Practicum Journal Referring to Mental Illnesses
Assignment 1: Practicum – Week 5 Journal Entry (Due in Week 7)
Learning Objectives
Students will: Fill out two group therapy notes and complete journal
Develop effective documentation skills for family therapy sessions *
Develop diagnoses for clients receiving family psychotherapy *
Evaluate the efficacy of solution-focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy for families *
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 7.
Select two clients you observed or counseled this week during a family therapy session. Note: The two clients you select must have attended the same family session. Do not select the same family you selected for Week 2.
Then, address in your Practicum Journal the following:
Using the Group Therapy Progress Note in this week’s Learning Resources, document the family 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 solution-focused or cognitive behavioral therapy would be more effective with this family. Include expected outcomes based on these therapeutic approaches.
Explain any legal and/or ethical implications related to counseling each client.
Support your approach with evidence-based literature.
Student Name:
E-mail Address:
Practicum Placement Agency's Name:
Preceptor's Name:
Preceptor's Telephone:
Preceptor's E-mail Address:
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Mental illnesses refer to human conditions which involve the fluctuation of emotions, thoughts, and behavior. These conditions are associated with distress and stressors that come from social, work, or family activities. Over the years, there has been increased debate and awareness directed towards mental health. The Mental Healthcare Act 2017 (MHCA 2017) is a recent example of a policy that seeks to safeguard mental health patients' rights. There is a sense of professional and ethical responsibilities that emphasizes that mental health patients have the same human rights as everyone else. These responsibilities dictate the relationship between a patient-physician, which binds moral and ethical sanctity of confidentiality.
Confidentiality is a fundamental responsibility of healthcare professionals; however, there are instances where it can be broken. When the patient is a danger to themselves or others, there are grounds to waiver this clause. In the case of Jane, she is showing extreme signs of depression, such as recurrent themes of death and suicide. It seems that the antidepressant medication she has been taking is not effective anymore. Her language use is very vague, which only amplifies the ...
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