- Formulate at least three short-term objectives and three long-term goals that would be appropriate for your client and explain why you chose those goals.
- Identify the theoretical orientation you will use to achieve those goals from the current symptom list.
- Explore the theory chosen to reach the specified goals to reduce symptoms, providing at least 1–2 peer-reviewed articles to support the chosen theory for this client and her/his/their symptoms.
- Respond to the three client statements with hypothetical counselor responses by applying the selected theory using the Counseling Center Treatment Planning simulation.
- Discuss the ethical, legal, or cultural considerations needed for effective treatment planning and theoretical intervention, drawing from the Clinical Interviewing text and at least 1–2 peer-reviewed articles.
- Summarize and document the tasks completed in the body and closing of a session.
- Document a SOAP note drawing from the intake information provided and your completed Week 3 assignment.
- Provide a self-reflection regarding the required interview tasks, goals, and application of theory.
- Evaluate how you approached the task of selecting goals.
- Explain the process for selecting and effective theory.
- Reflect on how you made connections between client responses and theory.
Submit your assignment and the completed Symptoms, Goals, and Intervention form to the instructor in the assignment area.
