Reference no: EM133554121

Assignment

Counseling, you are often assigned papers requiring academic writing and adherence to APA style. As a counselor, you will be expected to master clinical writing in your case conceptualizations and other documentation. Clinical writing may be less academic, but it is still professional writing where clarity, precision, thoroughness, and the ability to be objective are important. Many audiences- psychiatrics, case managers, probation officers, other counselors-may read your report and make critical decisions based on what you have communicated. And remember to ask yourself if your client would be comfortable reading your report. Would they feel respected and advocated for?

Task

Based on the simulation experience, complete the Addiction Case Conceptualization Template document found in the Learning Resources. Within the template, you will address the following for your client:

A. Presenting concern

B. Case conceptualization

a. Substances and processes-amount and frequency of use
b. Demographic Information (age, marital status, race, employment status)
c. Biological factors (e.g., health concerns, genetic conditions)
d. Psychological factors (e.g., previous mental health diagnoses)
e. Social factors (e.g., friendships, family status, cultural factors)
f. Spiritual factors (e.g., religious affiliation, sense of meaning and purpose).
g. Impact of use or addiction on major life areas

C. Assessment

D. Diagnostic impressions

E. Rationale for diagnostic impressions

F. Treatment goals

G. Explain results using MI and TTM concepts

H. Identify ASAM level of criteria and diagnosis.