Using Psychopharmacological Interventions in Counseling
According to Preston, O’Neal, and Talaga (2013), one good example when psychopharmacological intervention is permitted in counseling is in clients with severe panic attacks such as Sara M. When clients are having issues understanding why they may need to take medications. Some clients may fear taking psychopharmacological, because they are shame what others may say or think about them. Sara M. experienced feelings of humiliation and refused to take medications, which made her feel worthless. Psychopharmacological intervention is used with clients to help bring their symptoms under control and prevent harm to self and others.
Counselor’s Role
The counselor’s role with Sara M. would include explaining how medications may help her with the severe panic attacks. It is important explain the benefits and limitations of medications to Sara M. Mental health counselors should take into considerations of clients culture and gender (Preston et. al., 2013). Another vital role of the counselor is to have knowledge of the codes of ethic such as the American Counseling Association (ACA) for one. Explain to Sara M. that she has no reason to be shame for using …show more content…
1. a) explain counselors are responsible for the progress and respecting the self-esteem of their clients. Sara M. was experiencing humiliation because of her panic attack. The ethical dilemma would be just assigning psychopharmacological interventions, but get information from Sara M. about other medications she may be taking or allowing the client to talk about the issues she is facing. Her counselor would need to continue to help her build her self-esteem. The counselor will help Sara M. understand the medications that she is taking, but the counselor need to have knowledge of psychopharmacological interventions. The counselor would do research and provide vital information about the client
According to Preston, O’Neal, and Talaga (2013), one good example when psychopharmacological intervention is permitted in counseling is in clients with severe panic attacks such as Sara M. When clients are having issues understanding why they may need to take medications. Some clients may fear taking psychopharmacological, because they are shame what others may say or think about them. Sara M. experienced feelings of humiliation and refused to take medications, which made her feel worthless. Psychopharmacological intervention is used with clients to help bring their symptoms under control and prevent harm to self and others.
Counselor’s Role
The counselor’s role with Sara M. would include explaining how medications may help her with the severe panic attacks. It is important explain the benefits and limitations of medications to Sara M. Mental health counselors should take into considerations of clients culture and gender (Preston et. al., 2013). Another vital role of the counselor is to have knowledge of the codes of ethic such as the American Counseling Association (ACA) for one. Explain to Sara M. that she has no reason to be shame for using …show more content…
1. a) explain counselors are responsible for the progress and respecting the self-esteem of their clients. Sara M. was experiencing humiliation because of her panic attack. The ethical dilemma would be just assigning psychopharmacological interventions, but get information from Sara M. about other medications she may be taking or allowing the client to talk about the issues she is facing. Her counselor would need to continue to help her build her self-esteem. The counselor will help Sara M. understand the medications that she is taking, but the counselor need to have knowledge of psychopharmacological interventions. The counselor would do research and provide vital information about the client