This document outlines the requirements for a practicum journal assignment involving two parts. For part one, the student must select a client they observed or counseled, describe the client and their history/medications, justify a DSM-5 diagnosis, explain if existential-humanistic therapy would benefit the client and expected outcomes, and discuss any legal/ethical implications, supporting their approach with evidence. For part two, the student must reflect on their clinical supervision experiences, how often they receive supervision, what the sessions are like, what their preceptor brings attention to, and how they translate sessions to their clinical practice.
The Assignment For Part 1, select a client whom you .docx
1. * The Assignment
For
Part 1
, select a client whom you observed or counseled this week
(other than the client used for this week’s Discussion). Then,
address the following in your Practicum Journal:
Describe the client 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 existential-humanistic therapy would be
beneficial with this client. Include expected outcomes based on
this therapeutic approach.
Explain any legal and/or ethical implications related to
counseling this client.
Support your approach with evidence-based literature.
For
Part 2
2. , reflect on your clinical supervision experiences. Then, address
the following in your Practicum Journal:
How often are you receiving clinical supervision from your
preceptor?
What are the sessions like?
What is the preceptor bringing to your attention?
How are you translating these sessions to your clinical practice?
