Category: Psychology

Assignment Instructions Assessment Prep Select 3 counseling theories from the list below. Review the assigned chapter readings in Weeks 5 and 6 to recall important concepts about the theories you selected. Consider conducting additional research to ensure you fully understand the theories you will use in this assessment. Postmodern approaches Narrative therapy Solution-focused brief therapy Relational-cultural therapy Emerging and contemporary theories Dialectical behavior therapy Acceptance and commitment therapy Neurocounseling Read the following client case studies. Case Study 1 Ray is a 23-year-old cisgender male who is struggling with feelings of inadequacy at work and in his work relationships. Ray was recently promoted to a manager in his department, surpassing colleagues with longer histories in the company. Ray struggles to set boundaries with his work team, resulting in colleagues verbally disrespecting him in his new role and decreased productivity from the team he oversees. Ray is concerned he will be questioned by his supervisors and demoted if he is not able to better communicate with and lead his work team. Rays goals include the following: Establish better boundaries with his colleagues Enhance his communication skills Build confidence in his managerial role Seek support from a supervisor or mentor Case Study 2 Ashanti is a 46-year-old cisgender female who is struggling with feelings of fear and confusion. Ashantis parents immigrated to the United States when she was 2 years old. While she experienced limited microaggressions growing up, her children (ages 16, 14, and 11) are reporting increased negative experiences with schoolmates based on their racial identity and familys immigration history. Ashanti reports increased body aches and pains, including headaches, heart palpitations, and restlessness. Ashantis wife encouraged her to seek counseling due to her decreased desire to socialize. Ashanti has struggled to function well at work, often zones out when spending time with the children, and spends hours cleaning her home each day. Ashanti wishes she could get back to my old energetic and positive self. Ashantis goals are the following: Manage physical symptoms Reduce urge to clean compulsively Provide coping strategies to her children Enhance her social connections Improve focus and productivity at work Your supervisor has asked you to develop a case conceptualization plan to guide your counseling approach with Ray and Ashanti. Assessment Deliverable Create a 700- to 1050-word case conceptualization plan in which you explain components of various counseling theories that can guide client treatment. Incorporate details from the client case studies provided to develop the case conceptualization plan. In your plan: Summarize each clients presenting problem. Identify a theory/therapy you can apply when working with each client. Do not use the same theory/therapy for both clients. Explain how applying each theory/therapy can help each client work toward achieving at least 2 of their goals. Identify 2 counseling techniques related to each theory/therapy that you can apply when working with each client. Explain how the counseling techniques are relevant to each clients goals. What is the intended outcome of each technique? Cite at least 3 scholarly sources in addition to the textbook to support your ideas. Format all citations and references according to APA guidelines. Submit your assessment.

Please develop a 3-5 page, APA 7th formatted paper addressing your cultural identity(ies), discussing how they were formed and are forming. Submission Instructions: Your paper should include an introductory and summary paragraph. Incorporate your personal response to the material. Describe how the information impacted you, or how you can apply the material in your daily life or profession, for example. Your paper should be within the 5-page limit; title and reference pages do not apply to the overall page count. Incorporate a minimum of 3 current references (published within the last five years), scholarly journal articles, or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your paper. Please apply APA 7th Edition format and style including: your language referring to marginalized individuals, margins, sections, font style and size, and title and references pages formatting. You may obtain guidance from the following resources:

Assignment Overview

Program Evaluation Project Draft 1: The first part of the counseling program evaluation project will be focused on the Needs Assessment. Students will submit what will equate to half of their final paper for this first draft. This first half of the paper will describe in detail a needs assessment for a specific counseling intervention or program of interest to you. You will use the same content developed for course discussions and assignments. Please use the associated Draft 1 Outline and rubric to guide your writing of the paper.

A counseling intervention that I am interested in is (CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and (TF-CBT) Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

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Utilize what you have read in your textbook, assigned reading materials, and journal articles reporting current research and evaluation in counseling. The focus of the counseling program will be the same subject/topic that you have been working with in course discussions. Cite and include references for 5 journal articles using APA format.

