Homework: Practicum
Objective
o Develop diagnoses for clients receiving psychotherapy
o Evaluate the efficacy of motivational interviewing techniques for clients
o Analyze legal and ethical implications of counseling clients with psychiatric disorders
Select a client whom you observed or counseled this week. Then, address the following in your Practicum Journal:
1. Describe the client (without violating HIPAA regulations) and identify any pertinent history or medical information, including prescribed medications.
2. Using the DSM-5, explain and justify your diagnosis for this client.
3. Explain whether motivational interviewing would be effective with this client. Include expected outcomes based on this therapeutic approach. Support your approach with evidence-based literature.
4. Explain any legal and/or ethical implications related to counseling this client. Using proper citation in APA Format, at least three references no more than five years old.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.