Category: Psychiatry

A thorough psychotherapeutic clinical examination allows for intervention. Therapists can better understand clients’ requirements by collecting thorough information about their background, issues, and mental health history. An individualized treatment plan is created after this examination identifies underlying issues and tailors’ interventions. It helps therapists target interventions and improve clients’ mental health.
Psychotherapy intervention relies on a thorough clinical examination. A client’s background, issues, and mental health history are thoroughly investigated. Therapists can customize interventions based on this thorough assessment of the client’s needs. Therapists can tailor treatment to specific difficulties by recognizing underlying concerns (Perkins et al., 2023). This focused strategy improves therapeutic efficacy and client mental health outcomes. Like a roadmap, it helps therapists give clients the right support and intervention.
A holistic and in-depth psychotherapy clinical examination provides a unique chance for intervention. Psychotherapy’s assessment interview examines a person’s psychological, emotional, and social components, unlike standard medical history collection (Kamphuis et al., 2021).  The evaluation interview helps the therapist comprehend the patient’s background, life experiences, and current issues. The therapist can personalize the intervention to the individual’s requirements by analysing their ideas, values, and culture.
Psychotherapy believes that complex biological, psychological, and social elements cause many mental health difficulties. The assessment procedure helps the therapist uncover and examine these underlying causes of discomfort or symptoms. Through thorough evaluation, the therapist receives significant insights into the patient’s situation (Westra & Di Bartolomeo, 2024). Therapist and client might build a strong therapeutic alliance during the evaluation interview. The therapist fosters trust and open conversation by actively listening, empathizing, and being curious (Perkins et al., 2023). Effective intervention and a collaborative treatment plan start with this alliance. Individual treatment goals are determined via a thorough assessment. The therapist and client can create a customized treatment plan by discussing issues, expectations, and goals. This method ensures that the intervention meets the client’s needs and improves outcomes.
References
Kamphuis, J. H., Noordhof, A., & Hopwood, C. J. (2021). When and how assessment matters: An update on the treatment utility of clinical assessment (Tuca). Psychological Assessment, 33(2), 122–132. https://doi.org/10.1037/pas0000966
Westra, H. A., & Di Bartolomeo, A. A. (2024). Developing expertise in psychotherapy: The case for process coding as clinical training. American Psychologist, 79(2), 163–174. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0001139
Perkins, E., Blair, E. W., Allen, D. E., Teal, L. A., Marcus, P. E., & Fordmeir, J. L. (2023). Updates to American Psychiatric Nurses Association: Seclusion and restraint position statement and standards of Practice. Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. https://doi.org/10.1177/10783903231184200

Motivational interviewing targets a client’s ambivalence about change. Based on an example of a client in your own practice:
a)   what is the goal the client would like to accomplish
b)  what change would have to happen to achieve that goal
c)  what is keeping the client from making that change 
d)  how will you use motivational interviewing to help the client overcome resistance to change

Certification exam is the PMHNP or psychiatric mental health nurse practioner exam
Can you imagine an athlete deciding to run a marathon without training for the event? Most ambitious people who have set this goal will follow a specific training plan that will allow them to feel confident and prepared on the big day. Similarly, if you want to feel confident and prepared for your certification exam, you should create and follow a plan that will thoroughly prepare you for success.
summarizing your current strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Develop 3–4 new SMART goals for this quarter and the tasks you need to complete to accomplish each goal. Include a timetable for accomplishing them and a description of how you will measure your progress.
Describe resources you would use to accomplish your goals and tasks, such as ways to participate in a study group or review course, mnemonics and other mental strategies, and print or online resources you could use to study.

The topic of my paper is on Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
my abstract is: Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is a complex and often misunderstood psychiatric condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states within an individual. This paper will not only describe the symptoms of DID but also highlighting other important factors such as treatment and the research that is being done to find where DID arises from. Symptoms can range from amnesia and identity fragmentation to profound dissociation. Despite advancements in research and treatment modalities, there’s still much work to be done in fully comprehending the underlying mechanisms and improving therapeutic interventions. Current treatment approaches, including psychotherapy and medication, aim to integrate dissociated identities and address underlying trauma. By exploring these aspects comprehensively, we can gain a deeper understanding of DID and work towards more effective interventions and support systems for individuals living with this condition. Advocating for increased awareness, funding, and support for research on DID is crucial to enhancing our understanding and effectively supporting individuals that have to deal with this disorder everyday. 
I was told by my professor that I should narrow down the detail for the paper also. 
I have attached the outline for the paper also that includes the sources that I would like to use. 
I also have provided a doctument on the paper description that was given to me by my teacher. 

500 words essay. Reference list and in text citation APA format. all what you need is in the documents. and at the end there are the goal that I set up at the beginig. those goals will help you write the journal. follow the instructions and the grading criteria. if there is any question, ask me.

I put the assignment details in the project guidlines and also some examples of things to go off too.  I also have sources in my annotated bibliography but if they dont work for you, then you can find some that do work.