Diagnoses for Clients Receiving Psychotherapy

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Diagnoses for Clients Receiving Psychotherapy

Learning Objectives

Students will:

· 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*

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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 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. Diagnoses for Clients Receiving Psychotherapy