GC PCN529 Full Course Latest 2016 December

GC PCN529 Week 1 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2016 December

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When assessing a client, how does a counselor determine the severity of a substance use disorder? Discuss the criteria for this assessment.

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Explain the importance of having an integrated approach to client treatment when a client has a co-occurring disorder.

GC PCN529 Week 2 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2016 December

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What are the major differences between screening and assessment materials?

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When assessing if a client is a threat to harm himself or herself, what are the important steps to consider in order to protect the client and yourself?

GC PCN529 Week 3 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2016 December

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What is the difference(s) between treatment and recovery? Address if anyone is ever “recovered,” or is she/he always “in recovery?”

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When would a counselor refer a client for a possible psychopharmacological intervention?

GC PCN529 Week 4 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2016 December

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When examining mood disorders what are the major similarities and differences in symptoms between depressive and bipolar disorders?

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What are some specific counseling techniques used in working with persons who have depressive and bipolar disorders? Explain them.

GC PCN529 Week 5 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2016 December

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A person suffering from PTSD and a substance use disorder can be complicated to treat. As they abstain from substances, their trauma related symptoms may increase. How would you go about treating this person?

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What are the differences between substance-induced psychotic disorder and a psychotic disorder? How would you tell the difference in an assessment session?

GC PCN529 Week 6 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2016 December

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What are the unique challenges in treating someone with an anxiety disorder and a substance use disorder?

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Briefly describe at least three treatment approaches for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder that are considered best practices.

GC PCN529 Week 7 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2016 December

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Describe the correlation between personality disorders and substance use. Identify which disorders have a high prevalence of co-morbidity. What are the treatment implications when there is co-occurring personality and substance use disorders?

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Choose one personality disorder and, using scholarly resources, list and read at least three articles specifically addressing that disorder. If an evidence-based practice or best practices article is available, please choose this resource. What is significant about each of the articles and what can your peers learn from reading them?

GC PCN529 Week 8 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2016 December

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Why is there a prevalence of HIV/AIDS infection among persons that are alcohol and/or drug dependent? Why do you believe there is high correlation?

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What is the relationship between gambling addiction and substance use disorders?

GC PCN529 Week 1 Assignment Latest 2016 December

Details:

There are three parts to this essay. The first part focuses on prevalence; the second part focuses on symptoms of substance use disorders; and the third part focuses on the two systems of care (mental health and substance abuse/dependence). The length of the entire essay should be 750-1,000 words.

Part 1: The Prevalence of Co-Occurring Disorders:

The purpose of this part of the assignment is to identify the prevalence of co-occurring disorders. Read chapter 1, “Introduction,” in the Treatment Improvement Protocol, No. 42 and chapter 1 of the text. Answer the following questions regarding prevalence of COD (co-occurring disorders).

1. What is at least one statistical piece of information that you do not find surprising? Explain why.

2. Conversely, what is at least one statistical piece of information that was interesting or surprising? Explain why.

Part 2:Clinical Symptoms of Substance Use Disorders

The purpose of this part of the assignment is to become familiar with the diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders. Read pages 483-484 of the DSM-5. Answer the following question regarding substance use disorders.

1. What are the 11 criterion used for identifying and diagnosing a substance use disorder? Provide a brief description of each.

Part 3: The Differences and Similarities in the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Systems:

The purpose of this part of the assignment is to examine the differences and similarities between the mental health and substance use disorder systems. Read the “Substance Abuse Treatment System” and “Mental Health Service System” sections from TIP No. 42, chapter 3, “Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Systems: Philosophical and Treatment Approach Issues,” in TIP 9, and chapter 7 of the text. Address the following:

1. Describe at least two differences and two similarities between the two systems.

2. Discuss the importance of using an integrated approach to treating a client with co-occurring disorders.

Include at least three scholarly references in your paper.

Prepare this essay according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

GC PCN529 Week 2 Assignment Latest 2016 December

Details:

Develop a risk assessment checklist (not exceeding two pages) identifying the basic criteria used when assessing whether a client is harmful to themselves or others.

Generally, in practice you will use a pre-existing risk assessment. The purpose of this assignment is for you to become familiar with the criteria involved in assessing a client for risk to themselves and others.

