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Learning Objectives

Critically evaluate through a Biopsychosocial lens a chosen ANXIETY from the scenario provided within the course room using and one of the issues provided in the course room.
Describe how the counsellor developed aspects of the biological, psychological, cultural, and social factors.
Discuss how the counsellor developed the therapeutic relationship.
Describe the ethical considerations that would be important in the scenario provided.
Describe the case conceptualization up to and not including a treatment plan.
Synthesize your understanding of the Biopsychosocial/Cultural lens.
Synthesize your understanding of the complexity of CRSJ and your own self-reflection in providing therapy today.
Demonstrate a clear and effective understanding by communicating through a narrative format using APA 7th ed style.
Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to assist to comprehend the BioPsychosocial lens within the therapeutic process. It is important for counsellors to understand the aspects of biology and psychology, culture, and social justice in the therapy session with a client.

Instructions

This assignment is structured to allow the YOU to be the counsellor. As the YOU ARE the counsellor, the expectation is for the student to recognize what the experience is like and the value of what a trained counsellor brings to the experience. The assignment is to promote the student's understanding of biological and psychological social and cultural aspects and their impact in understanding human thinking and behaviour.

Using the scenario provided select a disorder/topic and assess the client provided through BPS and Cultural/Social/Socially just factors. Briefly explore ethical considerations. You may choose the gender, culture, and race of the individual in the scenario. You may also add or delete sections that would add to the scenario in a more appropriate manner depending on the disorder you have chosen.

Required components: ThIS is to be a twelve - page paper with a conclusion, not including a title page, and references. The paper will cover an: Overview of the BPS lens; Overview of the CRSJ Metatheoretical Lens; Overview of the Disorder/Topic and Case Conceptualization(not including interventions); Application of the BPS and CRSJ approaches; Ethical considerations; Counsellor's professional role in establishing the therapeutic relationship; Conclusion (a summary of the body of your paper).

Length of Assignment: The text body of paper (i.e., not including references, title page) should be no more than 12 double - spaced typed pages, Times New Roman font size: 12 or APA 7th ed).