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Walden NURS6640 Week 7 Assignment 1 Latest 2019 March NURS6640 Psychotherapy With Individuals Week 7 Assignment 1 Supportive Psychotherapy Versus Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Supportive Psychotherapy Versus Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Although supportive psychotherapy and interpersonal psychotherapy share some
similarities, these therapeutic approaches have many differences. When
assessing clients and selecting therapies, it is important to recognize these
differences and how they may impact your clients. For this Assignment, as you
compare supportive and interpersonal psychotherapy, consider which therapeutic
approach you might use with your clients.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
Compare
supportive psychotherapy and interpersonal psychotherapy
Recommend
therapeutic approaches for clients presenting for psychotherapy
To prepare:
Review the
media in this week’s Learning Resources.
Reflect on
supportive and interpersonal psychotherapeutic approaches.
The
Assignment
In a 1- to
2-page paper, address the following:
Briefly
describe how supportive and interpersonal psychotherapies are similar.
Explain at
least three differences between these therapies. Include how these differences
might impact your practice as a mental health counselor.
Explain
which therapeutic approach you might use with clients and why. Support your
approach with evidence-based literature.
Note: The
School of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page,
introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden
Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at
http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates ). All papers submitted
must use this formatting.
By Day 7
Submit your
Assignment.
Submission
and Grading Information
To submit
your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:
Please save
your Assignment using the naming convention “WK7Assgn1+last name+first
initial.(extension)” as the name.
Click the
Week 7 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.
Click the
Week 7 Assignment 1 link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading
criteria from this area.
Next, from
the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document
you saved as “WK7Assgn1+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.
If
applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to
submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.
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the Submit button to complete your submission.

Week_3_Assignment_2.docx (65.94 KB)

Walden NURS6640 Week 3 Assignment 2 Latest 2019 March NURS6640 Psychotherapy With Individuals Week 3 Assignment 2
Practicum –
Assessing Clients
Learning
Objectives
Students
will:
Assess
clients presenting for psychotherapy
Develop
genograms for clients presenting for psychotherapy
To prepare:
Select a
client whom you have observed or counseled at your practicum site.
Review
pages 137–142 of the Wheeler text and the Hernandez Family Genogram video in
this week’s Learning Resources. Reflect on elements of writing a Comprehensive
Client Assessment and creating a genogram for the client you selected.
The
Assignment
Part 1:
Comprehensive Client Family Assessment
With this
client in mind, address the following in a Comprehensive ClientAssessment
(without violating HIPAA regulations):
Demographic
information
Presenting
problem
History or
present illness
Past
psychiatric history
Medical
history
Substance
use history
Developmental
history
Family
psychiatric history
Psychosocial
history
History of
abuse/trauma
Review of
systems
Physical
assessment
Mental
status exam
Differential
diagnosis
Case
formulation
Treatment
plan
Part 2:
Family Genogram
Prepare a
genogram for the client you selected. The genogram should extend back by at
least three generations (great grandparents, grandparents, and parents).
By Day 7 of
Week 3
Submit your
Assignment.
Submission
and Grading Information
To submit
your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:
Please save
your Assignment using the naming convention “WK3Assgn2+last name+first
initial.(extension)” as the name.
Click the
Week 3 Assignment 2 Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.
Click the
Week 3 Assignment 2 link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading
criteria from this area.
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the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document
you saved as “WK3Assgn2+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.
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applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to
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NURS6640 Psychotherapy With Individuals
Week 3 Assignment 1
Applying
Current Literature to Clinical Practice
Literature
in psychotherapy differs from other areas of clinical practice. Generally,
there are no clinical trials in psychotherapy because it is often neither appropriate
nor ethical to have controls in psychotherapy research. This sometimes makes it
more difficult to translate research findings into practice. In your role,
however, you must be able to synthesize current literature and apply it to your
own clients. For this Assignment, you begin practicing this skill by examining
current literature on psychodynamic therapy and considering how it might
translate into your own clinical practice.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
Evaluate
the application of current literature to clinical practice
To prepare:
Review this
week’s Learning Resources and reflect on the insights they provide.
Select one
of the psychodynamic therapy articles from the Learning Resources to evaluate
for this Assignment.
Note: In
nursing practice, it is not uncommon to review current literature and share
findings with your colleagues. Approach this Assignment as though you were
presenting the information to your colleagues.
The Assignment
In a 5- to
10-slide PowerPoint presentation, address the following:
Provide an overview of the article you selected.
What
population is under consideration?
What was
the specific intervention that was used? Is this a new intervention or one that
was already used?
What were
the author’s claims?
Explain the
findings/outcomes of the study in the article. Include whether this will
translate into practice with your own clients. If so, how? If not, why?
Explain
whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the
findings/outcomes presented in the article. Support your position with
evidence-based literature.
Note: The
presentation should be 5–10 slides, not including the title and reference
slides. Include presenter notes (no more than ½ page per slide) and use tables
and/or diagrams where appropriate. Be sure to support your work with specific
citations from the article you selected. Support your approach with
evidence-based literature.
By Day 7
Submit your
Assignment.
Submission
and Grading Information
To submit
your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:
Please save
your Assignment using the naming convention “WK3Assgn1+last name+first
initial.(extension)” as the name.
Click the
Week 3 Assignment 1 Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.
Click the
Week 3 Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading
criteria from this area.
Next, from
the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document
you saved as “WK3Assgn1+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.
If
applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to
submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.
Click on
the Submit button to complete your submission.