Note: TIP No. 42 has a guide you can use (Safety Screening in Mental Health Settings) in chapter 4. Be sure that your Risk Assessment Checklist includes questions related to both mental health and substance use.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

GC PCN529 Week 2 Benchmark Assignment Latest 2016 December

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Answer the associated questions fully. Include the question in your responses.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Meredith Case Study

Meredith is a 24-year-old female who comes to the community counseling office where you work as a newly hired mental health counselor.On her intake form, she provided the following information, which is based on her answers to the questions on this form.

Birthdate:1/22/1980

Home:Whiting, MA

Race:Caucasian

Current job:Assistant to the activities director at a nursing home

Parents:Married, both living, Leek, MA

Father: Works full-time as a business manager

Mother:Works part-time as an office clerk

Parents’ histories:Father - heavy use of alcohol, two heart attacks; mother- use of prescription opiates for back pain.

Siblings: Meghan, 22, who is employed full-time in the publishing industry in New York City; Molly, 20, engaged to be married, still in college; Sarah, 18 (Meredith reported during her first session that this sister is “acting weird, washing her hair constantly, scared to go outside, almost seems afraid of everyone and thinks everyone is talking about her- she refuses to go to high school”), and Brian,12, who lives at home.

Medical history:Migraines? [she writes a question mark after migraines], menstrual problems [she writes in “serious cramps”]

Mental health history of patient: None

Substance use history of patient: First use of alcohol during first year of college; drinks during celebrations and weekend parties, uses alcohol to help with sleep. Medications: None, “but I think I need sleep medication” [client’s words]

Sexual History: [client left questions related to sexual activity blank]

Extended family information:Uncles on Father’s side are two “alcoholics?” [she writes the question mark after the term alcoholics]; father’s sister was hospitalized for a mental disorder for two years; “maternal grandmother- early death, question of alcohol use."

What promptedyou to make this appointment? Meredith writes: “can’t sleep, eat, and my work is suffering because I can’t think…. I am stressed out…feeling out of control.”

1. Based on what the clinician has learned during the intake, what are some of the symptoms a clinician should look for, or ask about when working with this client during the initial sessions? Explain each symptom.

2. What other historical information might a counselor want to ask about?

3. What might a clinician want to know about Meredith’s alcohol use and why?

4. What might a clinician want to know about her eating, sleeping, and stress, and why?

5. What conditions would the clinician want to explore when working with this client?Explain why.

6. If Meredith reported that her friends have said that she is “crazy, talking too fast, hyperactive, and unable to pay attention,” what diagnoses would you also explore? Could Meredith be suffering from a substance-induced disorder? Explain.

7. How would the clinician determine if Meredith was experiencing a co-occurring disorder or a single diagnosis?

8. Meredith explains in a future appointment that she is in love with Andy, but is scared that her parents will not like this person.She states that she feels stressed out about someone finding out how much she loves this person.It is noticeable that Meredith is not using pronouns.What other issues might a counselor want to explore?How does this interact with the diagnosis, or does it?

9. What are the treatment strategies that you might employ with Meredith? Why?

GC PCN529 Week 3 Assignment Latest 2016 December

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The purpose of this assignment is to become familiar with the treatment and recovery methods, modalities, and strategies.

After reading all assigned material complete the “Co-occurring Treatment and Recovery Chart” by filling in the information for the following categories below.

1. Description or definition of the strategy: What is the strategy and modality? For example, regarding stages of change, what is the brief definition of this method?
2. Key concepts and brief definitions: What are the common terms used in this model? Provide brief definitions for terms and concepts.
3. Purpose/use of strategy in working with clients with co-occurring disorders: Why is this particular model or strategy used in working with persons with co-occurring disorders? In other words, what is its purpose?
4. Overall successful outcomes appearances: How are successful outcomes recognized?
5. How the strategy is used in various treatment settings: How might the strategy be utilized in the different treatment settings? Is the approach different depending on the setting?
6. How the strategy aids in recovery: In what way does the strategy help the client recover?

