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%)
