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In counseling, your client treatment plan must stem from the results of the formal assessment. This assignment will prepare you for assessing and treating issues that may be present in sexuality counseling.

Read The Case of James:

During an intake evaluation with James, a 32-year-old White male, you learn that he is having marital difficulty and that he has been given an ultimatum by his wife. Jamess wife has threatened to leave the marriage. When asked about the issue, James states, My wife is threatening to take the kids and leave me. She has discovered that I have been having a relationship of sorts with someone I met after work in a bar during happy hour. James drops his eyes to the floor and fumbles for the words to explain this relationship. He appears embarrassed and unsure of how to continue. Finally, James states that the relationship is with a young man whom he met at a gay bar after work. James states that he has felt a curiosity about being with a man for some time, even before he was married, but tried to push it aside. Recently, since his wife has been so preoccupied with the young children and disinterested in sex, his curiosity grew, and he found himself frequenting a gay bar after work. He has since met someone and has begun to explore a sexual relationship with him. Jamess wife found the text messages between them and has confronted James. From the intake process, you learn some general background information related to James and his family. You learn that James and his wife have been married for 4 years. They have 2 children: a daughter, age 3, and a son, age 1. James states he has been unable to gain or maintain an erection for about a year and a half, except when he is alone watching gay pornography. His wife and he have had a limited sexual relationship since the birth of their son. James has been working in his hometown in construction for the past number of years and is typically busy at work, well-liked by the community and his colleagues, and is seen as a leader in the industry. James has been gaining weight and not taking care of himself over the past year or more. He has gained significant weight, has trouble with sleep, and is often moody, distracted, and disengaged at home.

James is an adult child of an alcoholic father. He was an only child, and his parents are still married. His mother was a stay-at-home mom until he graduated high school and went away to college. She then returned to school and earned 2 degrees, a bachelors and a masters in social work, and now has a private practice. His father was a highly successful businessman but is currently retired. His parents moved to an out-of-state retirement community to be near the ocean. Growing up, James was very close to his mother, but recalls his father being distant and uninterested in his life achievements. James remembers his father being absent from home most of the time due to work obligations. When his father was home, James states, He would sit in front of the TV watching sports and drinking scotch. He was completely oblivious to my presence. James states that his mother engages regularly with her grandchildren via FaceTime and Facebook, while his father continues the pattern of being disconnected from the family.

Complete a Treatment Plan form for this client based on best practice or evidence-based therapy.

Identify assessment tools and/or inventories to use with this client.

Describe treatment goals derived from a theoretical approach to sexuality.

Include at least 2 goals and 2 objectives per goal in your treatment plan.

Justify your choice of assessment tools and treatment plan with peer-reviewed research. Your treatment plan should be a minimum of 1,050 words.

Use the Treatment Plan form on the site for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling & Mental Health Counseling program.

Include a minimum of 3 sources and a reference page in APA format for the case study you selected, as well as any supporting resources used in your treatment plan.

Your Assignment

Review the Reflection on Research Topics Handout to guide you through selecting a relevant topic that aligns with your interests.

After you select a topic, conduct preliminary research to answer the following types of questions:

1. What research questions have already been addressed in your chosen topic area?

2. What are some of the current findings in your chosen area?

3. Are there many or few existing studies in your chosen area?

4. What systematic literature reviews (if any) have already been conducted that relate to your topic?

Develop a research question(s) to explore as the topic of your systematic literature review.

The research question(s) should include the population, independent variable, identify a comparison (if applicable), and/or outcome.

Population = individuals/subjects of interest

Independent variable = intervention or specific variable of exploration

Comparison = if comparing the independent variable to another variable

Outcome = the hypothesized/expected outcome/goal

Write a 4-6 page paper that presents your chosen topic area, the background information relating to the area (based on your preliminary research), your specific research question, and how your question will fill a gap in the literature and/or address a practical need that will benefit the field.

Submit your initial assignment for feedback and review.

After receiving feedback from the instructor, make any needed revisions to your assignment and resubmit to your instructor for approval and permission to proceed to the next step.

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Assignment Formatting Instructions

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Formatting and Style: Your assignment must follow APA format, which includes:

Proper margins, spacing, and section headings.

Adherance to the APA Publication Style and Grammar Guidelines.

A proper heading on the first page of your paper.

In-text citations and include a reference list to support the methods or procedures you discuss.

Assignment Submission Instructions

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To view how you will be graded on this assignment, refer to the Grading Rubric.

When the task is completed, prepare this discussion post:

Step I

Before beginning your assignment, thoroughly review the suggestions and recommendations shared by your peers in the Student Collaboration forum.

Step II

Complete Assignment 1

Step III

After you complete Assignment 1, please reflect on your work by answering the following questions in a discussion post:

Describe what you learned from this assignment.

How does what you learned relate to and/or contribute to the skills you will need to be an effective, ethical, and knowledgeable behavior analyst?

What suggestions and recommendations would you share with your classmates who are preparing to complete the assignment?

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Preparation

To prepare for this assignment, take the following steps:

• Identify a marginalized population to focus on in your paper.
• Review your Week 4 readings as they relate to marginalized populations and their stress and trauma.

• Using the , locate 23 peer-reviewed journal articles related to your selected group and experiences of stress or trauma. You’ll need at least four articles for your paper, but you can use a couple journal articles from your reading list if you feel they apply.
• Using the Internet, search for outreach organizations or programs that target your selected group. Be prepared to make recommendations for services that would be helpful in managing and addressing stress.

Assignment Instructions

Write a 34 page paper that addresses the following. Remember that your supporting evidence should come from your textbook and at least four peer-reviewed journal articles.

• Identify a marginalized population. Explain why they are marginalized. Include supporting evidence.
• Explain how being a member of this population serves to create or add stress in a persons life in general. Include supporting evidence.
  • Note: You may use a group that you identify as a member of, or a group that you have interest in learning more about.
• Describe how 23 common stressors may be impacted as a result of being a part of this marginalized population. Include supporting evidence.
  • Feel free to refer back to the worksheet you completed for your Week 2 assignment.
• Make recommendations for outreach organizations, potential services, or programs that would be helpful to your selected population. Include supporting evidence.

Additional Requirements

• Written communication: Written communication is professional, with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
• Resources: Use a minimum of five sourcesyour textbook, and at least four peer-reviewed journal articles found in the and your reading list.
• APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
  • Refer to for guidance in using the proper APA style. See the section of the for instructions on accessing and using Academic Writer.
• Length: 34 pages.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman; Use a minimum of 12-point font.