PCN 605 Psychopathology and Counseling Entire Course
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PCN 605 Psychopathology and Counseling Entire Course
PCN
605 Topic 1 DQ 1
According to the 2014 ACA code of ethics “Counselors respect the
diversity of clients, trainees, and research participants and seek training in
areas in which they are at risk of imposing their values onto clients,
especially when the counselor’s values are inconsistent with the client’s goals
or are discriminatory in nature.” Review Butman and Yarhouse’s article
“Psychopathology Through the Eyes of Faith: Integrative Reflections for the
Classroom and Beyond” and briefly describe their approach to teaching
psychopathology. Identify two or three elements you find interesting about
their method of teaching psychopathology and explain why they are important to
you.
PCN
605 Topic 1 DQ 2
Oftentimes, the presentation of mental illness is regarded as
scary or threatening. How is this concept perpetuated in the media and other
social outlets? Discuss and provide at least two examples of how this is
occurring in society today.
Details:
Read and complete the Topic 1: Short Answer Worksheet document.
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.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer
to the directions in the Student Success Center.
PCN
605 Topic 2 DQ 1
The DSM is organized by combining disorders of the same
category. What are the symptomatic similarities that necessitate the clustering
of these disorders? Select one class of disorders (depressive, anxiety,
dissociative, etc.) and discuss.
PCN
605 Topic 2 DQ 2
As a diagnostic tool, the DSM includes diagnostic criteria for
mental disorders. In addition, it includes information such as prevalence,
risks, prognoses, gender-related issues, and cultural considerations for these
disorders. What role might this information play in diagnosis and treatment?
Details:
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 500-750 word essay in
which you examine your thought process about her presenting issues. Include the
following in your paper:
1. Discuss the
historic and cross-cultural perspectives of psychopathology that could
potential impact the diagnosis and treatment of Tina.
2. After
reviewing the several diagnoses that could pertain to Tina from the latest
version of the DSM, what is your diagnostic impression?
3. Substantiate
your diagnostic impression with appropriate criteria from the current version
of the DSM.
4. 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.
5. 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.
PCN
605 Topic 3 DQ 1
Childhood disorders often gain popularity during a specific
time, such as Autism and ADHD. Select a commonly diagnosed childhood disorder
and discuss. Why is it currently in vogue? Be sure to include in your
discussion thoughts about medication trends, media attention, etc.
PCN
605 Topic 3 DQ 2
How can a therapist determine if a child’s presenting issue can
be accounted for based on typical development (e.g., Piaget’s theory of
cognitive development, Erik Erikson’s psychosocial stages) or determine that
the issue is pathological in nature? Provide at least one specific example in
your response.
Details:
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:
1. What
information do you gather from the data in this instrument?
2. 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:
1. 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:
1. What
diagnostic impression do you reach based on the information gathered about
Johnny? What is your rationale for ruling-out other diagnoses?
Write a 500-750-word paper about Johnny and your findings.
Include the following in your paper:
1. The
appropriate DSM diagnoses for “Johnny” in descending order, from the dominant,
to the least dominant and rationale.
2. An
explanation regarding why other diagnoses were excluded and rationale.
3. A
discussion regarding if you would assess that “Johnny” needs a formal referral
to a pediatric psychiatrist/psychologist/counselor and rationale for your
choice.
4. 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.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer
to the directions in the Student Success Center.
PCN
605 Topic 4 DQ 1
What are some of the challenges in diagnosing an individual with
persistent depressive disorder or cyclothymic disorder versus their more severe
counterparts? Explain with examples.
PCN
605 Topic 4 DQ 2
Read the case study of “Jack” located in the Topic 4 materials
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.
Details:
Complete the bipolar and depressive disorder chart.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
PCN
605 Topic 5 DQ 1
Review the vignettes located in the topic five materials and
then diagnose Robin and Becky with a psychotic disorder. What are the
justifications for your diagnosis? Include differential diagnoses that were
considered and discarded.
PCN
605 Topic 5 DQ 2
Review the vignette of Brett located in the topic five
materials, and then provide a DSM 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 that the etiology of his disorder is spiritual in nature and not
biochemical?
Review Mercer’s article and identify two or three
recommendations/practices you find relevant in this source as pertaining to a
clinician that considers treating Brett.
Details:
Read the Topic 5 Ted Case Study.
Create a 1,200-1,500-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:
1. What
symptoms would a client with schizophrenia exhibit? What symptoms did Ted
display?
2. How would
you have addressed Ted’s symptoms related to delusions, hallucinations, and
depression?
3. What other
diagnosis might Ted have been misdiagnosed with and why?
4. Describe
which theories would have been most effective and which theories would have
been least effective for treating Ted’s schizophrenia. Explain your rationale.
5. Describe
treatment options for addressing all of Ted’s symptoms.
6. Explain how
a client’s religious or spiritual beliefs come into play during the process of
dealing with depression and suicide.
7. 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.
PCN 605 Topic 6 DQ 1
Max Points: 5.0
Obsessive-compulsive
and related disorders (e.g., hoarding disorder) have gained popularity in the
media in recent years. How do portrayals of these disorders in popular culture
differ from the descriptions of them in the DSM? How might the media popularity
affect a person’s likelihood to seek treatment?
PCN 605 Topic 6 DQ 2
In what ways do
people treat their own symptoms of anxiety disorders, and trauma and stress
disorders? Review the case study of Rebecca, located under the Topic 6 topic
materials. Provide and justify a diagnostic impression for Rebecca.
Details:
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 1,200-1,500-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.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer
to the directions in the Student Success Center.
PCN
605 Topic 7 DQ 1
It can be difficult to distinguish between symptoms of
personality disorders and other psychological disorders. What are some key
differences between these disorders that can assist a counselor in making an
accurate diagnosis?
PCN
605 Topic 7 DQ 2
Borderline personality disorder is often viewed as a diagnosis
largely given to women, whereas antisocial personality disorder is considered a
man’s diagnosis. Given your understanding of gender roles in society, why do
you think this dichotomy exists?
Details:
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 10-15-slide PowerPoint presentation about your selected
case study.
Include the following in your presentation:
1. A brief
description of the selected case study
2. Explanation
and rationale for the Personality Disorder Diagnosis using the latest version
of the DSM as a reference.
3. Information
on the course of treatment for the disorder.
4. Identification
of which cluster (A, B, or C) this personality disorder belongs to and an
explanation of your rationale.
5. Information
on the prognosis and prevalence of the disorder.
6. 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.
7. 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.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer
to the directions in the Student Success Center.
PCN
605 Topic 8 DQ 1
In the DSM-5, Gambling Disorder was moved from the “Impulse
Control Disorders” category to the “Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders”
category. Do you think that this was a good decision? Why or why not?
PCN 605 Topic 8 DQ 2
What are some of the popular myths about addiction with which
you are familiar? Use examples.
Details:
To complete this assignment, access the links above 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 750-1,000-word essay response to the following
questions:
1. What are
the significant diagnostic markers (“red flags”) that indicate acute alcohol
withdrawal syndrome for Mark?
2. What is the
most appropriate/safest course of action for Mark? Support your response.
3. 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.
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