NURS6640 Psychotherapy With Individuals
Week 1 Discussion
Does
Psychotherapy Have a Biological Basis?
Many
studies have found that psychotherapy is as effective as psychopharmacology in
terms of influencing changes in behaviors, symptoms of anxiety, and changes in
mental state. Changes influenced by psychopharmacology can be explained by the
biological basis of treatments. But how does psychotherapy achieve these
changes? Does psychotherapy share common neuronal pathways with
psychopharmacology? For this Discussion, consider whether psychotherapy also
has a biological basis.
NURS6640 Psychotherapy With Individuals
Week 2 Discussion
Assessment
Tools
Assessment
tools have two primary purposes: 1) to measure illness and diagnose clients,
and 2) to measure a client’s response to treatment. Often, you will find that
multiple assessment tools are designed to measure the same condition or
response. Not all tools, however, are appropriate for use in all clinical
situations. You must consider the strengths and weaknesses of each tool to
select the appropriate assessment tool for your client. For this Discussion, as
you examine the assessment tool assigned to you by the Course Instructor,
consider its use in psychotherapy.
NURS6640 Psychotherapy With Individuals
Week 5 Discussion
Posttraumatic
Stress Disorder
It is
estimated that more than 6% of the U.S. population will experience
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in their lifetime (National Center for
PTSD, 2010). This debilitating disorder often interferes with an individual’s
ability to function in daily life. Common symptoms of anxiousness and
depression frequently lead to substance abuse issues and even physical
ailments. For this Discussion, as you examine the Thompson Family Case Study in
this week’s Learning Resources, consider how you might assess and treat clients
presenting with PTSD.
NURS6640 Psychotherapy With Individuals
Week 8 Discussion
Clinical
Supervision
Clinical
Supervision is an essential component of your development as a psychiatric mental
health nurse practitioner. It provides an opportunity for professional
collaboration as you share experiences with and gain insights from colleagues.
For this Clinical Supervision, consider a client whom you do not think is
adequately progressing according to expected clinical outcomes.
NURS6640 Psychotherapy With Individuals
Week 9 Discussion
Counseling
Adolescents
The
adolescent population is often referred to as “young adults,” but in some ways,
this is a misrepresentation. Adolescents are not children, but they are not yet
adults either. This transition from childhood to adulthood often poses many
unique challenges to working with adolescent clients, particularly in terms of
disruptive behavior. In your role, you must overcome these behaviors to
effectively counsel clients. For this Discussion, as you examine the Disruptive
Behaviors media in this week’s Learning Resources, consider how you might
assess and treat adolescent clients presenting with disruptive behavior.
NURS6640 Psychotherapy With Individuals
Week 10 Discussion
Clinical
Supervision
Personal
reflection and discussion with colleagues is essential to your development as a
psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. In Week 8, you collaborated with
colleagues as you participated in your first Clinical Supervision. This week,
you have the opportunity to continue your collaboration as you reflect on and
discuss your experiences with counseling older adults. Keep in mind that
although there may be challenges to counseling this population, these clients
offer unique learning opportunities. For this Clinical Supervision, consider an
older client you are counseling whom you do not think is adequately progressing
according to expected clinical outcomes.
NURS6640 Psychotherapy With Individuals
Week 11 Discussion
Therapy for
Clients With Personality Disorders
Clients
with personality disorders often find it difficult to overcome their problems
and function in daily life. Even when these clients are aware that they have a
dysfunction with their personality and are open to counseling, treatment can be
challenging for both the client and the therapist. For this Discussion, as you
examine personality disorders, consider therapeutic approaches you might use
with clients.