Feedback from the instructor will be given. It is expected that changes, modifications, and corrections recommended in the feedback will be made in the final paper.

Please limit the page number for the Draft Part 1 to a maximum of 3-4 pages, double spaced, with a (Student) cover page. APA references and citations should be included. The cover & reference pages are not counted in the overall page number limit.

Guidelines:

Your assignment submission should be 3-4 pages in length. It should contain proper grammar, be free of spelling errors, and reflect critical thinking. You must use APA 7th edition format (student paper), include a cover page, in-text citations, and references.

Helpful Resources:

Read Chapters 7, 8, 10

Course Book: Heppner, P., Wampold, B., Owen, J., Thompson, M., & Wang, K. (2016). Research design in

counseling. (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage.

Review attached to this order

Review: : https://psr.iq.harvard.edu/files/psr/files/PSRQuestionnaireTipSheet_0.pdf

Review Grading Rubric

Assignment Details

The purpose of the lifeline interview project is to encourage you to think about key developmental issues that impact yourself and a relative or other adult (ideally born in a different developmental stage than yourself, such as a parent or grandparent. This allows you to examine how external forces may impact the lives of others. You should have completed the interview (Refer to the Week 3 Assignment) and developed timelines (as discussed in the Week 3 Assignment).

For your Week 4 assignment, you should now take the gathered information and relate it to theories. The intent of this paper is to gain greater insight into how developmental issues influence yourself and someone in a different developmental stage.

Do not turn in the interview. You are writing a paper and generating timelines for your relative and yourself.

Writing the LifeLine Paper: Write a summary of your interview. The summary should include:

1. What were 2 or 3 important life events in your relatives life and how did those events affect them.
2. What were 1 or 2 historical events in your relatives life, and how did those events influence his/her life? Identify Erikson’s developmental stage the important life events and the historical events that occurred? Relate critical turning points in your relatives life to social and cognitive development to explain the impact of each event.
3. Identify critical turning points in your own life, some that you have experienced already and some that you anticipate. Relate these points to theories about social and cognitive development to explain the impact of each event.
4. Compare your relatives lifeline and yours in your paper (be sure to include the timeline as a separate attachment or in the same Word document). What are the similarities and differences in the timing of events between your relative and yourself?
5. What are the possible reasons for those similarities and differences?
6. How do these events transform you or your relative to “different” people?

Grading Criteria: The grading criteria for this paper will be based on how well you are able to relate your gathered material to theories in developmental psychology. Your paper should be a minimum of 5 pages not including the timelines, cover sheet, and reference page. You should have a minimum of 3 scholarly, credible sources in the paper. Be sure these are specific references. For example, it can be Erikson (1964, as cited in Sigelman & Rider). In most cases, it should not just be Sigelman and Rider as that is quite general and we want to give credit to the authors being discussed.

Rubric

Application of Theory and Research

25% of total grade

Expert Level_ Student thoroughly, accurately, concisely, and with depth, applies theory on the topic content.

Critical and Creative Thinking

25% of total grade

Expert Level_ Student consistently and at a high level, accurately and appropriately applies higher-level thinking skills (e.g., evaluates and analyzes) and uses original thinking to offer innovative thoughts, solutions, or application regarding the timeline.

Organization

20% of total grade

Expert Level_ Organization of the paper demonstrates planning, strong critical thinking, economy of expression, effective use of transitions, and APA headings throughout.

Developmental Stages

20% of total grade

Expert Level_ Student thoroughly and concisely meets the requirements and subsections explained by the assignment instructions inclusive of research, explanation, and in-depth synthesis regarding developmental stages and impact.

APA Formatting

5% of total grade

Expert Level_ Thorough APA 7th edition formatting with few to no errors. In-text citations and paraphrasing are done using the format required for scholarly work. The reference list is constructed correctly.

