topic overview (2000 words)

topic overview (2000 words)

In this assessment task you will write an assignment that (1) examines the application of Motivational Interviewing (MI) as an assessment tool and then (2) explores the use ofonetherapy model (cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, family therapy or narrative therapy) to develop interventions in keeping with the consumers stage of change.

Assessment criteria

This assessment will measure your ability to:

Introduce your topic, purpose, aims and structure of your assignment (3 marks)

Provide a detailed case study of a consumer including their stage of change (3 marks)

Present a discussion on the application of motivational assessment to change (10 marks)

Present an overview ofonetherapy model that would fit with this presentation (12 marks)

Consider future recovery recommendations for this consumer considering their stage of change and the work that will need to be conducted to facilitate recovery-oriented change (10 marks)

Conclude your assignment (3 marks)

Writing and use of literature to support your work (4 marks)

Guidelines

Follow these points to structure your assessment.

A title page.Use the cover sheet provided on the Assessment page.

Introduction.Introduce your topic and present the purpose, aims and structure of your assignment.

Case study.Provide a detailed, thorough and succinct case study that provides a clinical context for the ensuing discussion. This should include information that sets up the three main sections of the assignment.

Application of MI to assessment.Explore the principles of MI and theirapplication to theassessmentof a consumer's readiness for change.

Consider ONE therapy modelfor this consumer by exploring the literature and presenting an overview ofonetherapy model that would fit with their presentation and readiness for recovery-oriented change.

Examine future recovery recommendations for this consumer, considering their stage of change and the work that will need to be conducted to facilitate positive recover-oriented change.

Conclusion. Provide a conclusion that summarises the key points from your assignment.

Reference list.All references are to follow APA7 style. Students are encouraged to paraphrase sources of material in their own words wherever possible. Excessive use of direct quotes may result in a decreased grade. Non-acknowledgement of other authors is considered as plagiarism according to University policy and will result in a fail grade. Ensure your in-text reference citation equates to your end-text list of references.

NOTE: It is very important that you support your ideas with an adequate quality and quantity of relevant, contemporary literature (presented in APA7 format). As a clinician you are undoubtedly familiar with the catch phrase evidence based practice as being the essential foundation of contemporary mental health practice. In completing this assessment, you need to make sure that your work adheres to this catchphrase, and you do actually provide adequateevidence(in the form of literature) to service as abasisfor yourpractice-based discussion.

Submission format

This assessment task requires you to complete a written assignment and submit it in PDF format.

You are required to write in academic format, in third person and utilising appropriate professional terminology.

Use the APA 7th edition referencing style for all in-text citations and your reference list.

Submit your assessment with a cover sheet using the template provided.

Format your assessment with double-line spacing and 12-point font.

Set left and right margins at 2.5 cm.

Use appropriate section headings (as outlined in the assessment structure section above) to identify each section of the assignment.

Word count does not include reference list, title page or any appendices.

In keeping with La Trobe University policy, all assignments are to be submitted in Moodle via Turnitin to ensure the academic integrity of the work.

To be accepted, your assessment submissionmustgenerate a similarity score (you are responsible for checking this). Submitting in PDF format is the best way to do this. If your submission does not generate a similarity score, it cannot be checked for plagiarism and thereforewill not be marked.

Submission checklist

I have read these instructions and looked at the rubric for marking.

I have opened up a Word document and given it a title plus set up the template with the assignment headings.

I have put my name and student number on the title page of the document.

I have included in-text citations and provided a reference list.

I have submitted the document in PDF format to Moodle by the due date.

I have read and understood the Turnitin report.