Assignment 1: Practicum – Week 8 Journal Entry

Select two clients you observed or counseled this week during a group therapy session. Note: The two clients you select must have attended the same group session.

TWO CLINETS

FIRST CLIENT:   GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER

SECOND CLIENT: MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER

Then, in your Practicum Journal, address the following:

• Describe each 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 each client.
• Explain whether cognitive behavioral therapy would be effective with this group. Include expected outcomes based on this therapeutic approach.
• Explain any legal and/or ethical implications related to counseling each client.
• Support your approach with evidence-based literature.

Rubric:

Quality of Work Submitted:
The extent of which work meets the assigned criteria and work reflects graduate level critical and analytic thinking.--

Excellent 14 (70%) - 15 (75%)Good 12 (60%) - 13 (65%)Fair 10 (50%) - 11 (55%)Poor 0 (0%) - 9 (45%)

Quality of Work Submitted:
The purpose of the paper is clear.--

Excellent 2.5 (12.5%) - 2.5 (12.5%)Good 2 (10%) - 2 (10%)Fair 1.5 (7.5%) - 1.5 (7.5%)Poor 0 (0%) - 1 (5%)

Written Expression and Formatting

Paragraph and Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused--neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.--

Excellent 2.5 (12.5%) - 2.5 (12.5%)Good 2 (10%) - 2 (10%)Fair 1.5 (7.5%) - 1.5 (7.5%)Poor 0 (0%) - 1 (5%)