Assessment and Diagnosis in Psychotherapy “A sensitively crafted intake assessment can be a powerful therapeutic tool. It can establish rapport between patient and therapist, further the therapeutic alliance, alleviate anxiety, provide reassurance, and facilitate the flow of information necessary for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment...
Is there a difference between “common practice” and “best practice”? When you first went to work for your current organization, experienced colleagues may have shared with you details about processes and procedures. Perhaps you even attended an orientation session to brief you on these matters. As...
This is an overview of the Argumentative Research Paper Project and the relevant steps required for you to meet this course requirement. To view specific information for each step, navigate to the appropriate topic for each assignment. Overview Choosing your topic Creating a thesis statement Researching and taking notes Developing...
As we consider change and development in organizations, it is necessary to remember that without change, an organization will not stay competitive in a marketplace and industry. Organizational change and development is necessary for organizations to move forward and frequently to survive in a contemporary global...
Week 2: Therapy for Pediatric Clients With Mood Disorders Mood disorders can impact every facet of a child’s life, making the most basic activities difficult for clients and their families. This was the case for 13-year-old Kara, who was struggling at home and at school. For...
Week 2: Functional Assessments and Cultural and Diversity Awareness in Health Assessment May 2012, Alice Randall wrote an article for The New York Times on the cultural factors that encouraged black women to maintain a weight above what is considered healthy. Randall explained—from her observations and...
Discussion: Assessment Tools Assessment tools have two primary purposes: 1) to measure illness and diagnose clients, and 2) to measure a client’s response to treatment. Often, you will find that multiple assessment tools are designed to measure the same condition or response. Not all tools, however,...
Assignment: Assessing and Treating Pediatric Clients With Mood Disorders When pediatric clients present with mood disorders, the process of assessing, diagnosing, and treating them can be quite complex. Children not only present with different signs and symptoms than adult clients with the same disorders, but they...
Why is understanding yourself important in your career development? How can you ensure that an employer will realize that you have a clear grasp of who you are and what you have to offer? How does your self-awareness support success as a leader? Please answer each...
Discussion: Applying Health Behavior Theories and Models that Focus on Individuals Due by Thursday In Week 1, you learned that health behavior is influenced by multiple factors, one of which is the intrapersonal level of influence. Within this level are a person’s individual characteristics that influence behavior...