Assignment 1: Practicum – Week 9 Journal Entry
Assignment 1: Practicum – Week 9 Journal Entry
Learning Objectives
Students will:
- Develop diagnoses for clients receiving psychotherapy*
- Analyze legal and ethical implications of counseling clients with psychiatric disorders*
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Select a child or adolescent client whom you observed or counseled this week. Then, address the following in your Practicum Journal:
Describe the client (without violating HIPAA regulations) and identify any pertinent history or medical information, including prescribed medications.
- Using the DSM-5, explain and justify your diagnosis for this client.
- Explain any legal and/or ethical implications related to counseling this client.
- Support your position with evidence-based literature.
Practicum Experience Time Log and Journal Template
Student Name:
E-mail Address:
Practicum Placement Agency’s Name:
Preceptor’s Name:
Preceptor’s Telephone:
Preceptor’s E-mail Address:
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Time Log
List the objective(s) met and briefly describe the activities you completed during each time period. If you are not on-site for a specific week, enter “Not on site” for that week in the Total Hours for This Time Frame column. Journal entries are due in Weeks 4, 8, and 11; include your Time Log with all hours logged (for current and previous weeks) each time you submit a journal entry.
You are encouraged to complete your practicum hours on a regular schedule, so you will complete the required hours by the END of WEEK 11.
Time Log | |||||
Week
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Dates | Times
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Total Hours for This Time Frame |
Activities/Comments | Learning Objective(s) Addressed |
Total Hours Completed: |
Journal Entries
- Include references immediately following the content.
- Use APA style for your journal entry and references.