COUN 6720-week 3 Discussion: Ethically Sound Practices for Discussing a Diagnosis

COUN 6720-week 3 Discussion: Ethically Sound Practices for Discussing a Diagnosis

To prepare for the Discussion:

• Review the Learning Resources, including the case of Jane available in Chapter 9 of your Kress and Paylo (2019) course textbook.
• Consider the diagnosis that would best fit Jane’s presenting concerns.
• Read the handout, Jane: Diagnostic Conceptualization Example, in the Learning Resources and render a diagnosis based on the case study.
• Imagine you are completing your second counseling session with Jane during which you will discuss the diagnosis that you have rendered.
• Think about the ethical concerns you will need to consider when delivering the diagnosis to Jane.
  • A discussion of the diagnostic criteria delivered in a way Jane can understand
  • An explanation to Jane about how her symptoms match the diagnostic criteria

Write a post that includes your formatted DSM-5 diagnosis with associated ICD-10 code for the DSM-5 diagnosis. Attach your monologue video to the post.

Reference

Kress, V. E., & Paylo, M. J. (2019). Treating those with mental disorders: A comprehensive approach to case conceptualization and treatment (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.

• Chapter 3, “Safety-Related Clinical Issues and Treatment Planning” 
• Chapter 9, “Personality Disorders”