PRAC 6645 Week 11 Assignment; Journal Entry - Cultural Competence Awareness, Vulnerable Populations, and Other Special Considerations
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Introduction
Anxiety disorders, depression, schizophrenia, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders are just a few examples of the vast range of mental health illnesses and disorders that may be treated with medication and psychotherapy, including what is known as mental illness.
Preceptors in my clinical rotation were excellent, and I learned a tremendous lot from them about effectively treating patients with mental illness or dysfunctional behavior throughout their lives. The practicum was a necessary experience to work with clients as they transformed or changed from the beginning of therapy and advanced positively with some hurdles throughout the sessions to the completion of treatment with excellent results and satisfaction.
Goals Achieved
During the practicum rotation, I was able to meet my objectives in a big way: I interviewed many clients and their families and gathered a lot of material that helped with the treatment of patients. While working with clients and others, I honed my interviewing abilities. I performed many in-depth psychological or psychiatric histories on individuals, families, and groups of people—a significant accomplishment during the clinical rotation……….. Continue
