Write an evaluation of the patient’s symptoms and presenting problems within the context of one theoretical orientation (e.g., psychoanalytic, cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, etc.)

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Mental Health Consultation

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, it is recommended that you read Chapter 1 in Turning Points in Dynamic Psychotherapy: Initial Assessment, Boundaries, Money, Disruptions and Suicidal Crises and Chapters 1, 2, and 4 in The Psychiatric Interview: Evaluation and Diagnosis.

Respond to at least one of your colleagues in the discussion forum before creating your assignment submission.

For this assignment, you will take on the role of a mental health professional providing a consultation to a colleague. Your colleague in this case happens to be a licensed clinical psychologist. Carefully review the PSY645 Fictional Mental Health Consultation Scenario (Links to an external site.) which provides information on your colleague’s patient and specific questions your colleague has posed to you as a consultant. Once you have reviewed the scenario, research a minimum of two peer-reviewed articles in the Ashford University Library related to the situation(s) presented in the scenario and how these have been approached and treated in previous cases.

Write an evaluation of the patient’s symptoms and presenting problems within the context of one theoretical orientation (e.g., psychoanalytic, cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, etc.). Summarize views of these symptoms and presenting problems within the context of at least one historical perspective and two theoretical orientations different from the one used in your evaluation (e.g.:, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic, integrative) in order to provide alternative viewpoints. To conclude, justify the use of diagnostic manuals and handbooks besides the DSM-5 that might be used to assess this prospective patient.

The Mental Health Consultation:

  • Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and  must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.).
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use at least two peer-reviewed sources in addition to the course text.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment interventions  implemented by Dr. Banks supporting your statements with information  from the case and two to three peer-reviewed articles from the Ashford  University Library, in addition to those required for this week.

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Case Analysis – Treatment Format 

Prior to beginning work on this week’s journal, read the PSY650 Week Four Treatment Plan ,Preview the document Case  15: Borderline Personality Disorder in Gorenstein and Comer (2014), and  Borderline Personality Disorder in Sneed et al., . (2012). Please also  read the Rizvi, et al. (2013), “An Overview of Dialectical Behavior  Therapy for Professional Psychologists,” Harned, et al.  (2013),  “Treatment Preference Among Suicidal and Self-Injuring Women with  Borderline Personality Disorder and PTSD,” Miller (2006), “Telehealth  Issues in Consulting Psychology Practice,”  and Luxton, et al. (2011),  “mHealth for Mental Health: Integrating Smartphone Technology in  Behavioral Healthcare” articles.

Assess the evidence-based practices implemented in this case study. In your paper, include the following.

  • Explain the connection between each theoretical orientation used by Dr. Bank’s and the interventions utilized in the case.
  • Describe the concept of dialectical behavior therapy, being sure to include the six main points of this type of treatment.
  • Explain Dr. Banks’s primary goal during the pre-treatment stage and  how Dr. Banks related this to Karen in her initial therapy sessions.
  • Describe the two formats that Dr. Banks told Karen would be part of her treatment program.
  • Describe the focus of the second and third stages of treatment.
  • Assume the role of a consulting clinical or counseling psychologist  on this case, and recommend at least one technology-based e-therapy tool  that would be useful. Explain liability issues related to delivering  e-therapy consultation, supporting your response with information from  the Miller (2006), “Telehealth Issues in Consulting Psychology Practice”  article.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment interventions  implemented by Dr. Banks supporting your statements with information  from the case and two to three peer-reviewed articles from the Ashford  University Library, in addition to those required for this week.
  • Recommend three additional treatment interventions that would be  appropriate in this case. Use information from the Sneed, Fertuck,  Kanellopoulos, and Culang-Reinlieb (2012), “Borderline Personality  Disorder” article to help support your recommendations. Justify your  selections with information from the case.

The Case Analysis – Treatment Format

  • Must be 4 to 5 double-spaced pages in length (not including title  and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined  in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use at least two peer-reviewed sources from the Ashford  University Library in addition to the article required for this week.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

Identify some of the primary cultural influences in your life.  (Note that culture can be defined broadly to include a number of dimensions.)  

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To prepare for this discussion, please read Chapters 2 and 3 of your textbook (Feenstra, 2013).  In addition, read Culture as Patterns: An Alternative Approach to the Problem of ReificationPreview the documentView in a new window (Adams and Markus, 2001) and Culture and the Self: Implications for Cognition, Emotion, and Motivation (Markus and Kitayama, 1991).  Finally, review Instructor Guidance and Announcements.  In this discussion, you will consider patterns that have shaped your sense of self.  Be sure to use your own academic voice and apply in-text citations appropriately throughout your post.

  • Identify some of the primary cultural influences in your life.  (Note that culture can be defined broadly to include a number of dimensions.)
  • Examine your sense of self.
    • Would you characterize yourself as more independent or interdependent?  Why?  Identify specific examples that illustrate.  You might find it helpful to start by considering Figure 1 and Table 1 in Markus and Kitayama (1991).
  • Appraise the consequences of your self-construction.
    • What are some of the implications of independence/interdependence (for cognition, emotion, motivation, etc.)?
  • Analyze your responses to the Twenty Statements Test in the introduction (Post Your Introduction).
    • Does your description fit with predictions of theory and research findings, as described by Markus and Kitayama (1991)?

Post your initial response of 250 words or more by Day 3 (Thursday).  Respond to at least two of your peers by Day 7 (Monday).  You are encouraged to post one or more of your required replies early each week (e.g., by Saturday) to stimulate more meaningful and interactive discourse in the discussion forum.  In addition, strive to provide a response to classmates who replied to your initial post and/or the Instructor (if applicable).  Peer responses may vary in length but should be carefully crafted and insightful.  Below are some suggestions to assist your thinking.].

Explain some of the emotional changes that may occur at the onset of adolescence and as the individual mature through adolescence.

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Part 1:

The onset of puberty marks a significant change in a person’s life biologically, psychologically, and socially. There are some myths regarding puberty that may skew its realities. Describe some of the myths and realities of puberty.

  • Explain the psychological and social issues a person may face during the transition to puberty.
  • Define adolescence from the psychological, and social or emotional perspectives.
  • Explain some of the emotional changes that may occur at the onset of adolescence and as the individual mature through adolescence.

Justify your answers with appropriate reasoning and research from your text and course readings. Comment on the postings of at least two peers, and provide an analysis of each peer’s postings while also suggesting specific additions or clarifications for improving the discussion question response.

Part 2:

The transition into adulthood may differ depending on cultural traditions and rites of passage from adolescence to adulthood. The transition into adulthood is also a time for relationships and romance from a normative perspective.

  • Describe at least two unique rites of passage to adulthood on the basis of ethnic or cultural variations.
  • Explain the concepts of pluralism and assimilation and describe how they affect the rites of passage of individuals.
  • Describe different attachment styles.
  • Explain attachment style do you feel would be most effective in forming lasting relationships?
  • Describe the different types of attraction.
  • Explain the type of attraction do you feel would be most effective in establishing lasting relationships?