NURS 6650 Assignment 1: Practicum – Week 8 Journal Entry
Learning Objectives
Students will:
Develop effective documentation skills for group therapy sessions *
Develop diagnoses for clients receiving group psychotherapy *
Evaluate the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for groups *
Analyze legal and ethical implications of counseling clients with psychiatric disorders *
* The Assignment related to this Learning Objective is introduced this week and submitted in Week 10.
Select two clients you observed or counseled this week during a group therapy session. Note: The two clients you select must have attended the same group session.
Then, in your Practicum Journal, address the following:
Using the Group Therapy Progress Note in this week’s 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 whether cognitive behavioral therapy would be effective with this group. Include expected outcomes based on this therapeutic approach.
Explain any legal and/or ethical implications related to counseling each client.
Support your approach with evidence-based literature.
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NURS 6650 Week 8 Journal Entry Learning Objectives
* Develop diagnoses for clients receiving group psychotherapy *
Evaluating group CBT efficacy *
Examine the legal and ethical issues of counseling psychiatric clients * * The Assignment for this Learning Objective is due in Week 10.
Choose two clients you saw or advised this week in group therapy. The two clients you choose must have been in the same group.
Next, in your Practicum Journal, address:
Document the group session using this week’s Learning Resources.
Describe each customer (while adhering to HIPAA standards) and note any relevant medical history or prescriptions.
Explain and support your diagnosis using the DSM-5.
Explain whether CBT would work with this population. Include the therapeutic approach’s projected outcomes.
Inform each client of any legal or ethical consequences.
Back up your claims with research.
