Addictive disorders can be particularly challenging for clients. Not only do these disorders typically interfere with a client’s ability to function in daily life, but they also often manifest as negative and sometimes criminal behaviors.

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Assignment Psychotherapy for Clients With Addictive Disorders PRAC 6635

Assignment: Psychotherapy for Clients With Addictive Disorders PRAC 6635

Addictive disorders can be particularly challenging for clients. Not only do these disorders typically interfere with a client’s ability to function in daily life, but they also often manifest as negative and sometimes criminal behaviors. Sometime clients with addictive disorders also suffer from other mental health issues, creating even greater struggles for them to overcome. In your role, you have the opportunity to help clients address their addictions and improve outcomes for both the clients and their families.

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To prepare:

  • Review this week’s Learning Resources and consider the insights they provide about diagnosing and treating addictive disorders. As you watch the 187 Models of Treatment for Addiction video, consider what treatment model you may use the most with clients presenting with addiction.
  • Search the Walden Library databases and choose a research article that discusses a therapeutic approach for treating clients, families, or groups with addictive disorders.

Important information for writing discussion questions and participation

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Hello class and welcome to the class and I will be your instructor for this course. This is a -week course and requires a lot of time commitment, organization, and a high level of dedication. Please use the class syllabus to guide you through all the assignments required for the course. I have also attached the classroom policies to this announcement to know your expectations for this course. Please review this document carefully and ask me any questions if you do. You could email me at any time or send me a message via the “message” icon in halo if you need to contact me. I check my email regularly, so you should get a response within 24 hours. If you have not heard from me within 24 hours and need to contact me urgently, please send a follow up text to

I strongly encourage that you do not wait until the very last minute to complete your assignments. Your assignments in weeks 4 and 5 require early planning as you would need to present a teaching plan and interview a community health provider. I advise you look at the requirements for these assignments at the beginning of the course and plan accordingly. I have posted the YouTube link that explains all the class assignments in detail. It is required that you watch this 32-minute video as the assignments from week 3 through 5 require that you follow the instructions to the letter to succeed. Failure to complete these assignments according to instructions might lead to a zero. After watching the video, please schedule a one-on-one with me to discuss your topic for your project by the second week of class. Use this link to schedule a 15-minute session. Please, call me at the time of your appointment on my number. Please note that I will NOT call you.

Please, be advised I do NOT accept any assignments by email. If you are having technical issues with uploading an assignment, contact the technical department and inform me of the issue. If you have any issues that would prevent you from getting your assignments to me by the deadline, please inform me to request a possible extension. Note that working fulltime or overtime is no excuse for late assignments. There is a 5%-point deduction for every day your assignment is late. This only applies to approved extensions. Late assignments will not be accepted.

If you think you would be needing accommodations due to any reasons, please contact the appropriate department to request accommodations.

Plagiarism is highly prohibited. Please ensure you are citing your sources correctly using APA 7th edition. All assignments including discussion posts should be formatted in APA with the appropriate spacing, font, margin, and indents. Any papers not well formatted would be returned back to you, hence, I advise you review APA formatting style. I have attached a sample paper in APA format and will also post sample discussion responses in subsequent announcements.

Your initial discussion post should be a minimum of 200 words and response posts should be a minimum of 150 words. Be advised that I grade based on quality and not necessarily the number of words you post. A minimum of TWO references should be used for your initial post. For your response post, you do not need references as personal experiences would count as response posts. If you however cite anything from the literature for your response post, it is required that you cite your reference. You should include a minimum of THREE references for papers in this course. Please note that references should be no more than 5 years old except recommended as a resource for the class. Furthermore, for each discussion board question, you need ONE initial substantive response and TWO substantive responses to either your classmates or your instructor for a total of THREE responses. There are TWO discussion questions each week, hence, you need a total minimum of SIX discussion posts for each week. I usually post a discussion question each week. You could also respond to these as it would count towards your required SIX discussion posts for the week.

I understand this is a lot of information to cover in 5 weeks, however, the Bible says in Philippians 4:13 that we can do all things through Christ that strengthens us. Even in times like this, we are encouraged by God’s word that we have that ability in us to succeed with His strength. I pray that each and every one of you receives strength for this course and life generally as we navigate through this pandemic that is shaking our world today. Relax and enjoy the course!

Hi Class,

Please read through the following information on writing a Discussion question response and participation posts.

Contact me if you have any questions.

Important information on Writing a Discussion Question

  • Your response needs to be a minimum of 150 words (not including your list of references)
  • There needs to be at least TWO references with ONE being a peer reviewed professional journal article.
  • Include in-text citations in your response
  • Do not include quotes—instead summarize and paraphrase the information
  • Follow APA-7th edition
  • Points will be deducted if the above is not followed

Participation –replies to your classmates or instructor

  • A minimum of 6 responses per week, on at least 3 days of the week.
  • Each response needs at least ONE reference with citations—best if it is a peer reviewed journal article
  • Each response needs to be at least 75 words in length (does not include your list of references)
  • Responses need to be substantive by bringing information to the discussion or further enhance the discussion. Responses of “I agree” or “great post” does not count for the word count.
  • Follow APA 7th edition
  • Points will be deducted if the above is not followed

 

 

The Assignment

In a 5- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation, address the following. Your title and references slides do not count toward the 5- to 10-slide limit.

