Mental Health PracticumWeek 10 Journal Entry
Learning Objectives
Students will:
· Develop effective documentation skills to examine group therapy sessions with
children and adolescents *
· Develop diagnoses for child and adolescent clients receiving group
psychotherapy *
· Analyze legal and ethical implications of counseling child and adolescent clients with psychiatric disorders *
ASSIGNMENT
Select two clients you observed or counseled this week during a group therapy session for children and adolescents. Note: The two clients you select must have attended the same group session.
Then, address in your Practicum Journal the following:
· Using the Group Therapy Progress Note in this weeks Learning Resources,
document the group session.
· Describe each 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 each client.
· Explain any legal and/or ethical implications related to counseling each client.
· Support your approach with evidence-based literature.
Learning Resources
Required Readings
Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2014). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice. New York, NY: Springer.
- Chapter 17, Psychotherapy with Children (pp. 597624)
- Chapter 20, Termination and Outcome Evaluation (pp. 693712)
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
McGillivray, J. A., & Evert, H. T. (2014). Group cognitive behavioural therapy program shows potential in reducing symptoms of depression and stress among young people with ASD. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44(8), 20412051. doi:10.1007/s10803-014-2087-9
Restek-Petrovi?, B., Bogovi?, A., Mihanovi?, M., Grah, M., Mayer, N., & Ivezi?, E. (2014). Changes in aspects of cognitive functioning in young patients with schizophrenia during group psychodynamic psychotherapy: A preliminary study. Nordic Journal of Psychiatry, 68(5), 333340. doi:10.3109/08039488.2013.839738
Document: Group Therapy Progress Note (SEE ATTACHED PROGRESS NOTE)
Required Media
Microtraining Associates (Producer). (2009). Leading groups with adolescents [Video file]. Alexandria, VA: Author.
Psychotherapy.net (Producer). (2002). Adlerian parent consultation [Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Author.
Optional Resources
Psychotherapy.net (Producer). (2012). Group counseling with adolescents: A multicultural approach [Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Author.
N:B. PLEASE PART OF THE CONTRACT IS TO HAVE IT READY IN 12 HOURS
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