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

PCN-529 Co-Occurring Treatment and Recovery Chart

Strategy	Description or definition of strategy	Key concepts and brief definitions	Strategy’s purpose/use in working with clients with co-occurring disorders	Overall successful outcome(s) looks like?	How the strategy is used in various treatment settings	How the strategy aids in recovery
Motivational Interviewing (Stages of change)
Contingency management
Cognitive Behavioral
Medication- assisted treatment

GC PCN529 Week 4 Assignment Latest 2016 December

Details:

Read the “Meredith Case Study."

Answer the associated questions fully. Include the question in your responses.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Meredith Case Study

Meredith is a 24-year-old female who comes to the community counseling office where you work as a newly hired mental health counselor.On her intake form, she provided the following information, which is based on her answers to the questions on this form.

Birthdate:1/22/1980

Home:Whiting, MA

Race:Caucasian

Current job:Assistant to the activities director at a nursing home

Parents:Married, both living, Leek, MA

Father: Works full-time as a business manager

Mother:Works part-time as an office clerk

Parents’ histories:Father - heavy use of alcohol, two heart attacks; mother- use of prescription opiates for back pain.

Siblings: Meghan, 22, who is employed full-time in the publishing industry in New York City; Molly, 20, engaged to be married, still in college; Sarah, 18 (Meredith reported during her first session that this sister is “acting weird, washing her hair constantly, scared to go outside, almost seems afraid of everyone and thinks everyone is talking about her- she refuses to go to high school”), and Brian,12, who lives at home.

Medical history:Migraines? [she writes a question mark after migraines], menstrual problems [she writes in “serious cramps”]

Mental health history of patient: None

Substance use history of patient: First use of alcohol during first year of college; drinks during celebrations and weekend parties, uses alcohol to help with sleep. Medications: None, “but I think I need sleep medication” [client’s words]

Sexual History: [client left questions related to sexual activity blank]

Extended family information:Uncles on Father’s side are two “alcoholics?” [she writes the question mark after the term alcoholics]; father’s sister was hospitalized for a mental disorder for two years; “maternal grandmother- early death, question of alcohol use."

What promptedyou to make this appointment? Meredith writes: “can’t sleep, eat, and my work is suffering because I can’t think…. I am stressed out…feeling out of control.”

1. Based on what the clinician has learned during the intake, what are some of the symptoms a clinician should look for, or ask about when working with this client during the initial sessions? Explain each symptom.

2. What other historical information might a counselor want to ask about?

3. What might a clinician want to know about Meredith’s alcohol use and why?

4. What might a clinician want to know about her eating, sleeping, and stress, and why?

5. What conditions would the clinician want to explore when working with this client?Explain why.

6. If Meredith reported that her friends have said that she is “crazy, talking too fast, hyperactive, and unable to pay attention,” what diagnoses would you also explore? Could Meredith be suffering from a substance-induced disorder? Explain.

7. How would the clinician determine if Meredith was experiencing a co-occurring disorder or a single diagnosis?

8. Meredith explains in a future appointment that she is in love with Andy, but is scared that her parents will not like this person.She states that she feels stressed out about someone finding out how much she loves this person.It is noticeable that Meredith is not using pronouns.What other issues might a counselor want to explore?How does this interact with the diagnosis, or does it?

9. What are the treatment strategies that you might employ with Meredith? Why?

GC PCN529 Week 5 Assignment Latest 2016 December

Details:

Part 1: Case Studies

Identify the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria that you notice in the case studies below and explain how the client meets the criteria. Include the diagnosis that these symptoms are related to. Your response to each case study should be 50 to 75 words.

1. Tom is a 30-year-old male who was near the World Trade Center during the 9/11 attack. He witnessed horrific scenes, including people jumping from the World Trade Center. Since that day, he has had nightmares. Whenever a plane flies overhead, he has the feeling that he needs to run to a secure place. He has thought of moving out of New York City because he finds himself reliving the event every time he is down in the area of the 9/11 attack.

2. Jennifer is worried about her friend Mark, who is a 19-year-old male who recently started hiding in his apartment bedroom. He told Jennifer that the government could hear everything he says, and does so in every room but his bedroom. More recently, Jennifer has visited him and found out he is not going to work, as he is feeling very low and depressed. She also recognized that he is smoking more pot than usual.

