Mr. Levy is seeking therapy for an addiction issue. His perception of the problem differs from his wife's perception. Addictions can negatively impact family functioning. The social worker suggests exposure therapy to address Mr. Levy's issues. Supervisors provide oversight on treatment approach and question therapy techniques. The therapist responds supportively to Mr. Levy and uses an evidence-based treatment approach. Managing anxiety through breathing techniques can alter blood chemistry and physiological responses.

1. Assignment: Addictive disorders
Assignment: Addictive disordersAssignment: Addictive disordersAddictive disorders can be
particularly challenging for clients. Not only do these disorders typically interfere with a
client’s ability to function in daily life, but they also often manifest as negative and
sometimes criminal behaviors. Sometime clients with addictive disorders also suffer from
other mental health issues, creating even greater struggles for them to overcome. In your
role, you have the opportunity to help clients address their addictions and improve
outcomes for both the clients and their families. For this Assignment, as you examine the
Levy Family video in this week’s Learning Resources, consider how you might assess and
treat clients presenting with addiction.The AssignmentIn a 2- to 3-page paper, address the
following:After watching Episode 1, describe:What is Mr. Levy’s perception of the
problem?What is Mrs. Levy’s perception of the problem?What can be some of the
implications of the problem on the family as a whole?After watching Episode 2,
describe:What did you think of Mr. Levy’s social worker’s ideas?What were your thoughts of
her supervisor’s questions about her suggested therapies and his advice to Mr. Levy’s
supervisor?After watching Episode 3, discuss the following:What were your thoughts about
the way Mr. Levy’s therapist responded to what Mr. Levy had to say?What were your
impressions of how the therapist worked with Mr. Levy? What did you think about the
therapy session as a whole?Informed by your knowledge of pathophysiology, explain the
physiology of deep breathing (a common technique that we use in helping clients to manage
anxiety). Explain how changing breathing mechanics can alter blood chemistry.Describe the
therapeutic approach his therapist selected. Would you use exposure therapy with Mr.
Levy? Why or why not? What evidence exists to the use of exposure therapy (or the
therapeutic approach you would consider if you disagree with exposure therapy)? In
Episode 4, Mr. Levy tells a very difficult story about Kurt, his platoon officer.Discuss how
you would have responded to this revelation. Assignment: Addictive disordersDescribe how
this information would inform your therapeutic approach. What would you say/do next?In
Episode 5, Mr. Levy’s therapist is having issues with his story.Imagine that you were
providing supervision to this therapist, how would you respond to her concerns? your
approach with evidence-based literature.Note: The College of Nursing requires that all
papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references.Rubric:Quality
of Work Submitted:The extent of which work meets the assigned criteria and work reflects
graduate level critical and analytic thinking.–Excellent 27 (27%) – 30 (30%)Good 24 (24%)
– 26 (26%)Fair 21 (21%) – 23 (23%)Poor 0 (0%) – 20 (20%)Quality of Work

2. Submitted:The purpose of the paper is clear.–Excellent 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)Good 4 (4%) – 4
(4%)Fair 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)Poor 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)Assimilation and Synthesis of
Ideas:The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to:Understand and
interpret the assignment’s key concepts.–Excellent 9 (9%) – 10 (10%)Good 8 (8%) – 8
(8%)Fair 7 (7%) – 7 (7%)Poor 0 (0%) – 6 (6%)Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas:The
extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to:Apply and integrate material in
course resources (i.e. video, required readings, and textbook) and credible outside
resources.–Excellent 18 (18%) – 20 (20%)Good 16 (16%) – 17 (17%)Fair 14 (14%) – 15
(15%)Poor 0 (0%) – 13 (13%)Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas:The extent to which the
work reflects the student’s ability to:Synthesize (combines various components or different
ideas into a new whole) material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings,
textbook) and outside, credible resources by comparing different points of view and
highlighting similarities, differences, and connections.–Excellent 18 (18%) – 20
(20%)Good 16 (16%) – 17 (17%)Fair 14 (14%) – 15 (15%)Poor 0 (0%) – 13 (13%)Written
Expression and FormattingParagraph and Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear
points that well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas.
Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short
and lacking substance.–Excellent 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)Good 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)Fair 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5
(3.5%)Poor 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)Written Expression and FormattingEnglish writing standards:
Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation–Excellent 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)Good 4
(4%) – 4 (4%)Fair 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)Poor 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)Written Expression and
FormattingThe paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font,
spacing,margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations,
and reference list.–Excellent 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)Good 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)Fair 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5
(3.5%)Poor 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)Resources: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.Chapter 7, “Motivational Interviewing” (pp.
299–312)Chapter 16, “Psychotherapeutic Approaches for Addictions and Related
Disorders” (pp. 565–596)ORDER NOW FOR ORIGINAL, PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPERS