Assignment

Assignment for week 2

Practicum – Week 2 Journal Entry

Learning Objectives

Students will:

· 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.

Select a 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 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), explain and justify your diagnosis for this client.

· Explain any legal and/or ethical implications related to counseling this client.

· Support your approach with evidence-based literature.

Learning Resources below here

Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2014). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company

https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596

https://www.aacap.org/App_Themes/AACAP/docs/practice_parameters/psychiatric_assessment_practice_parameter.pdf

http://psychiatryonline.org/doi/pdf/10.1176/appi.books.9780890426760