Precision and Mechanics of Writing

5% of total grade

Expert Level_ Student consistently uses correct terminology and writes clearly and concisely, with a fluidity of thought and expression. Student consistently and at a high level spells, constructs sentences, and punctuates correctly.

Textbook

Life-Span Human Development

ISBN: 9780357373651

Authors: Carol K. Sigelman, Elizabeth A. Rider

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Publication Date: 2021-04-23

This assignment reflects the type of performance analysis conducted by a clinical director when staff performance directly affects client outcomes, treatment integrity, safety, and ethical service delivery. You will evaluate a staff role, identify clinically relevant performance targets, analyze the variables maintaining current performance, and design a structured intervention plan to improve staff implementation with clients. The emphasis is on treatment integrity, observable staff behavior, client-impacting results, and supervisory responsibility. Explanations based on motivation, attitude, or intent are not acceptable substitutes for environmental analysis. Case Selection Select one direct-care or clinical support role that has regular contact with clients or responsibility for treatment implementation (e.g., therapist, technician, case manager, behavior therapist, counselor, support staff). Acceptable sources include: A current or former clinical placement A supervised practicum or internship A detailed clinical case scenario provided by the instructor The role must involve repeated clinical tasks that influence client progress, safety, or service quality. Required Components 1. Clinical Role Definition and Service Context Provide a formal, operational description of the staff role as it exists within a clinical service system. Include: Role title and service setting Scope of clinical responsibilities Client population served Required clinical outputs (e.g., data collection, protocol implementation, documentation) This section should read like a clinical performance baseline used for supervision or corrective action, not a job posting. 2. Client-Relevant Result Pinpoints Identify three to five result pinpoints that define acceptable to strong clinical performance. Each result pinpoint must: Describe an outcome that affects client care or treatment quality Be observable through records, products, or direct observation Reflect organizational or ethical standards of care Examples may include treatment fidelity, session completion, data accuracy, or responsiveness to client behavior. Briefly justify each result in terms of client impact or clinical risk. 3. Staff Behavioral Pinpoints For each result pinpoint, identify two to four staff behaviors that directly produce or prevent the desired clinical outcome. Behavioral pinpoints must: Be observable during sessions or supervision Be written so supervisors could score occurrence or nonoccurrence Be under staff control during service delivery Avoid references to effort, caring, engagement, or professionalism unless translated into observable actions. 4. Clinical Performance Diagnosis (Maintaining Variables) Conduct a clinical-level performance diagnosis to explain current staff behavior. For priority behavioral pinpoints, analyze: Antecedent variables: clarity of protocols, availability of materials, supervision practices, scheduling, caseload demands Consequences: feedback patterns, error correction, avoidance of difficult client behavior, reinforcement for speed or compliance over accuracy Response effort and skill demands: complexity of procedures, competing clinical priorities, prerequisite competencies Your analysis should explain why performance patterns persist and identify points of clinical risk. 5. Clinical Performance Intervention Plan Design a structured intervention plan appropriate for implementation by a clinical director or supervising clinician. The plan must include: Target staff behaviors and client-related outcomes Measurement methods and review frequency Antecedent-based supports (protocol clarification, modeling, rehearsal, environmental adjustments) Consequence-based strategies (performance feedback, reinforcement, corrective procedures) Roles and responsibilities for supervisors and staff Ethical safeguards, including client protection and staff fairness The plan should be written so it could be implemented within an active clinical program without ambiguity. 6. Clinical Reflection Provide a brief reflection addressing: Primary variables affecting staff performance in this case Risks of misattributing clinical performance issues to personal characteristics How the diagnostic process informed intervention decisions This reflection should demonstrate clinical judgment and supervisory accountability. Submission Requirements Length: 810 pages (excluding title page and references) Format: APA 7th edition Tone: Objective, clinical, and supervisory Intended audience: Clinical director, supervising clinician, or quality assurance team

Assignment Overview:

In the weeks that follow, each discussion board will serve as a space for you to grow and develop your understanding of the ACA Code of Ethics and the use of an ethical decision-making model, as well as practice responding to dilemmas. In early weeks, you will be typing out your responses to case studies using an ethical decision-making model, then move to verbally explaining your decisions using the decision making model, and finally culminating in several roleplay activities utilizing the role-playing model. As a counselor, you will need to be able to make quick decisions around ethical situations, so practicing now, in this slowly building way, will increase your comfort. Lean into it! It’s better to practice now in a controlled environment!

