The patient is a 71-year-old widowed man who is seen regularly in the clinic for health maintenance and follow-up of his chronic insomnia and anxiety. He has regular prescriptions for triazolam (Halcion) and clonazepam (Klonopin) for these problems. Recently he has been reporting frequent episodes of losing his balance and falling, and eight weeks ago … Read more
Richard is a 62-year-old single man who says that his substance dependence and his bipolar disorder both emerged in his late teens. He says that he started to drink to “feel better” when his episodes of depression made it hard for him to interact with his peers. He also states that alcohol and cocaine … Read more
discuss a very brief description (one paragraph for the group session– do NOT include the actual 12-steps) to include the following: Official name of the program or group you observed.
Harriet is a 51-year-old married woman with a past history of alcohol and cocaine abuse. She has been attending AA and NA meetings regularly and does not report urges to drink or use drugs during the 4 years you have been her psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She needs carpal tunnel surgery and the … Read more
You must attend a group session in order to complete discussion 1. The program or group meeting can be based on any interest group that focus on 12 steps meeting. You should look for group/program meetings that will allow you to come in and observe (open meetings). Ask for permission with the coordinator before … Read more
Tom is a 16-year-old who comes to you to evaluate his lack of attention because his grades are progressively getting worse. When you ask about stress in his life, he notes that his parents are always fighting, and this upsets him. He believes that they fight more when they have been drinking, and he … Read more
five SMART goals you created earlier in the term Use the following questions to guide your response: What were you expecting from the experience before you started? Why were you expecting this? Why did you choose this goal? Did you learn anything about a different group in society (i.e., different age, profession, ethnic, racial or socio-economic group)? What … Read more
In this Discussion, you identify the population (ADDICTION IN TEENS), sample, and sampling technique for your study. You then consider ethical or cultural issues related to the population that you should address. Please use the Learning Resources and the NASW Code of Ethics to support your post (i.e., cite and reference).
A 75-year-old widower walks into your practice to request therapy services. He has grieved the loss of his wife for the last 28 months; they were married 50 years. Explain the significance of interpersonal deficit as it relates to interpersonal therapy Describe how you would ask “very good” questions to facilitate the patient’s ability … Read more
two colleagues by sharing insights gained from their post and explain how you will integrate those insights into your own biopsychosocial assessment. You may also provide suggestions or resources to address a challenge your colleague has identified.