In this assignment, continue with the client case scenario from the Week 3 assignment. This assignment should be considered a second session with a client after the intake was completed and assessments considered. You will be required to review the client intake again with a specific focus on the body and conclusion of a session with a client.
This assignment requires attention to current symptoms to effectively complete a treatment plan with goals and application of theory specific to those chosen goals. Use the Symptoms, Goals, and Intervention form from the Riverbend City: Counseling Center Treatment Planning media and submit it along with your written assignment.
Evan SGI [DOCX].
Roberta SGI [DOCX].
Rameen SGI [DOCX].
Markus SGI [DOCX].
Katia SGI [DOCX].
You may also refer to the Riverbend City: Counseling Center Client Intake media to review client information.
You may use the Treatment Plan, Theoretical Intervention, and Documentation Template [DOC] to structure your paper.
In your paper:
Formulate at least three short-term objectives and three long-term goals that would be appropriate for your client and explain why you chose those goals.
Identify the theoretical orientation you will use to achieve those goals from the current symptom list.
Explore the theory chosen to reach the specified goals to reduce symptoms, providing at least 1–2 peer-reviewed articles to support the chosen theory for this client and her/his/their symptoms.
Respond to the three client statements with hypothetical counselor responses by applying the selected theory using the Riverbend City: Counseling Center Treatment Planning simulation.
Discuss the ethical, legal, or cultural considerations needed for effective treatment planning and theoretical intervention, drawing from the Clinical Interviewing text and at least 1–2 peer-reviewed articles.
Summarize and document the tasks completed in the body and closing of a session.
Document a SOAP note drawing from the intake information provided and your completed Week 3 assignment.
Provide a self-reflection regarding the required interview tasks, goals, and application of theory.
Evaluate how you approached the task of selecting goals.
Explain the process for selecting and effective theory.
Reflect on how you made connections between client responses and theory.
Submit your assignment and the completed Symptoms, Goals, and Intervention form to the assignment area.
You may find the Counseling Masters Research GuideLinks to an external site. useful in completing this assignment.
Additional Requirements
Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message and is characterized by correct grammatical usage and mechanical elements of scholarly writing. Present assignments in a narrative, paragraph format. You may include subheadings, but incorporate transitional phrases to link sections.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting. Use Academic WriterLinks to an external site. for guidance in citing sources and formatting your paper in proper APA style. See the Writing CenterLinks to an external site. for more APA resources specific to your degree level.
Scholarly publication: When applicable, required scholarly research articles should be current (no more than five years old).
Page length: 5–7 pages, not including the title and references pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Examine a range of theoretical approaches, counseling skills, and strategies in order to build and maintain therapeutic relationships.
Formulate three short-term and three long-term goals, and the theoretical orientation that will be used to achieve those goals based on the current symptom list.
Explain the selected theory, providing rationale for its use based on the client’s symptoms.
Competency 2: Identify ethical and culturally relevant strategies to facilitate the development of an effective therapeutic relationship.
Explain ethical, legal, and cultural considerations for treatment planning and intervention.
Competency 3: Employ intake and ongoing clinical assessment tools and methods to identify client risk factors and treatment needs specific to clinical mental health.
Summarize and document the tasks completed in the body and closing of a session using a SOAP note.
Develop three hypothetical counselor responses from those listed on the treatment planning form for the specified client.
Competency 4: Evaluate personal and professional strategies and development opportunities relevant to the identity of the mental health counselor.
Self-evaluate the necessary interview tasks and consideration of the theoretical orientation during the body and conclusion of a session with a client.
Competency 5: Communicate effectively through the appropriate application of grammar, punctuation, spelling, writing mechanics, and professional tone, while adhering to current APA formatting and style.
Communicate effectively through the consistent use of APA guidelines, using the grammar, punctuation, and mechanics expected of a counseling professional.
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For my case, I chose Markus. Align the short term and long term goals I used in the SGI document. I also chose the CBT theory. Everything is listed in the documents below.
