This document of BSHS 405 Week 3 Discussion Question 2 comprises: What considerations must be made when developing a treatment plan with a client? Do these considerations affect how you will propose the plan? Why?…
At the beginning the client will feel the power side of the relationship is with the counsellor, they will know the counsellor is professionally trained, also the counsellor will be on familiar territory if the session is at the counsellors choice of venue, but, by explaining to the client the therapeutic process they will quickly realise the counsellor is committed to shifting the power to the client thus assisting with the therapeutic alliance. By being totally congruent from the beginning will display to the client there are no hidden agendas, the counsellor is totally transparent, non-judgemental, the counsellor has empathy towards the client and understands them.…
Healthcare professionals should understand the basics of informed consent, they should also never fall short of relaying the information in detail, so it would allow the patient or guardian to make an informed judgement that would be in the care seeker’s best interest. As healthcare providers, our society as a whole trusts their opinion and holds their opinion at a high regard, which is why professional standards forces them to inform the society, in this case their patients, of all the possible treatments and the pros and cons that follow the treatment, in order to bring the individual to their standard of status quo. Physicians have a series of questions to ask themselves, which assist them in justifying that the patient has all the information necessary to…
7. Develop a termination and follow-up protocol – People with mental illness seek treatment depending on their diagnoses. Some may have to get services for life others just a few months. It is important to discuss with the client when the treatment will end and what they can do to…
This pack of BSHS 405 Week 5 Discussion Question 1 shows the solutions to the following problems: What strategies can be used to involve a client in the treatment process? Why is client involvement so important?…
b. Closed ended questions: a directive interview style and requires short concise answers from the Client, such as multiple choice and “Yes or No”, it has advantages though because the therapist can gather specific information, reduces bias due to clinical judgment and its easier to administer…
I would also try to find out how committed they were to the counseling process and reaching a goal (Wubbolding, 2011). The next step would be to discuss behavioral direction. I would help the client review his or her overall direction by asking questions such as, where do you think you are going if you continue on the same path (Wubbolding, 2011, p.275). The third step in this counseling process is to help the client self-evaluate. Then after the client has self-evaluated then together we would develop a plan. I would probably use accomplish the WDEP procedures by the use of some tonic behaviors such as suspend judgment and establishing boundaries. I think by suspending judgment I can view the clients behaviors from a low level of perception (Wubbolding, 2011). This will help me to better be able to help the client fulfill his or her needs. Then by establishing boundaries it will keep the relationship professional, which will cause less ethical and legal issues. It will also give the client a chance to state which subjects they would rather not talk about.…
Use therapeutic communication to establish a trusting relationship with the client. Rationale: This will make the client more likely to comply with treatment.…
* Client in denial or resents being in treatment program the TX is likely to be viewed by client as a hassle. Client’s participating in the treatment planning process will be limited or non existent in the initial stages.…
An effective client consultation will help to determine the correct treatment plan to suit the clients needs, and identify possible contra-indications or restrictions to the service. Some things you should take into consideration are-…
As the counselor, we must show the client that we are there for them and not tell them what they should be doing or how they should handle a certain situation. In the future, I feel the counselor will be more supportive of the decisions his clients make. As a counselor, we may sometimes feel that the client should do something one way and try to push them towards it but in the end the client really does know what is best for them. There are so many people like Steve in The Hero’s Journey, who are told they will never be able to do something and they work hard, overcome every obstacle thrown their way and prove everyone wrong.…
This collaboration could potentially be critical in understanding the level of risk. If I have any doubts about the level of my competency I would consider a professional collaboration over a referral. A client may need to be referred to a physician for a medication evaluation in some cases, and collaboration as well as a referral may become necessary. This can be addressed if a client denies suicidal intent, yet shows evidence of serious depression, as a counselor I would ask further questions possibly make a referral for further evaluation. A counselor can participate in and contribute to decisions that affect the well-being of clients by drawing on the perspectives, values, and experiences of the counseling profession and those of…
Informed consent is a crucial part of social work care with every single client that you work with. “In the U.S. health care system, individual patients are subject to informed consent. That is, physicians and healthcare staff must inform an individual patient about his or her “diagnosis, prognosis and alternatives for treatment. (McLaughlin & Braun. 1999, p.322) A patient then has the right to provide consent for continuation of the treatment process.” (Kirst-Ashman, 2014) As stated in our textbook, “to be in ethical compliance social workers must expressly state what the services are, why they are being recommended, any risks and benefits related to the service, the time frame that will be covered by the client consent and a client’s right…
Once a procedure or treatment is clearly and fully explained to the patient there needs to be proof that the patient understands all the information given to them. Many cases a patient may not understand. Counseling before major procedures is a good idea. Some patients may consult with their families or loved ones. If it is not an emergency situation, maybe some time should be given to let the information sink in, and proper decisions be made.…
I was also able to explain that confidentiality was also a strength because if the client didn’t know that the confidentiality during the sessions then they might not be open to telling me the counsellor about what their issue is and so then I might take the information…