3. Angela is a 35-year-old human resources manager and mother who has found that methamphetamines allow her to work long hours and also gives her enough energy when she is home to manage her household and children. More recently, she has started to think that her boss has been planning to fire her, even though there is no visible sign that her work has been suffering due to her use. When she passes by his office and he is on the phone, she is sure he is talking about her and his plans to fire her.

4. Justin is a 20-year-old college student who recently started lining his single dorm room with tin foil. He thinks that his neighbors have been listening in on his phone conversations and wants to prevent their listening with the use of this foil. He has stopped going to classes and interacting with his friends. His friends are very worried about him and decided to go to the dean to talk to her about his behavior.

Part 2: Treatment Scenarios

Provide a 50- to 75-word response to each of the following scenarios:

Imagine that you are working with a client that has been diagnosed with a psychotic disorder. Select a psychotic disorder from the DSM-5 and discuss the approach you would you use for treating this client.

How will you tell if the client suffers from a psychotic disorder as opposed to a substance-induced disorder?

Imagine that you are working with a client with co-occurring posttraumatic stress and substance use disorders. How would you approach treating this client? What special considerations should you make?

Include at least two scholarly references in your assignment.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation 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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

GC PCN529 Week 6 Assignment Latest 2016 December

Details:

Part 1: Case Studies

Identify the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria that you notice in the case studies below and explain how the client meets the criteria. Include the diagnosis that these symptoms are related to. Your response to each case study should be 50 to 75 words.

1. Allyson is a 25-year-old who works from home. She is happy with her work-at-home job, because she prefers not to be around people. She is afraid she will say or do something that is embarrassing. She has seen a therapist who referred her to a psychiatrist who prescribed antianxiety medication. More recently, she has been taking more than prescribed and continues to increase the dose a little each week because she finds that she does not feel as good with less.

2. Karen is a 35-year-old wife and mother whose husband has become concerned about her drinking. He has noticed that she always appears to have a drink in hand, and when he asks her about it, she says that it is ginger ale or a coke; however, he believes she is mixing vodka with those drinks. Just recently, she had a DWI, and he confronted her about her drinking, after which she promised that she would stop. However, when she did stop, he noticed that she was constantly worrying, restless, and irritable.

3. Mary is a 25-year-old single woman who currently is in a doctoral program. Mary has developed an extreme fear of germs and she is afraid of getting sick. Mary washes her hands 10-20 times per day. There are times when she is late for an appointment due to her needing to ensure that her hands are clean. She cleans her house constantly and often does not have time to complete her studies as a result. She experiences a great deal of anxiety when she is in situations where she is not able to control the environment. Some of her family and friends have commented on her behavior, which she admits to being a bit excessive, but she also states how easy it is to get sick and how many germs are out there.

Part 2: Treatment Scenarios

Provide a 50- to 75-word response to each of the following scenarios:

Imagine that you are working with a client who has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Select an anxiety disorder from the DSM-5 and discuss the approach you would you use for treating this client.

Imagine that you are working with a client who has been diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder. What approach would you use for treating this client?

How will you determine if a client is suffering from an anxiety or obsessive compulsive disorder, rather than a substance-induced disorder?

Include at least two scholarly references in your assignment.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation 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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

GC PCN529 Week 7 Assignment Latest 2016 December

Details:

Create a Personality Disorder Chart. Be sure to identify the personality disorder and its main symptoms (DSM-5 criteria). The purpose of creating such a chart is to have a handy resource on personality disorders when working in the field.

After your chart, provide a 50- to 75-word response to the following questions:

1. Discuss at least two challenges associated with treating a person diagnosed with a personality disorder.

2. What is the relationship between substance use and personality disorders?

Include at least one scholarly reference in the assignment.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

GC PCN529 Week 8 HIV/ AIDS Paper Assignment Latest 2016 December

Details:

Write an essay of 250-500 words, explaining why there is prevalence among alcohol and/or drug users for HIV/AIDS infection. Include the following in your paper:

1. The relationship between substance use and HIV/AIDS infection, including risk factors associated with them

2. Why a substance use disorder and HIV/AIDS could be considered as co-occurring disorders

Include at least one scholarly reference in your paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

GC PCN529 Week 8 Assignment Latest 2016 December

PCN-529 Gambling Disorder Worksheet

Gambling Disorder
Definition:
DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria:
Risk Factors	Warning Signs

References: