Select a client whom you observed or counseled that suffers from a disorder related to trauma. Describe the client (without violating HIPAA regulations) and identify any    pertinent history or medical information, including prescribed medications.

Practicum – Week 5 Journal Entry
                                      Learning Objectives
Students will:
· Develop diagnoses for clients receiving psychotherapy*
· Evaluate the efficacy of therapeutic approaches for clients*
· Analyze legal and ethical implications of counseling clients with psychiatric 
  disorders*
                                             The Assignment 
Select a client whom you observed or counseled that suffers from a disorder related to trauma. Then, address the following in your Practicum Journal:
· Describe the 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 this client.
· Explain whether any of the therapeutic approaches in this week’s Learning 
 Resources would be effective with this client. Include expected outcomes based  
 on these therapeutic approaches. Support your approach with evidence-based  
 literature.
· Explain any legal and/or ethical implications related to counseling this client.
                                                  Learning Resources
Required Readings
Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2014). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.

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