Respond to the following prompts:

• How can your own preconceived ideas about complementary and alternative therapies affect the options that you suggest to a client?
• How important is it that counselors be well informed about alternative treatments?
• How can you expand your awareness of alternative therapies?

Cultural & Contextual Considerations

• Sinacola, R. S., Peters-Strickland, T., & Wyner, J. D. (2020). Basic psychopharmacology for mental health professionals (3rd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Pearson.
• Chapter 4, History Taking and Assessment Techniques
• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.(2016). (AHRQ Publication No. 16-EHC006-EF). Comparative Effectiveness Review, 170. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK361126/pdf/Bookshelf_NBK361126.pdf
• McQuaid, E. L., & Landier, W. (2018). Journal of General Internal Medicine, 33(2), 200206.
• Meyers, L. (2014, August 18). Counseling Today.
• Shallcross, L. (2010, February 14). Counseling Today, 52(8), 4043.
• Psyc Hub. (2020, October 5).
• [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_wOnJJEfxE

Alternative & Complementary Therapies

• Sinacola, R. S., Peters-Strickland, T., & Wyner, J. D. (2020). Basic psychopharmacology for mental health professionals (3rd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Pearson.
• Chapter 14, Treatment of Comorbidity and Other Disorders

Consider the following scenario:

Betty came to her second session with you describing what appear to be manic and depressive episodes. You have valid questions and concerns and want to get a formal psych eval.

How would you explain to Betty that you have concerns about her symptoms and want to refer her to see a psychiatrist for evaluation? Write out a mini script showing what you, the counselor, might say to Betty.

Respond to the following prompts using a mini script.

• Provide an explanation of why counselors refer clients to a psychiatrist for a psych eval (what is and what is not in our scope of practice).
• Explain what collaborative behavioral healthcare is.
• Include a description of two circumstances when a counselor would refer a client for a psych evaluation.
• Describe two circumstances when a counselor would use the Release of Information (ROI) signed by a client.
• Include an empathetic reflection to Betty.
• Sinacola, R. S., Peters-Strickland, T., & Wyner, J. D. (2020). Basic psychopharmacology for mental health professionals (3rd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Pearson.
• Chapter 6, Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
• TED. (2017, February). Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/helen_m_farrell_what_is_bipolar_disorder
• Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 6 minutes.
• TED. (2011, May).
• . Retrieved from

Post a brief overview of the experience of attending a 12-step support group. In your overview include a description of the type of 12-step support group you attended and why you selected the group that you did.

• Based on your experience at the meeting and the Learning Resources, what is the role of 12-step support groups in relapse prevention and continuum of care. Include how these groups differ from treatment groups.
• Describe something from the meeting that aligned with your expectations.
• Describe something from the meeting that surprised you or did not look like you thought it would.

(Note: Please do not share any personal or identifying information regarding the 12-step support group or its members.)

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.

Capuzzi, D., & Stauffer, M. D. (2025). Foundations of addictions counseling (5th ed.). Pearson.

• Chapter 12, Twelve-Step Facilitation of Treatment
• Chapter 13, Maintenance and Reoccurrences

pretend you went to one.

Complete a 3- to 4-page, APA-formatted paper in which you do the following:

• Read the case studies provided in the Required Media section of the Learning Resources in the Canvas classroom and select from here the one most similar to the client population you are most likely to work with.
• Create four questions that you can ask the client as part of a clinical interview/assessment, and explain why these questions are important.
• Select two assessment instruments that you might use during the assessment of this client, and explain why you selected them and how each instrument informs diagnosis.
• Identify the preliminary diagnoses you are considering for this client and why.
• Identify what information you need to seek out to complete the diagnostic process. Include background, contextual information, and any co-occurring disorders that may be present.

Be sure to use the template provided in this week’s resources, which also contains directions to support your work, provide an introduction and conclusion, and follow APA requirements.

Justify your response with specific references to this weeks Learning Resources and the current literature.

• American Psychiatric Association. (2022). (5th ed., text rev.). https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://dsm.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787.x16_Substance_Related_Disorders
• King, J. H. (2014). Capuzzi, D., & Stauffer, M. D. (2025). Foundations of addictions counseling (5th ed.). Pearson.
• Chapter 6, Assessment and Diagnosis of Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
• Chapter 9, Treatment of Comorbid Disorders
• National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2020). . https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK571451/pdf/Bookshelf_NBK571451.pdf

OASIS. (n.d.). . Walden University. https://academics.waldenu.edu/library/locate-instruments-tests-measures. Counseling Today, 57(5), 1214.

