, address the following:
Learning From Experiences
· Revisit the goals and objectives from your Practicum Experience Plan. Explain the degree to which you achieved each during the practicum experience.
These are the 3 original goals I had set. Please see attachment of a simple on how to do this paper utilizing the information provided below.
Objective 2: By the end of week 10, I aim to lead group therapy sessions, deliver comprehensive psychoeducation, and formulate treatment plan tailor to for my client’s needs. This will be archive under the supervision of my preceptor.
Objective 3: By the end of week 10, my plan is to assess and analyze patient responses, making any required modifications to their treatment plans. To achieve this objective, I will actively engage in various client care areas across the lifespan, working under the supervision of my preceptor for the next ten weeks. This hands-on experience will enable me to develop the skills necessary for evaluating patient progress and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
· Reflect on the three most challenging patients you encountered during the practicum experience. What was most challenging about each?
The 3 patients can be, see below 1,2,3
1) patient seeking psychotherapy due to childhood trauma via getting rape by her uncle.
2) Patient seeking psychotherapy and medication management for increased anxiety and severe depression due to seeing his wife die in from of him while he was responding to a car crash as a first respondent.
3) Patient seeking psychotherapy for gaining positive coping skills due to his auditory hallucination.
· What did you learn from this experience?
· What resources were available?
· What evidence-based practice did you use for the patients?
· What would you do differently?
· How are you managing patient flow and volume?
PLEASE USE THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT AS GUIDANCE TO ANSWER THE QUESTION ABOVE.
Communicating and Feedback
· Reflect on how you might improve your skills and knowledge and how to communicate those efforts to your Preceptor.
· Answer the questions: How am I doing? What is missing?
· Reflect on the formal and informal feedback you received from your Preceptor.
Preceptor formal feedback (Gain confidence in own knowledge and abilities).
Refelectionsampler.pdf
1
Journal Entry
Attainment of Goals and Objectives
The objective I was mostly focused on customizing was psychotherapeutic
modalities to patient needs. I have developed my interview skills with clients by
gathering information that helped me with the treatment plan and completing
comprehensive mental health histories of individual, family, and group participants,
which was my significant accomplishment during my clinical rotation. Building a
therapeutic rapport with each client was a critical goal that was achieved by identifying
and recognizing individual issues, empowering support, encouraging participation,
listening attentively, and addressing any worries or concerns with a good outcome. I can
diagnose patients appropriately using the DSM-5 criteria and develop effective
treatment planning.
Challenges with Patients
During my practicum experience, one of the challenging patients I encountered
was a client going through grief. According to the patient, therapy homework was
ineffective because she could not distract her thoughts from the past to cope with grief.
Adherence to the treatment plan and doing therapy homework is related to further
developed treatment results and builds inspiration and anticipation of progress (Jensen
et al. 2020). The second challenging client I encountered was a teenager with conduct
disorder who constantly ran away from home and engaged in violent acts towards her
siblings. She was non-compliant and refused to participate in initial sessions. After a few
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sessions and building therapeutic rapport, she could complete her assignment and
show full participation. My third challenging patient was a client with depression who
complained of complete darkness in her mind and could not channel her thoughts for
something positive. The patient was unable to complete multiple homework
assignments because, according to her, she was too tired to complete the tasks. Tasks
performance are designed methods to decrease symptoms and improve adapting skills.
Lessons Learned
Psychotherapists must have good interpersonal and communication skills with
their clients to develop relationships and rapport with their patients. Developing a
therapeutic relationship encourages patients to express their feelings and thoughts,
making it easier for the practitioner to assess a patient, investigate various treatment
options, evaluate current best evidence, and inspire patient desire or need. (Areán,
Renn, & Ratzliff, 2021).
Available Resources
The healthcare setting was fully equipped with the necessary resources to
facilitate the effective assessment of patients and treatment plan development, including
preceptor support, educational material on psychotherapeutic modalities, structured
interview guidelines, and serene surroundings for quiet and comfortable therapy
sessions. Also, the Walden University library provided information on cognitive
behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and trauma-focus therapy with
evidence-based practice research articles.
What I would do differently
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What I would do differently is to improve the flow of patients and the amount of
time I spend with each client during the therapy sessions. I would also help underserved
communities by providing them with information on healthcare options so they could get
the care they require.
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
With the patients I engaged with during my Practicum, I applied evidence-based
therapy by exploring behavioral and cognitive therapies with Melnyk and Fineout-
Overhold (2022), citing their effectiveness in enhancing the quality of treatment and
increasing accountability. In the future, I will explore more EBP treatment options that
incorporate wholesome options beyond the simple ones of meditation and exercise to
explore more active participation in healing.
Management of Patient Flow and Volume
I was able to handle the patient flow and volume without any problems. I realized that
the volume and flow of patients extensively relied on my ability to assess each patient
within the allotted time for the patient's treatment. During intake, a treatment plan and
projected release date were made, and revisions were done as the patient progressed.
Communicating and Feedback
With this practicum experience, my communication abilities with clients
experiencing mental health disorders have improved significantly. I am also able to
improve my critical thinking skills and gain awareness of how to lead a therapy session.
I will continue to acquire more knowledge that will help me understand the challenges
among those living with mental illnesses or dysfunctional behavior, for which I am
thankful, and be available to provide care in the community.
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References
Areán, P. A., Renn, B. N., & Ratzliff, A. (2021). Making Psychotherapy Available in the
United States: Implementation Challenges and Solutions. Psychiatric Services
(Washington, D.C.), 72(2), 222–224. https://doi-
org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1176/appi.ps.202000220.
Jensen, F. M. A. C. A. L., Beckner, V. L., Owen, D., & Persons, J. B. (2020).
Congruence of Patient Takeaways and Homework Assignment Content Predicts
Homework Compliance in Psychotherapy. Behavior therapy, 51(3), 424–433.
https://doiorg.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1016/j.beth.2019.07.005
Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overhold, E. (2022). Evidence-based practice in nursing &
healthcare: A guide to best practice (5th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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