Reference no: EM133374335

Questions

1. A 32-year-old client presents to the PMHNP for therapy. She has been experiencing feelings of guilt and has had trouble concentrating since returning to work after the birth of her first child three months ago. She states that she is sad most of the time. She feels frustrated with her partner because she feels that he has not assumed responsibility for any additional household duties since the baby's birth, leaving her feeling tired and discouraged.

2. A 26-year-old client presents to the PMHNP for therapy. The client was recently discharged from an inpatient substance use disorder treatment program for alcohol use. Although he is committed to his sobriety, he is struggling to navigate social situations where alcohol is available. All of his friends drink alcohol socially. His sobriety is creating problems with his partner as he continues to consume alcohol in their home. He is having trouble expressing his concerns to his partner out of fear his partner will leave the relationship.

3. A 67-year-old client presents to the PMHNP for therapy. He reports that he lost his wife to breast cancer three years ago. Since then, he has been unable to enter their shared bedroom and has been sleeping on the couch. He has avoided holiday celebrations with his children for fear he will be reminded of his wife. He expresses bitterness that they were not able to enjoy their retirement together. He states that he wonders whether his wife would still be alive if he'd been more insistent that she get a mammogram when she found a lump in her breast. His son is concerned about him and has encouraged him to seek help.

Diagnosis: Selected psychotherapeutic approach with rationale: Therapeutic techniques to employ: Psychopharmacology inclusion with rationale:

1. Identify the client's problem.

2. Identify and discuss one psychotherapeutic approach to address the client's problem. Provide an evidence-based rationale with support from at least one scholarly source for your choice of therapy.

3. Describe at least three therapeutic techniques commonly used with the selected therapeutic approach.

4. Discuss whether you would include psychopharmacology as part of the treatment plan. If yes, describe which medication(s) you might prescribe. If no, explain why not. Provide rationale from at least one scholarly source.

5. Rationales should include in-text citations. Include a complete matching reference using.