Assignment: Practicum – Week 1, 2, & 4 Journal Entry and Journal Submission

Week  1,2, & 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.

rubric:

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

Excellent 27 (67.5%) - 30 (75%)Good 24 (60%) - 26 (65%)Fair 21 (52.5%) - 23 (57.5%)Poor 0 (0%) - 20 (50%)

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

Excellent 5 (12.5%) - 5 (12.5%)Good 4 (10%) - 4 (10%)Fair 3.5 (8.75%) - 3.5 (8.75%)Poor 0 (0%) - 3 (7.5%)

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 5 (12.5%) - 5 (12.5%)Good 4 (10%) - 4 (10%)Fair 3.5 (8.75%) - 3.5 (8.75%)Poor 0 (0%) - 3 (7.5%)