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PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 1
There are numerous screening instruments available to help counselors assess and diagnose substance use disorders. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using standardized instruments to assess and diagnose clients?
PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 2
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) provides diagnostic criteria for substance-related diagnoses. What problems can arise if a counselor relies solely on this criterion for diagnostic purposes? Support your answer with evidence.
PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 3 Assignment
Assessment and Diagnosis
Details:
Write a 500-750-word paper that answers the following questions:
What screening and assessment methods are available for assessing and diagnosing clients for substance use and other addictive disorders?
What considerations must be made for choosing an appropriate screening and assessment tool?
How do screening and assessment techniques for substance related disorders differ from those for process addictions?
Include a minimum of two scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Week 8 Assignment Relapse Prevention Plan
Details:
Develop a relapse prevention plan based upon the “Jed Assessment Case Study” provided. The plan should be in a format that might be given to the client to use as a guide. The plan must address the following:
1- Client name and age
2- Client’s family situation
3- What is the client’s agreement to stop using drugs/alcohol? Be specific. For example: Does the client commit to attending AA meetings? If so, how many?
4- If the client relapses, what is the client’s plan to get help?
5- What high-risk situations could trigger a relapse for the client?
6- What high-risk behaviors or irrational thoughts could lead to relapse?
7- What coping skills may help the client remain sober?
8- What new activities could the client participate in to help replace old behaviors such as going out with his friends, for a drink, etc. after work? How many? How often?
9- How would Jed’s family be involved in his relapse prevention plan?
10- How would Jed’s family and ethnic culture impact his relapse prevention plan?
11- What resources are available in the community to help Jed prevent relapse? (use resources that are available in your community/area)
12- Develop a sobriety card that contains telephone numbers of people the client (Jed) could call if he felt he was were at risk to relapse. (You can add information that is not included in the case study)
Include a minimum of three scholarly references to support the information provided in the prevention plan.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.