GCU University clients are not diagnoses Discussion

Part 1

2 Discussion Questions 200 words with 1 peer supported scholarly resource per question and a 1000 word synthesis.

1.  Discussion Question 200 words with 1 peer supported scholarly resource.

Assessment Description

Some therapeutic providers have stated “clients are not diagnoses” and they resist the urge to diagnose. What would be your response to this statement? Support your response with at least one peer reviewed, scholarly article.

2.Discussion Question 200 words with 1 peer supported scholarly resource.

Assessment Description

How does using the most current version of the DSM help you give an accurate diagnosis? Why is being competent with diagnoses important in your specialization?

Part 2

Assessment Traits

Requires Lopeswrite

Assessment Description

Write a 1,000-word synthesis, writing about the strengths and limitations of the changes made to the latest version of the DSM.

Include the following in your synthesis:

List two      to three changes made in the most recent update of the DSM.

Describe      the strengths of each of the changes.

Describe      the limitations of each of the changes.

Reference      at least two scholarly articles. Include at least one article being a      critique of the latest version of the DSM.