Category: Writing Styles
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PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 1 Describe the importance of having family involved in the treatment process for substance use disorders. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The importance of involving family in the treatment of substance use disorders Introduction Substance use disorders are a serious problem in our society. While the most common substance of…
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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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)…
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PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 2 In many states marijuana is now legal for certain medical purposes. Identify some clinical issues that may now present themselves as a result of this. What if you have a client who is addicted to alcohol and narcotics, who is also using marijuana to help with chronic…
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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? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Screening instruments for assessing and diagnosing substance use disorders Introduction If you’re a healthcare…
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PCN 500 Grand Canyon Week 5 Assignment Details: Read the “Case Study Analysis.” Select one of the following theories that you feel best applies to treating the client in the case study: 1- Cognitive 2- Cognitive Behavioral 3- Reality Write a 750-1,000-word analysis of the case study using the theory you chose. Include the following in your analysis.…
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PCN501 PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 1 Review the United States substance abuse policies. How does the current political climate affect changes in policies? Provide details, examples, and supporting evidence. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The United States substance abuse policies Introduction The United States has a substance abuse problem. We know this because we…
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PCN 500 Grand Canyon Week 3 Assignment Details: Read the “Case Study Analysis.” Select one of the following theories that you feel best applies to treating the client in the case study: 1- Person-Centered 2- Existential 3- Gestalt Write a 750-1,000-word analysis of the case study using the theory you chose. Include the following in your analysis. 1- What…
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PCN 500 Grand Canyon Week 4 Assignment Details: Read the “Case Study Analysis.” Select one of the following theories that you feel best applies to treating the client in the case study: 1- Behavioral 2- Rational Emotive Behavioral Write a 750-1,000-word analysis of the case study using the theory you chose. Include the following in your analysis.…
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PCN 500 Grand Canyon Week 2 Assignment 2 Short Answers Details: Write a 75- to 100-word response to each of the following questions: 1- Why are counseling theories important to professional counselors? 2- What characteristics must an effective counselor possess? 3- How has psychoanalytic theory influenced professional counseling today? 4- How has neoanalytic theory influenced professional counseling today? APA…
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PCN 500 Grand Canyon Week 1 Assignment Psychoanalytic Theory Application Details: Read the “Case Study Analysis.” Write a 750-1,000-word analysis of the case study using a psychoanalytic theory approach. Include the following in your analysis. 1- What will be the goals of counseling and what intervention strategies are used to accomplish those goals? 2- Is your theory…