Analyze nursing and counseling theories
· Analyze nursing and counseling theories to guide practice in psychotherapy
· Develop goals and objectives for personal practicum experiences
· Create timelines for practicum activities
· Develop diagnoses for clients receiving psychotherapy
· Analyze legal and ethical implications of counseling clients with psychiatric disorders
· Develop diagnoses for clients receiving psychotherapy
· Evaluate the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for clients
· Analyze legal and ethical implications of counseling clients with psychiatric disorders
The Learning Objectives are related to the Practicum Journal Assignments presented in Weeks 1, 2, and 4.
Week 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.