DSM-5 Diagnostic Assessment for Counseling Masters Students

Master the essentials of DSM-5 diagnostic assessment to enhance your counseling skills and provide accurate, culturally sensitive diagnoses.

Foundations of the DSM-5

Unit 1: Introduction to the DSM-5

Unit 2: Structure and Components

Unit 3: Changes from Previous Editions

Applying Diagnostic Criteria

Unit 1: Mood Disorders: Depression

Unit 2: Mood Disorders: Bipolar

Unit 3: Anxiety Disorders

Unit 4: Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders

The Diagnostic Interview and Differential Diagnosis

Unit 1: Diagnostic Interview Fundamentals

Unit 2: Questioning Techniques

Unit 3: Differential Diagnosis

Cultural Sensitivity, Treatment Planning, and Ethical Considerations

Unit 1: Cultural Sensitivity in Diagnosis

Unit 2: DSM-5 and Treatment Planning

Unit 3: Ethical and Legal Considerations