NURS6640_Week_11_Discussion.docx (91.99 KB)

Walden NURS6640 Week 11 Discussion Latest 2019 March NURS6640 Psychotherapy With Individuals Week 11 Discussion Therapy for Clients With Personality Disorders
Clients with personality disorders often find it difficult to overcome their problems
and function in daily life. Even when these clients are aware that they have a
dysfunction with their personality and are open to counseling, treatment can be
challenging for both the client and the therapist. For this Discussion, as you
examine personality disorders, consider therapeutic approaches you might use
with clients.

Week_4_Assignment_1.docx (19.83 KB)

Walden NURS6640 Week 4 Assignment 1 Latest 2019 March NURS6640 Psychotherapy With Individuals Week 4 Assignment 1 Cognitive Behavioral Theory Versus Rational Emotive Behavioral Theory
While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and rational emotive behavioral therapy
(REBT) have many similarities, they are distinctly different therapeutic
approaches. When assessing clients and selecting one of these therapies, you
must recognize the importance of not only selecting the one that is best for
the client, but also the approach that most aligns to your own skill set. For
this Assignment, as you examine the similarities and differences between CBT
and REBT, consider which therapeutic approach you might use with your clients.
Learning
Objectives
Students
will:
Compare
cognitive behavioral therapy and rational emotive behavioral therapy
Recommend
cognitive behavioral therapies for clients
To prepare:
Review the
media in this week’s Learning Resources.
Reflect on
the various forms of cognitive behavioral therapy.
The
Assignment
In a 1- to
2-page paper, address the following:
Briefly
describe how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and rational emotive behavioral
therapy (REBT) are similar.
Explain at
least three differences between CBT and REBT. Include how these differences
might impact your practice as a mental health counselor.
Explain
which version of cognitive behavioral therapy you might use with clients and
why. Support your approach with evidence-based literature.
Note: The
School of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page,
introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden
Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at
http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/57.htm). All papers submitted must use this
formatting.
By Day 7
Submit your
Assignment.
Submission
and Grading Information
To submit
your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:
Please save
your Assignment using the naming convention “WK4Assgn1+last name+first
initial.(extension)” as the name.
Click the
Week 4 Assignment 1 Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.
Click the
Week 4 Assignment 1 link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading
criteria from this area.
Next, from
the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document
you saved as “WK4Assgn1+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.
If
applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to
submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.
Click on
the Submit button to complete your submission.

NURS6640_Week_8_Discussion.docx (61.32 KB)

Walden NURS6640 Week 8 Discussion Latest 2019 March NURS6640 Psychotherapy With Individuals Week 8 Discussion Clinical Supervision
Clinical Supervision is an essential component of your development as a psychiatric mental
health nurse practitioner. It provides an opportunity for professional
collaboration as you share experiences with and gain insights from colleagues.
For this Clinical Supervision, consider a client whom you do not think is
adequately progressing according to expected clinical outcomes.

NURS6640 Psychotherapy With Individuals
Week 10 Discussion
Clinical
Supervision
Personal
reflection and discussion with colleagues is essential to your development as a
psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. In Week 8, you collaborated with
colleagues as you participated in your first Clinical Supervision. This week,
you have the opportunity to continue your collaboration as you reflect on and
discuss your experiences with counseling older adults. Keep in mind that
although there may be challenges to counseling this population, these clients
offer unique learning opportunities. For this Clinical Supervision, consider an
older client you are counseling whom you do not think is adequately progressing
according to expected clinical outcomes.

NURS6640_Week_9_Discussion.docx (95.95 KB)

Walden NURS6640 Week 9 Discussion Latest 2019 March NURS6640 Psychotherapy With Individuals Week 9 Discussion Counseling Adolescents
The adolescent population is often referred to as “young adults,” but in some ways,
this is a misrepresentation. Adolescents are not children, but they are not yet
adults either. This transition from childhood to adulthood often poses many
unique challenges to working with adolescent clients, particularly in terms of
disruptive behavior. In your role, you must overcome these behaviors to
effectively counsel clients. For this Discussion, as you examine the Disruptive
Behaviors media in this week’s Learning Resources, consider how you might
assess and treat adolescent clients presenting with disruptive behavior.