Treatment Plan When a client presents for alcohol addiction, one of the most fundamental facts a therapist should understand is that the substance and its physical effects on the body is seldom the fundamental reason for continued struggle. During the first step of creating a treatment plan, the therapist should therefore consider the underlying psychological and mental conditions that might have led to the first appearance of the abuse or dependence

A counselor like any other physician, or medical practitioner must help. That is their first and only objective. The relationship between a counselor and their client must first and foremost be a beneficial and safe one. If at any point either party begins to feel as though the relationship is no longer helpful, or either party feels threatened in any way then the relationship must be terminated. Treatment should never

Intensity of the patient's illness, long-term prognosis, balance between medical and somatic symptoms, and realistic goal-setting will influence the patient's ability to function and his or her treatment (Groth-Marnat, 2009, p.604). Duration of the treatment course is another factor to consider: Long vs. short-range treatment duration is determined by the intensity of the disorder; its specificity; the age and level of social support of the patient; and the patient's level

Charlotte Case StudyPart IITreatment PlanningAfter taking into consideration the symptoms that Charlotte presents with, a primary diagnosis was made for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). In basic terms, GAD, as Patriquin and Mathew (2017) point out, �is characterized by excessive anxiety and worry about a number of events or activities (e.g., work, school performance, etc.), which an individual finds difficult to control� (47). The relevance of treatment cannot be overstated owing

Treatment Plan: The Case of Felix Latino male approximately 30-year-old. Felix is bilingual in Spanish and English and his heritage is very important to him. He has a divorced mother who might not support his gay relationship His mother is diagnosed with a problem of bipolar His mother does not comply with therapy and medication's recommendations His father had been remarried, Felix did not accept the relationship His father will have difficulty accepting his gay relationship. His

Demographic Information Jodi is a 22-year-old Hispanic female. She is a single mother but does not live with her daughter who enrolled in the foster care system. She completed her general educational development (GED) tests, but her Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program is still pending. Her past medical history indicates that she gave birth prematurely but has no known allergies. Assessment of Data Jodi became pregnant and gave birth to a daughter after