Reference no: EM132314013

Discussion: Treatment of Forensic Populations and Professional Goals

The feelings generated when treating an individual in a forensic setting can range from sorrow to fear and nearly every emotion in between. Working with people who have been discounted by their own families and by society provides the forensic treatment practitioner with an opportunity to make a difference in the life of the person being treated. Additionally, society benefits as well. Unfortunately, such rewards can be hard earned. Treating forensic populations can be challenging, both professionally and personally. Forensic treatment practitioners working in these settings must be comfortable with their surroundings, and recognize the benefits of doing this work as well as the risks that may be present.

The forensic treatment practitioner working in forensic settings not only must have the clinical skills to practice in these settings but also must have a solid understanding and appreciation for the nuances that forensic treatment settings present.

To prepare for this Discussion:

Reflect on your personal values and beliefs, and consider how they will impact your work in forensic settings.

Think about the areas of professional practice that are of interest to you as well as the areas that present challenges to you.

Think about the concepts, strategies, and treatment approaches related to forensic populations that you read about this week. Consider how they might affect and inform your professional goals and the attainment of these goals.

Reflect on your professional goals, and consider how this course might help you meet them.

With these thoughts in mind:

By Day 3

Post a brief explanation of how your understanding of forensic populations might inform your current or future professional practice. Further identify potential areas of concern related to forensic populations you might encounter in your professional setting. Be specific.