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Essay 1

Read and complete the Topic 1: Short Answer Worksheet document.

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AttachmentsPCN-605-RS-T1ShortAnswerQuestions.docx

Essay 2

Review the diagnostic criteria on pages 99-100; 160-161; 561-562 of the DSM-5.

A counselor’s own perception of psychopathology is extremely important in the diagnostic process.

Using the case study of “Tina”, write a 750 word essay in which you examine your thought process about her presenting issues. Include the following in your paper:

  • Discuss the historic and cross-cultural perspectives of psychopathology that could potential impact the diagnosis and treatment of Tina.
  • After reviewing the several diagnoses that could pertain to Tina from the latest version of the DSM, what is your diagnostic impression?
  • Substantiate your diagnostic impression with appropriate criteria from the current version of the DSM.
  • Discuss how historic misconceptions of psychopathology could potentially impact the treatment of this client. As part of this discussion, you may include a diagnosis, any referrals that you would make, and a general course of treatment.
  • Include at least five scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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PCN-605-RS-T2CaseStudyTina.docx

Essay 3

Read the Case Study for “Johnny” and review/score the DSM-5 Parent/Guardian-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure—Child Age 6–17 form completed by the mother (attached). Consider the following when reviewing the form:

  • What information do you gather from the data in this instrument?
  • What will you do next—based on the information from the Level 1 Measure?

Utilize the DSM-5 Parent/Guardian-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure—Child Age 6–17 measure to differentiate between issues associated with typical childhood behaviors and clinically-significant psychiatric phenomena (psychopathology). Consider the following when differentiating between the issues:

  • Based on your findings, would you assess that “Johnny” needs a formal referral to a pediatric psychiatrist/psychologist/counselor?

Assign the appropriate DSM diagnoses for “Johnny” in descending order, from the dominant, to the least dominant. Consider the following when assigning the DSM diagnosis:

  • What diagnostic impression do you reach based on the information gathered about Johnny? What is your rationale for ruling-out other diagnoses?

Write a 750-word paper about Johnny and your findings. Include the following in your paper:

  • The appropriate DSM diagnoses for “Johnny” in descending order, from the dominant, to the least dominant and rationale.
  • An explanation regarding why other diagnoses were excluded and rationale.
  • A discussion regarding if you would assess that “Johnny” needs a formal referral to a pediatric psychiatrist/psychologist/counselor and rationale for your choice.
  • At least five scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper to substantiate your findings.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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AttachmentsPCN-605-RS-T3ParentGuardianCrossCuttingSymptomMeasure.pdf
PCN-605-RS-T3CaseStudyJohnny.docx

Essay 4

Complete the bipolar and depressive disorder chart.

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PCN-605-RS-T4BipolarandDepressiveDisordersComparisonChart.docx

Essay 5

Read the Topic 5 Ted Case Study.

Create a 1,500-word safety plan for a client similar to Ted, who had been diagnosed with schizophrenia that addresses potential depression and suicidality.

Include the following in your safety plan:

  • What symptoms would a client with schizophrenia exhibit? What symptoms did Ted display?
  • How would you have addressed Ted’s symptoms related to delusions, hallucinations, and depression?
  • What other diagnosis might Ted have been misdiagnosed with and why?
  • Describe which theories would have been most effective and which theories would have been least effective for treating Ted’s schizophrenia. Explain your rationale.
  • Describe treatment options for addressing all of Ted’s symptoms.
  • Explain how a client’s religious or spiritual beliefs come into play during the process of dealing with depression and suicide.
  • Include at least five scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency: 1.4: Demonstrate knowledge and skill in working with unique counseling populations.

AttachmentsPCN-605-RS-T5SCaseStudyTed.docx

Essay 6

Medication alone is not as successful in treating anxiety disorders as psychotherapy in combination with medication. Conduct current and scholarly research about why this is the case.

Write a 1,500-word essay about your findings on why medication alone is not as effective as psychotherapy in combination with medication for treating anxiety disorders. Provide specific statistics to back up these claims.

Include at least five scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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Essay 7

Choose and read any one case study from Chapter 13 (Personality Disorders) in DSM-5 in Action.

Research the specific personality disorder from your chosen case study.

Create a 25-30-slide PowerPoint presentation about your selected case study.

Include the following in your presentation:

  • A brief description of the selected case study
  • Explanation and rationale for the Personality Disorder Diagnosis using the latest version of the DSM as a reference.
  • Information on the course of treatment for the disorder.
  • Identification of which cluster (A, B, or C) this personality disorder belongs to and an explanation of your rationale.
  • Information on the prognosis and prevalence of the disorder.
  • A minimum of five scholarly references including your textbook and the latest version of the DSM. Be sure to only use current and scholarly references for this assignment.
  • Detailed speaker notes that represent what you would say if giving the presentation in person.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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Essay 8

To complete this assignment, access the links regarding alcohol withdrawal treatments and the CIWA. Read the case study of “Mark,” which also includes Mark’s CIWA at the bottom of the case study.

Write a 1,000-word essay response to the following questions:

  • What are the significant diagnostic markers (“red flags”) that indicate acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome for Mark?
  • What is the most appropriate/safest course of action for Mark? Support your response.
  • Assess the appropriate DSM diagnoses for Mark.

Include at least three to five scholarly references in your paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

AttachmentsPCN-605-RS-T8CaseStudyMark.docx

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