Running head: WEEK ONE JOURNAL ENTRY Week One Journal Entry Walden University June 9, 2019 Week One Journal Entry The Rationale for Selected Nursing and Counseling Theories 1 WEEK ONE JOURNAL ENTRY 2 The selected nursing and counseling theories are King’s Theory of Goal Attainment and Beck’s Cognitive Theory, respectively. One of the rationales for choosing this theory is their potential to provide the framework for solving the problems that are experienced by the patient. According to Fournier and Price (2014), the therapists who base their intervention on these theoretical frameworks are focused on the distorted thinking that influences the client’s present situation and how to develop the dynamic interpersonal relationships that contribute to the progress of the patient towards the goals. Also, the use of these theories in the therapeutic relationship would enable the therapist to make the type of transactions with the patient that leads to the attainment of goals and his or her satisfaction, as well as the enhancement of his or her development (Petiprin, 2016). An additional reason for the selection of the theories is their relevance to my practice objectives and preferred therapeutic approaches. Therefore, the therapeutic aim of improving the behavior of the patient in the context of the personal, interpersonal, and social systems can be achieved through the emphasis on solving the current issues that distort the patient’s thinking and interventions that are based on the understanding of all the elements of the nurse-patient relationship. Goals and Objectives for the Practicum Experience My first goal is to gain in-depth knowledge, skills, and abilities in psychotherapy and how its principles can be applied to the management of adult behavioral problems. Secondly, I plan to acquire from this practicum experience, the competencies, and skills to deal with the patient from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and utilize the knowledge to meet their needs in different clinical settings (Wheeler, 2013). The third goal that I plan to accomplish from the practicum experience is the assessment skills that would result in the identification of the client’s requirements for a trusting therapeutic relationship. Regarding the objectives, the first WEEK ONE JOURNAL ENTRY 3 is the creation of patient education materials that contribute to the changes in their behavioral tendencies and enhance their growth and development during the therapeutic relationship. An additional objective is the attainment of patient satisfaction through the adoption of needs-based practice measures in different settings. Finally, the aim of participating in the practicum is the establishment of the opportunities for patients to interact in their personal, interpersonal, and social systems effectively. Ethical Implications of Counseling Clients

Timeline of Practicum Activities In the first week of the practicum, I plan to observe client’s interactions with the nurses, and councillors and to use that information to develop the knowledge and skills for conducting an assessment during intake or counsel. Also, I plan to participate in client’s care from the second week according to the learning requirements of the practicum course and use the opportunity to accomplish some of the goals and objectives for the practicum experience. I will continue with client interactions according to the guidance provided by the school and my preceptor to gain the understanding of the processes that are required for establishing and maintaining trusting relationships with patients from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Overall, the activities that would be conducted during the practicum experience are designed to enable me to acquire the knowledge and skills for meeting the needs of patients in different clinical settings. References WEEK ONE JOURNAL ENTRY 4 Fournier, J. C., & Price, R. B. (2014). Psychotherapy and neuroimaging. Focus, 12(3), 290-298. Retrieved from Ethical Implications of Counseling Clients https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4207360/ Petiprin, A. (2016). Psychiatric and mental health nursing. Nursing Theory. Retrieved from http://www.nursing-theory.org/theories-and-models/… Wheeler, K. (2013). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice. Springer Publishing Company. … Ethical Implications of Counseling Clients