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Fieldwork 1B: Observation For this second fieldwork assignment I am required to observe the residents in the common area of Spring Meadows of Lansdale. In addition, the observations of the residents were of different age groups, physical challenges, and genders. Many of the residents are elderly with multiple health complications and the flows of various forms of medicines. As I complete the assignment on the observation, I find myself surprised at how quickly the hour went playing the…

The counseling place that is nearest to me would be a place called Mended Hearts. The therapist there names Julie Sellner has a reputable background. The website states that she has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Julie has an education in nursing and has had previous employment on the psychiatric floor in a hospital for many years. Julie has a master’s degree in counseling from Bradley University. Along with having multiple other titles such as a B.S.N., R.N, M.A., NCC,…

illness, psychoeducation builds on a series of skills that exemplify the shift to a strengths-based intervention. This includes service coordination, attention to family conflict, communication, loss, problem solving, attention to both social and clinical needs for the individual with the illness, and social support for the family (Lukens & McFarlane,…

Running Head: ADOLESCENTS SUD APPROACHES 1 5 ADOLESCENTS SUD APPROACHES Adolescents SUD Approaches Thomas J. McCarthy Grand Canyon University: PCN-535 April 26, 2017 Adolescents SUD Approaches The counselor believes that a family-based approach to adolescents with a substance abuse disorder, and with a co-occurring disorder, is the most effective way to…

Ethics in Assessment Assessment is defined as the evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something. Psychological assessments are typically a judgmental process where a broad range of information is gathered ( including psychological tests) and integrated to develop an understanding of a person. Assessments are used for a wide variety of purposes and covers various topics. One topic I decided to to take a closer look at is assessment of substance abuse…

On Becoming a Person is a book written by Carl R. Rogers it is a simple text on Humanistic and Existential psychotherapy. The book is written about work Rogers carried out during the nineteen fifty’s and sixty’s. The book has many interesting idea’s and perspectives on personal growth and development. In the book Rogers talks about the idea of oneself getting in touch with there emotions so that he or she might go about there life based on there real self rather living a life based on there…

Case Study Paper Ohemaa Asantewaa Ofori-Addae Liberty University Author Note Ofori-Addae Ohemaa Asantewaa, Department of Psychology student at Liberty University, Lynchburg. This research is supported by Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Ofori-Addae Ohemaa Asantewaa, Department of Psychology at Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA 24515. Email: oaoforiaddae@liberty.edu Case Study Paper Case Study The…

The idea of using talk therapy as a way of alleviating the suffering associated with mental health issues is one that has been thoroughly researched over the years, as people have made efforts to determine whether or not psychotherapy is an effective treatment, which types of therapy are most effective, and what are the elements of therapy that make it an effective strategy for dealing with mental health. While this is valuable information, it would be well to consider that there are some…

Was your colleague’s researched article appropriate for the personality measure being considered? The research article was appropriate for the personality measure on the scenario. The MMPI-2 assessment was used to analyze and evaluate Jane and her common symptoms of depression, suicidal tendencies, and bipolar disorder. Assess the personality instrument(s) suggested by your colleague. Would these measures provide reliable, valid, and culturally conscious results for the given scenario? Use…

Andrew D. Ferdinandi and Ming Hui Li published the article “Counseling Persons With Comorbid Disorders: A Quantitative Comparison of Counselor Active Rehabilitation Service and Standard Rehabilitation Counseling Approaches” with the intent of sharing their results that were found through examining the impact of various rehabilitation counseling styles on individuals with comorbid or co-occurring disorders. The article first discussed the definitions of terms associated with rehabilitation such…