Instructions:

• This week, students will again use an ethical decision-making model to address a mini case study dilemma developed by a peer in Week 1. The instructor will chose the case study and post it to the discussion board. Students will use the ACA endorsed ethical decision making model while reviewing the case study, and apply each step of the decision-making model (referencing the selected Code of Ethics) to render a conclusion. Complete a written response to the case.
• The written response post will offer a resolution to the dilemma presented and follow the steps/guidance of the decision making model to render that resolution. Students will talk through the steps of the decision-making model used, and provide an explanation of why and how they came to render a decision regarding the dilemma presented.

Mini Ethical Dilemma To Consider This Week:

Note: Don’t forget to use and detail how you are utilizing an ethical decision making model.

Case is Here:

Tasha is a graduate counseling intern at a community mental health agency. One of her adult clients, Kayla, has been sharing increased anxiety related to a stressful romantic relationship. During a session, Kayla stated that she sometimes drives while emotionally overwhelmed and has thoughts like it wouldnt matter if I got into an accident, but she denied any intent to harm herself or others. Tasha consulted her licensed supervisor, who determined the disclosure did not indicate imminent danger and advised continued monitoring. Later, the agency director, who is not clinically trained, requested access to Kaylas session notes as part of an internal audit and implied that refusal could negatively impact Tashas standing as an intern. Tasha feels torn between protecting client confidentiality and complying with agency expectations while navigating the power imbalance of her intern role. What ethical principles should guide Tashas decision, and how should she respond to the agency directors request?

Helpful Resources:

-Read Chapter 10 from book: [Remley, T. P. & Herlihy, B. (2020). Ethical, legal, and professional issues in counseling (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.]

-Review PowerPoint attached to this order

-Review: ACA Code of Ethics Sections: All of Section H., A.2.d., B.5.b

Instructions will be in the PDF.

For this assignment, you will write part of your literature review. In PSYC4006, you found resources related to your chosen intervention and summarized them in your annotated bibliography. The next step is to look further into how they relate to each other and shed light on your chosen intervention. The skills you gain writing literature reviews will help you in your future career. Behavior analysts often rely on the literature to determine evidence-based practices when assessing, setting goals, and developing support plans for clients and students. Using critical thinking skills, you can find themes and determine what course of action you should take.

Preparation

Complete the following if you have not already:

1. Analyze the 57 sources you found for your annotated bibliography and identify key themes.
2. Review the you will use to write your paper.

Instructions

Your assignment should include the following information:

• Title page.
• Heading: Theme 1.
• Organize your paper by theme, not by each article. Themes could include participant characteristics, behavior of interest, function of the behavior, setting, the results, the type of intervention, or implementation of the intervention. You should choose 34 themes.
• Compare and contrast the articles relative to each theme, and then synthesize your own position relative to the theme. Ask yourself what conclusion you would draw from the articles relative to that theme and the effectiveness of the intervention.
• Note that you do not have to discuss each article in every theme. Conversely, aspects of one article may be discussed in multiple themes.
• Include discussion of how each intervention relates to the basic concepts of ABA in your discussion throughout the review.
• Heading: Theme 2.
• Heading: Theme 3.
• Heading: Theme 4.
• Reference page.