  • Provide an overview of the article you selected.
    • What population (individual, group, or family) is under consideration?
    • What was the specific intervention that was used? Is this a new intervention or one that was already studied?
    • What were the author’s claims?
  • Explain the findings/outcomes of the study in the article. Include whether this will translate into practice with your own clients. If so, how? If not, why?
  • Explain whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the findings/outcomes presented in the article.
  • Use the Notes function of PowerPoint to craft presenter notes to expand upon the content of your slides.
  • Support your response with at least three other peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources. Explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly. Provide references to your sources on your last slide. Be sure to include the article you used as the basis for this Assignment.
By Day 7

Submit your Assignment. Also attach and submit PDFs of the sources you used.

Submission and Grading Information

To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

  • Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK8Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.
  • Click the Week 8 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.
  • Click the Week 8 Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area.
  • Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “WK8Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.
  • If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.
  • Click on the Submit button to complete your submission.
    Excellent 

    90%–100%

    		 Good 

    80%–89%

    		 Fair 

    70%–79%

    		 Poor 

    0%–69%
    Develop a 5- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation on your selected research article discussing a therapeutic approach for treating clients, families, or groups with addictive disorders. •Provide an overview of the article you selected, including: What population (individual, group, or family) is under consideration? What was the specific intervention that was used? Is this a new intervention or one that was already used? What were the author’s claims?
    Points Range: 18 (18%) – 20 (20%)

    The presentation thoroughly and accurately defines the considered population.

    The specific intervention used is fully and accurately described. The description clearly indicates whether the intervention is new or whether it was already studied.

    The response includes a thorough and accurate description of the author’s claims.
    Points Range: 16 (16%) – 17 (17%)

    The presentation defines the considered population.

    The specific intervention used is described. The description indicates whether the intervention is new or whether it was already studied.

    The response includes a description of the author’s claims.
    Points Range: 14 (14%) – 15 (15%)

    There is an incomplete definition of the considered population.

    The specific intervention used is partially or inaccurately described.

    The response includes a partial or inaccurate description of the author’s claims.
    Points Range: 0 (0%) – 13 (13%)

    There is an incomplete definition of the considered population, or it is missing.

    The specific intervention used is partially or inaccurately described, or is missing.

    The response includes a partial or inaccurate description of the author’s claims, or is missing.
    o Explain the findings/outcomes of the study in the article. Include whether this will translate into practice with your clients. If so, how? If not, why?
    Points Range: 23 (23%) – 25 (25%)

    The presentation includes a thorough and accurate review of the findings of the selected article.

    The response fully addresses whether or not the outcomes will translate into practice with clients.
    Points Range: 20 (20%) – 22 (22%)

    The presentation includes a review of the findings of the selected article.

    The response addresses whether or not the outcomes will translate into practice with clients.
    Points Range: 18 (18%) – 19 (19%)

    The presentation includes a somewhat inaccurate or incomplete review of the findings of the selected article.

    The response partially or inaccurately addresses whether or not the outcomes will translate into practice with clients.
    Points Range: 0 (0%) – 17 (17%)

    The presentation includes an inaccurate and incomplete review of the findings of the selected article, or is missing.

    The response partially or inaccurately addresses whether or not the outcomes will translate into practice with clients, or is missing.
    • Explain whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the findings/outcomes presented in the article.
    Points Range: 23 (23%) – 25 (25%)
    The presentation includes a thorough and accurate explanation of the whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the findings presented in the article.
    Points Range: 20 (20%) – 22 (22%)
    The presentation includes an explanation of the whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the findings presented in the article.
    Points Range: 18 (18%) – 19 (19%)
    The presentation includes a somewhat inaccurate or incomplete explanation of the whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the findings presented in the article.
    Points Range: 0 (0%) – 17 (17%)
    The presentation includes an inaccurate or incomplete explanation of the whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the findings presented in the article, or is missing.
    •Use the Notes function of PowerPoint to craft presenter notes to expand upon the content of your slides.
    Points Range: 9 (9%) – 10 (10%)
    The Notes function of the presentation is appropriately used to comprehensively expand upon the presentation slides.
    Points Range: 8 (8%) – 8 (8%)
    The Notes function of the presentation is adequately used to expand upon the presentation slides.
    Points Range: 7 (7%) – 7 (7%)
    The Notes function of the presentation is utilized but notes are vague or contain small inaccuracies.
    Points Range: 0 (0%) – 6 (6%)
    The Notes function of the presentation partially or inaccurately expands upon the presentation slides, or is not included.
    • Support your response with at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources. Explain why each of your supporting sources is scholarly. References are included on your last slide. PDFs of sources are included with submission.
    Points Range: 9 (9%) – 10 (10%)
    The presentation is strongly supported with at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based, scholarly sources. References are included on the last slide. PDFs of sources are included with submission.
    Points Range: 8 (8%) – 8 (8%)
    The presentation is supported with at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based, scholarly sources. References are included on the last slide. PDFs of sources are included with submission.
    Points Range: 7 (7%) – 7 (7%)
    The presentation is supported with two or three peer-reviewed, evidence-based, scholarly sources. Accurate references may not be included on the last slide. PDFs of sources may be missing.
    Points Range: 0 (0%) – 6 (6%)
    The presentation is supported with resources peer-reviewed, evidence-based, scholarly sources, or the sources are missing.
    Written Expression and Formatting – Style and Organization: Slides are clear and not overly crowded. Sentences in presenter notes are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.
    Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
    Slides are clear, concise, and visually appealing. Sentences in presenter notes follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.
    Points Range: 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
    Slides are clear and concise. Sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.
    Points Range: 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
    Slides may be somewhat unorganized or crowded. Sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time.
    Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
    Slides are unorganized and/or crowded. Sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time.
    Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation
    Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
    Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
    Points Range: 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
    Contains 1 or 2 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
    Points Range: 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
    Contains 3 or 4 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
    Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
    Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
    Total Points: 100