What legal or ethical issues do you have to consider in regards to this case?

Read the attached vignette and answer the following questions:

1. As you prepare for your interview with this client, what additional information do you want to collect? How will you balance rapport with information gathering with this client? (3-5 paragraphs) 15 points

2. Choose one theoretical orientation and based on that orientation write out a case formulation that you will share with the client in your next session. The case formulation will serve as your as explanation of how you conceptualize (understand) the development of his particular set of behavioral concerns. (3-5 paragraphs) 20 points

3. What legal or ethical issues do you have to consider in regards to this case? (1-2 paragraphs) 10 points

4. Of the counseling skills discussed in class which two skills would you choose to implement first and why? Which skill would you consider not using and why? (3-5 paragraphs) 20 points

5. What socio-cultural factors will you take into consideration when choosing/implementing this counseling skills? (3-5 paragraphs) 15 points

6. Based on the case vignette, outline treatment goals as well as methods/measures to evaluate treatment outcomes. (3-5 paragraphs – can also be bullet points) 20 points

If References are used, use the following examples of APA format for articles and books in References section:
Huey, S. J., Jr., & Polo, A. J. (2008). Evidence-based psychosocial treatments for ethnic minority youth. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 37, 262-301.
Kazdin, A. E. (2001). Behavior modification in applied settings (6th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning.
Font should be 12 pt and margins 1” all around.
Writing Style of the paper will also be taken into consideration in grading of each question using the guidelines below
Technical Aspects of Paper  Grammar; punctuation; number and relevance of references; use of primary references; proper use of headings and subheadings; properly formatted (e.g., conforms with APA format); paper properly proofread; citations match references
Clarity of Writing  paper easy to read; paper well-written; sentences well-formed
Quality of Argument  Coherence of argument; opinions are informed; paper interesting and engaging, ability to extract ideas from research and argue relevance effectively
Question 1: Intake Interview
Additional Areas of Information. Appropriate consideration of all domains of assessment from intake interview and areas of functioning to help understand client.
Rapport. Clear articulation and description of strategies or techniques used to balance rapport with information gathering in interview.
Question 1 should be at least 3-5 paragraphs
Exceeds expectations, demonstrates mastery
15 points
Meets expectations, demonstrates competency
14 -13 points
Does not meet expectations
12 & below
Earned Points
Comments:
Question 2: Case Formulation:
Present an in-depth discussion on one theoretical model that best explains the issues of concern in vignette
– should approximately be at least 3-5 paragraphs in length.
Exceeds expectations
20 points
Meets expectations
19- 16 points
Does not meet expectations
16 & below
Earned Points
Comments:
Question 3: Legal and Ethical issues
Present an in-depth discussion and exploration of possible legal and/or ethical issues in the case.
should be at least 1-2 paragraphs in length.
Exceeds expectations
10 points
Meets expectations
9-8 points
Does not meet expectations
7 & below
Earned Points
Comments:
Question 4: Two Counseling Skills
Present an in-depth discussion of two counseling skills applicable to vignette. Provide explanation of possible barriers and rationale for use of these particular skills with this client
– should approximately be at least 3-5 paragraphs in length.
Exceeds expectations
20 points
Meets expectations
19- 16 points
Does not meet expectations
16 & below
Earned Points
Comments:
Question 5: Socio-Cultural Variables
Present an in-depth discussion of relevant socio-cultural variables to keep in mind when considering case formulation, interventions and treatment plans.
– should approximately be at least 3-5 paragraphs in length.
Exceeds expectations
15 points
Meets expectations
14-12 points
Does not meet expectations
11 & below
Earned Points
Comments:
Question 6: Treatment Goals
Provide an outline of treatment goals. Be sure to connect goals to problems of concern and describe how you will measure progress towards goals.
– should approximately be at least 3-5 paragraphs in length.
Exceeds expectations
20 points
Meets expectations
19- 16 points
Does not meet expectations
16 & below
Earned Points

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