Additional Requirements

Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:

• Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style guidelines. Review the
• section of the Writing Center for guidance.
• Resources: A minimum of five scholarly or professional resources.
• Length: 57 double-spaced pages, in addition to the title page and reference page.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
• Template: Use the Article Synthesis Template to complete the assignment.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:

• Competency 1: Apply behavioral principles and concepts to design, sustain, and evaluate behavioral interventions.
• Explain how each theme relates to the basic concepts of ABA.
• Competency 2: Evaluate findings of applied behavioral analysis research.
• Organize paper around three relevant themes found in articles related to an intervention.
• Compare articles relative to each theme identified.
• Synthesize your own position relative to each theme identified.
• Competency 5: Communicate effectively in a manner that meets the expectations for psychology professionals.
• Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.
• Successfully implement APA style.

PSY8220 – Jan 12 2026 to Mar 20 2026 – Section 01

Week 4

[u04a1] Week 4 Assignment: Making a Diagnosis

Week 4 Assignment: Making a Diagnosis

[u04a1] Week 4 Assignment: Making a Diagnosis

Due: Sun Feb 8, 2026 11:59pm2/8/2026

Ungraded, 160 Possible Points

160 Points Possible

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Overview

For this assignment, you will practice your diagnostic decision-making skills to prepare you to handle complex, comorbid cases. You will also include multiple diversity factors as you discuss how they ethically inform your approach to the diagnoses, differential diagnoses, and treatment of the person. Lastly, you will learn to be an effective consumer of the research literature as you work to incorporate diversity factors in your diagnoses and treatment.

Use the following resources as you complete your diagnoses:

DSM-5-TRLinks to an external site..

ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity StatisticsLinks to an external site..

Instructions

Consider the following case as you write your assignment:

Person D has been married for several years. In the past few months, Person D has lost interest in having sex. The decrease in sexual activity as a couple has caused significant stress in their marriage. Person D has also recently begun experiencing headaches and stomach aches that do not appear to be related to an actual medical disorder according to doctors. Person D is convinced that their headaches and stomach aches are quite serious and can’t seem to stop worrying about their health.

Provide a diagnostic formulation for Person D and include the following:

Choose a gender for the person in the case.

Identify a name for the person in the case and select diversity factors.

Include at least two diversity factors from the areas of race, socioeconomic status, religion, age, nationality, sexual orientation, disability status, and military status.

Be sure to select two different diversity factors from the ones that you selected in the previous week.

Develop a primary and secondary diagnosis with a rationale for why one diagnosis is primary.

Using a biopsychosocial approach, justify the diagnostic reasoning for both the primary and secondary diagnosis.

If more information is needed for a diagnosis, then state what that information is and why it would be helpful in your diagnostic decision making.

Develop a differential diagnosis for both the primary and secondary diagnoses.

Discuss how the diversity factors ethically inform the diagnosis and treatment for Person D.

Include at least one scholarly source in your discussion of diversity factors for the person in the case.

Additional Requirements

Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:

Written communication:

Apply the standard writing conventions for the discipline, including structure, voice, person, and tone.

Address the appropriate audience, using familiar, discipline-specific language and terminology.

Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others, consistent with expectations for stakeholders in the psychology profession.

Format: Use the Evidence and APALinks to an external site. section of the Writing Center for information on how to format resources and citations in current APA style.

Length: 35 typed, double-spaced pages of content plus title and reference pages.

Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Reference link to be used

https://icd.who.int/en/

https://doi-org.library.capella.edu/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787

In Section II, “Diagnostic Criteria and Codes,” read:

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Sexual Dysfunctions.

PDF FILE DB2 INITIAL PSYC PERSONALITY is the answer based on following question and book ONLY CHAPTER 2: Author: David C. Funder Title: The Personality Puzzle (9th edition) ISBN: 978-1-324-06060-4: There are 4 types of personal data: Behavioral, Life outcome, Informant, and Self-report (Acronym BLIS). Question: Imagine that you’re a detective hired to understand Person X. Because the client isn’t paying you much, you can only choose one of the four types of data to delve into. Which would you choose? Explain your position given what you know about that data and its pros and cons.