Navigating the Final Session: Effective Techniques to Terminate Counseling with Stan

Navigating the Final Session: Effective Techniques to Terminate Counseling with Stan

As Stan’s therapist, it is time to provide one last session and begin the termination process.

What concepts from various techniques would you be more inclined to close with as you terminate your relationship with Stan? Explain. FINAL PAPER- CASE CONCEPTUALIZATION DUE MONDAY The purpose of this paper provides you with the opportunity to synthesize the counseling techniques covered in this course. You will compare and contrast the use of two theories and techniques by applying it to a case study. There are 2 case studies to choose.

Please read:  Directions for the Case Conceptualization Paper (.docx) Directions for the Case Conceptualization Paper (.docx) - Alternative Formats  The rubric (.docx) The rubric (.docx) - Alternative Formats Your paper must: Be between 6-8 pages. Use APA formatting; double spaced, Cover and reference page (which do not count as a page). Use a minimum of three outside sources within your paper.  One may be your textbook and the others may come from peer reviewed research, internet, book or article. JOURNAL- FINAL THOUGHTS DUE MONDAY This course provided valuable insights and tips for the new counselor. In looking at your readings, videos and articles as well as discussions in this course, what area stood out for you as something that you may challenge as a new counselor? How do you think you may overcome this challenge? You may find it useful to read pages 251-259 in Yalom. PSYC 3040 NEURO PSYCH WEEK 15 DISCUSSION 1: SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDERS CASE STUDY Initial Prompt: A patient comes to you expressing a variety of symptoms. After asking questions and listening carefully to the responses, you believe this is potentially a substance abuse disorder (see Preston, Ch 14).  What might be two of the symptoms the patient described that cause you to think that substance abuse is a possibility? If further testing indicates that this is, indeed, substance abuse what might be your first choice of therapy, and why? Copy and paste the below headings into your blank document or discussion comment box and then add relevant content under each one.  Patient Demographics (age, gender, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religion) Type of Substance Used SD #1 (include what the patient said that caused you to choose this) SD #2 (include what the patient said that caused you to choose this) Recommended Therapy Insights References WEEK 15 ASSIGNMENT: OTHER DISORDERS CHAT In this chart, list at least five other types of disorders listed in Preston chapters 14 and 15 and in McHenry pages 98 – 101. Use the  Other Disorders Chart Template Other Disorders Chart Template - Alternative Formats below to organize your content. WEEK 15 DISCUSSION 1: COURSE REFLECTION Initial Prompt: For this final discussion, please feel free to discuss your thoughts about your experiences in this course - what you have learned, what stood out for you, what aspects you like best and those you liked least, and any other insights you would like to discuss. Initial post is due by Thursday at 11:59 PM ET.  FINAL PROJECT ESSAY DUE MONDAY The Final project essay in...