Assignment 1: First SessionIn Module 4, you learnedabout the

Assignment 1: First SessionIn Module 4, you learnedabout the.
Assignment 1: First SessionIn Module 4, you learnedabout the direct and indirect functions performed by clinical mentalhealth counselors before, during, after, and outside the counselingrelationship. You were taught that counseling is a process that occursin stages. At each stage, clinical mental health counselors engage in avariety of activities that are purposeful and intentional. Some of theactivities performed by counselors during those stages include buildingthe relationship and establishing rapport, gathering information,conceptualizing the case, and performing assessment and diagnosis whereappropriate, with the end goal and activity being the collaborativedevelopment of an appropriate treatment plan. As you think about thecounseling process and the role of the clinical mental health counselor,consider the following scenario:Scenario:Aalia is a 17-year-old Muslim female fromPakistan. Her family has been in the United States for 7 years. Aaliawas referred to a counselor by her family doctor because she hasexperienced several behavioral changes over the past 2 months. She takesless interest in school and community activities and has started toisolate herself in her room at home. Her siblings describe her asirritable and moody. Aalia has had occasional crying spells over thepast month and she reported unexplained weight loss over the past 2months. She does not have a formal diagnosis. As you plan for your firstsession with Aalia, think about what you will do.Tasks:In a minimum of 200 words, respond to the following:Describe three objectives you hope to accomplish inthe first session with Aalia and explain why these objectives areimportant to accomplish in the early stages of the counselingrelationship.Discuss any additionalinformation you want to confirm or gather from the doctor, Aalia, andher parents and siblings and describe how you will go about gatheringthe additional information.Discuss what kind of assessment you will want or need to conduct.Explain how what you learned in Module 4 will contribute to your professional growth as a new counselor-in-training.Your discussion should clearly reflect your thoughtful and logical analysis of the information.Support your rationale and analysis by usingat least two resources from professional literature in your response.Professional literature may include peer-reviewed journal articles youcan access through the Argosy University online library resources;relevant textbooks; and websites created by professional organizations,agencies, or institutions (websites ending in .edu or .gov).
Assignment 1: First SessionIn Module 4, you learnedabout the