Homework: Practicum
Select a client that you observed or counseled this week. Then, address the following in your Practicum Journal:
o Describe the client (without violating HIPAA regulations) and identify any pertinent history or medical information, including prescribed medications.
o Using the DSM-5, explain and justify your diagnosis for this client.
o 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.
o Explain any legal and/or ethical implications related to counseling this client.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.