For Part 1, select a client whom you observed or counseled this week (other than the client used for this weeks 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, 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?
References:
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 10, Humanistic-Existential and Solution-Focused Approaches to Psychotherapy (Review pp. 369406)
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Bugental J. (n.d.). Existential-humanistic psychotherapy [Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Psychotherapy.net.
