Addictive disorders can be particularly challenging for clients. Not only do these disorders typically interfere with a client’s ability to function in daily life, but they also often manifest as nega

Addictive disorders can be particularly challenging for clients. Not only do these disorders typically interfere with a client’s ability to function in daily life, but they also often manifest as negative and sometimes criminal behaviors. Sometime clients with addictive disorders also suffer from other mental health issues, creating even greater struggles for them to overcome. In your role, you have the opportunity to help clients address their addictions and improve outcomes for both the clients and their families. For this Assignment, as you examine the Levy Family video in this week’s Learning Resources, consider how you might assess and treat clients presenting with addiction.

The Assignment

In a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:

• After watching Episode 1, describe:
  • What is Mr. Levy’s perception of the problem?
  • What is Mrs. Levy’s perception of the problem?
  • What can be some of the implications of the problem on the family as a whole?
• After watching Episode 2, describe:
  • What did you think of Mr. Levy’s social worker’s ideas?
  • What were your thoughts of her supervisor’s questions about her suggested therapies and his advice to Mr. Levy’s supervisor?
• After watching Episode 3, discuss the following:
  • What were your thoughts about the way Mr. Levy’s therapist responded to what Mr. Levy had to say?
  • What were your impressions of how the therapist worked with Mr. Levy? What did you think about the therapy session as a whole?
  • Informed by your knowledge of pathophysiology, explain the physiology of deep breathing (a common technique that we use in helping clients to manage anxiety). Explain how changing breathing mechanics can alter blood chemistry.
  • Describe the therapeutic approach his therapist selected. Would you use exposure therapy with Mr. Levy? Why or why not? What evidence exists to support the use of exposure therapy (or the therapeutic approach you would consider if you disagree with exposure therapy)?
• In Episode 4, Mr. Levy tells a very difficult story about Kurt, his platoon officer.
  • Discuss how you would have responded to this revelation.
  • Describe how this information would inform your therapeutic approach. What would you say/do next?
• In Episode 5, Mr. Levy’s therapist is having issues with his story.
  • Imagine that you were providing supervision to this therapist, how would you respond to her concerns?
• Support your approach with evidence-based literature.

Note: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references.

Rubric:

Quality of Work Submitted:The extent of which work meets the assigned criteria and work reflects graduate level critical and analytic thinking.--

Excellent 27 (27%) - 30 (30%)Good 24 (24%) - 26 (26%)Fair 21 (21%) - 23 (23%)Poor 0 (0%) - 20 (20%)

Quality of Work Submitted:The purpose of the paper is clear.--

Excellent 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)Good 4 (4%) - 4 (4%)Fair 3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)Poor 0 (0%) - 3 (3%)

Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas:The extent to which the work reflects the student's ability to:Understand and interpret the assignment's key concepts.--

Excellent 9 (9%) - 10 (10%)Good 8 (8%) - 8 (8%)Fair 7 (7%) - 7 (7%)Poor 0 (0%) - 6 (6%)

Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas:The extent to which the work reflects the student's ability to:Apply and integrate material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, and textbook) and credible outside resources.--

Excellent 18 (18%) - 20 (20%)Good 16 (16%) - 17 (17%)Fair 14 (14%) - 15 (15%)Poor 0 (0%) - 13 (13%)

Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas:The extent to which the work reflects the student's ability to:Synthesize (combines various components or different ideas into a new whole) material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, textbook) and outside, credible resources by comparing different points of view and highlighting similarities, differences, and connections.--

Excellent 18 (18%) - 20 (20%)Good 16 (16%) - 17 (17%)Fair 14 (14%) - 15 (15%)Poor 0 (0%) - 13 (13%)

Written Expression and FormattingParagraph and Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused--neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.--

Excellent 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)Good 4 (4%) - 4 (4%)Fair 3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)Poor 0 (0%) - 3 (3%)

Written Expression and FormattingEnglish writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation--

Excellent 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)Good 4 (4%) - 4 (4%)Fair 3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)Poor 0 (0%) - 3 (3%)

Written Expression and FormattingThe paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing,margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.--

Excellent 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)Good 4 (4%) - 4 (4%)Fair 3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)Poor 0 (0%) - 3 (3%)

Resources:

Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2014). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.

• Chapter 7, “Motivational Interviewing” (pp. 299–312)
• Chapter 16, “Psychotherapeutic Approaches for Addictions and Related Disorders” (pp. 565–596)