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Assessment is as essential to family therapy as it is to individual therapy. Although families often present with one person identified as the “problem,” the assessment process will help you better understand family roles and determine whether the identified problem client is in fact the root of the family’s issues. Resources Be sure to review…
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A 22-year-old female with Major Depressive Disorder reports low energy, feelings of hopelessness, and difficulty concentrating. Discussed mood tracking and introduced behavioral activation to increase positive activities. Practiced cognitive reframing to challenge negative thoughts. Plan includes continued therapy, structured routines, and self-care strategies. Follow-up next week.
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There are significant differences in the applications of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for families and individuals. The same is true for CBT in group settings and CBT in family settings. In your role, it is essential to understand these differences to appropriately apply this therapeutic approach across multiple settings. For this Discussion, as you compare…
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Understanding the strengths of each type of therapy and which type of therapy is most appropriate for each patient is an essential skill of the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. In this Assignment, you will compare humanistic-existential therapy to another psychotherapeutic approach. You will identify the strengths and challenges of each approach and describe expected potential…
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A 12-year-old male with Intermittent Explosive Disorder reports frequent outbursts at school and home. Discussed triggers and introduced anger management techniques, including deep breathing and counting exercises. Practiced impulse control strategies through role-playing scenarios. Plan includes continued therapy, parental support, and structured routines. Follow-up next week.
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Assessment tools have two primary purposes: 1) to measure illness and diagnose clients, and 2) to measure a client’s response to treatment. Often, you will find that multiple assessment tools are designed to measure the same condition or response. Not all tools, however, are appropriate for use in all clinical situations. You must consider the…
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Accurately diagnosing depressive disorders can be challenging given their periodic and, at times, cyclic nature. Some of these disorders occur in response to stressors and, depending on the cultural history of the client, may affect their decision to seek treatment. Bipolar disorders can also be difficult to properly diagnose. While clients with a bipolar or…
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1. Introduction Focus of Week 4: Anxiety disorders, Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Obsessive‑Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Clinical Importance: These conditions are among the most prevalent psychiatric disorders, often comorbid, and significantly impair functioning. Case Studies: Symptom Media training titles provide realistic patient scenarios to practice assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. 2. Anxiety Disorders Definition Excessive…
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Assessing and Diagnosing Patients With Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and OCD “Fear,” according to the DSM-5-TR, “is the emotional response to real or perceived imminent threat, whereas anxiety is anticipation of future threat” (APA, 2022). All anxiety disorders contain some degree of fear or anxiety symptoms (often in combination with avoidant behaviors), although their causes and severity differ. Trauma-related disorders…
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A 34-year-old African American female with Panic Disorder and Chronic Insomnia returned for follow-up. She reports waking up multiple times during the night due to panic attacks characterized by a racing heart and shortness of breath. She describes feeling constantly on edge during the day, with difficulty focusing and irritability. She denies recent changes in…