PCN605 Week 1 DQ 1 and 2 – GCU

PCN605 Week 1 DQ 1 and 2 – GCU

PCN605 Week 1 DQ 1 and 2 – GCU

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DQ1

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.

DQ2

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.

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?

PCN 605 Topic 2 Assignment Determining a Diagnosis

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-RS-T2CaseStudyTina.docx

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.

PCN 605 Topic 3 Assignment Developmental Psychopathology Case Study Essay

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-RS-T3ParentGuardianCrossCuttingSymptomMeasure.pdf

PCN-605-RS-T3CaseStudyJohnny.docx

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.

PCN 605 Topic 4 Assignment Bipolar and Depressive Disorders

Details:

Complete the bipolar and depressive disorder chart.

You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

PCN-605-RS-T4BipolarandDepressiveDisordersComparisonChart.docx

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.

PCN 605 Topic 5 Assignment Benchmark – Schizophrenia Safety Plan

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-RS-T5SCaseStudyTed.docx

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?

PCN 605 Topic 7 Assignment Personality Disorders Case Study Presentation

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