All directions in lab 8

Step 3: Include required content

Your presentation must include the following:

1. Which case you selected
2. The Reason for Choosing Your Topic
3. A summary of your topic (e.g., a summary of the case examined, a summary of the researchers biggest contributions, etc.)
4. A description of at LEAST 3 out of the required research articles you intend to discuss in your assignment. This should include a brief description of the article and how you think it will apply to your topic. This should include information about research goals, methods used, and main findings. Be sure to provide a reference for your articles, orally or visually (recommended).
5. How do you think this topic applies to the real world?

case : https://www.canlii.org/en/sk/skqb/doc/2021/2021skqb174/2021skqb174.html?searchUrlHash=AAAAAQAOc2V4dWFsIGFzc2F1bHQAAAAAAQ&resultIndex=4

Altruism is the ability and willingness to help others. When a student develops a spirit of cooperation, empathy and generosity, these qualities enhance every lesson learned in the classroom and beyond. Altruism is often taught as part of philosophy, religion or psychology classes, although it can fit with many different subjects. Altruism activities not only help students learn more about the concept, but also experience altruism themselves.

Assignment Instructions: Consider the different kinds of needs people might have, such as food, shelter, money, education, friendship or transportation. Compile a list of these needs and place them into categories, such as “material needs” and “emotional needs.” Once you have identified these needs, discuss whether or not these needs are being met for different members of society. For example, people from low-income areas may not have access to education.

After you have become more aware of needs in society, plan an altruistic project. For example; volunteering at a homeless shelter or holding a fundraiser for a school in a poorer area. Explain how this project can improve society and make an impact on people’s lives.

Assignment Requirements: APA format is required.Page 1 (title page), Page 2 (list of needs), Page 3 (altruistic project plan), and Page 4 (reference page).

Note: References and citations (in-text) are required to be in American Psychological Association (APA) format. Remember user resources located in the Plagiarism Information & APA Format Examples section for guidance.

PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND PASTE INFORMATION FROM SOURCES, THAT IS PLAGIARISM. PARAPHRASE OR SUMMARIZE INFORMATION. IF USING TURNITIN TO CHECK PLAGIARISM, BE SURE PERCENTAGE IS UNDER 20%.

Altruism Project Rubric (100 Points Total)

CriteriaExcellentGoodSatisfactoryNeeds ImprovementPointsIdentification & Categorization of Needs (25 pts)2225 pts: Comprehensive list of needs; clearly organized into accurate categories; strong awareness of societal disparities.1821 pts: Several relevant needs identified; categories mostly clear; some discussion of disparities.1417 pts: Basic needs listed; limited categorization; minimal explanation.013 pts: Few needs identified; unclear or no categories; lacks analysis./25Societal Analysis (20 pts)1820 pts: Strong critical analysis of unmet needs across different populations; relevant real-world examples.1417 pts: Adequate discussion; some examples included.1013 pts: Basic explanation; limited real-world connection.09 pts: Minimal or unclear analysis./20Altruistic Project Plan (30 pts)2730 pts: Detailed, realistic project; clear target population; strong explanation of measurable societal impact.2226 pts: Clear project idea; impact explained but lacks depth.1721 pts: Project underdeveloped; limited explanation of impact.016 pts: Unclear or unrealistic project; no clear impact discussion./30Application of Altruism Concepts (15 pts)1315 pts: Strong connection to empathy, cooperation, generosity, and psychological principles.1012 pts: General understanding of altruism; some course connection.79 pts: Limited connection to course concepts.06 pts: Minimal or inaccurate understanding of altruism./15APA Format & Assignment Requirements (10 pts)910 pts: Correct APA format; includes title page, required content pages, and reference page; minimal errors.78 pts: Minor APA errors; all required components present.46 pts: Multiple APA errors; one required component missing.03 pts: Major formatting issues; missing required sections./10

We all have behaviors we would like to do more of and others we would like to do less. This assignment allows you to take what you have learned in this class and make a direct change to your life. There are no judgments here, and you should be honest about your success (or lack thereof), in achieving any goals.

• You will write a Plan (25 pts) and a Final Report (75 pts) that documents your procedure and success with changing any behavior of your choosing (e.g. exercising, eating too much chocolate, smoking, excessive drinking, etc.).
• You will submit a Final Report that presents your original plan and your outcome from the activity. The requirement is to report your efforts, as well as your outcomes. Your text and any other sources may be used and should be referenced.
• Papers should not exceed five (5) double-spaced pages and must be at a minimum of three (3) full pages (APA format, should be spell-checked, grammatically sound, in a 12-point font, and have one-inch margins).
• I have already attached what I want you to write about