Legal drugs, such as caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol, are often viewed as safer than prescription and illegal drugs. In particular, caffeine is viewed as safe by many people as it is not regulated, unlike nicotine and alcohol. Many “energy drinks” on the market, such as Red Bull, Monster, and Rockstar, contain high levels of caffeine, […]
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PCN 605 Topic 4 DQ 2
Read the case study of “Jack” and provide the appropriate DSM 5 diagnoses in descending order, from the dominant, to the least dominant. For each diagnosis you assign, provide an explanation of the diagnostic criteria you assessed to be compelling, as found in the DSM 5 diagnostic criteria monograph for each disorder.
PCN 605 Topic 5 DQ 2
Review the vignette of Brett included in the lecture, and then provide a DSM5 diagnosis. Based on your cultural background/worldview, what is your perspective on the nature of psychotic disorders? •Briefly review the biblical narrative in Mark 5: 1-20. How would you help a psychotic individual who presents to your treatment center and insists […]
PCN 605 Week 2 Determining a Diagnosis
Review the diagnostic criteria on pgs. 99-100; 160-161; 561-562 A counselor’s own perception of psychopathology is extremely important in the diagnostic process. Using the case study of “Tina” in the topic one lecture, write a 500-750word essay in which you examine your thought process about her presenting issues. Include the following in your […]
PCN 605 Week 3 Developmental Psychopathology Case Study
In a 500-750 words APA paper: Read the Case Study for “Johnny” and review/score the DSM-5 Parent/Guardian-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure—Child Age 6–17form completed by the mother (attached). 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 […]
PCN 605 Week 4 Depressive Disorders
Using the DSM-5, write a 500-750-word paper comparing and contrasting the following disorders: Major depressive disorder (DSM V, p.155ff) Persistent Depressive Disorder/Dysthymia (DSM V, p.155ff) Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DSM V, p.156ff) Cyclothymic Disorder (DSM V, p.155ff) Bipolar I Disorder (DSM V, p.123ff) Bipolar II Disorder (DSM V, p.123ff) Although depressive disorders and Bipolar […]
What is the importance of confidentiality in a group? How can a counselor ensure confidentiality within and outside of the group format?
What is the importance of confidentiality in a group? How can a counselor ensure confidentiality within and outside of the group format?
Why is it important for substance use disorders counselors to know what happens in support groups? How could this knowledge benefit treatment?
Why is it important for substance use disorders counselors to know what happens in support groups? How could this knowledge benefit treatment?
Why is this preparation/education important in treatment?
What additional preparation or education would you need to effectively treat the following: Families, adolescents, persons of color, persons from different religious groups, the LGBT population, persons with disabilities, etc.? Why is this preparation/education important? Do you foresee any challenges in obtaining this preparation/education?
contributions of a theorist who was instrumental in developing the psychoanalytic theoretical approac
For your initial post, you will examine the contributions of a theorist who was instrumental in developing the psychoanalytic theoretical approach based on the first letter of your last name. Please see below for your assigned theorist. Jones, R. A. (2013). Jung’s “Psychology with the Psyche” and the behavioral sciences. Behavioral Sciences (2076-328X), 3(3), […]
