Grand Canyon University Counseling Weekly Reflection and Discussion

200 – 250 words per DQ

DQ 1. Is it ethical to exaggerate the symptoms or even the diagnosis of a client if this is the only way of obtaining reimbursement for desperately needed treatment services for a client?

DQ 2.During your practicum, John Smith has been assigned to your caseload. John has a co-occurring diagnosis of compulsive gambling and bipolar I disorder. You have never worked with a client with this diagnosis. What must you do, ethically, to ensure that you provide John with the appropriate treatment?

Journal – In 250 words reflect upon the progress made in gaining knowledge, skills, attitudes, in some of the tasks I carried out, they include.

• Group Counseling –
• Staff Meetings –
• In-Service Training –
• Treatment Planning and Development –
• Progress Notes –
• Client Preparation –