Using the interpersonal therapy model, identify three specific goals for Miriam’s treatment, and in whichphase each goal should be accomplished.

Review the case study and then answer the questions that follow.

Case Study

Today you are meeting with Miriam Rosen, a 16-year-old girl, and her parents, Joel and Sarah. Miriam is 5’6” and 97 pounds. She is well-dressed and well-groomed, but her hair is thinning; she is skinny (somewhatgaunt); and she has poor dentation. Meet Miriam and her parents (5:39 minutes)

(https://lmscontent.embanet.com/MVU/NURS661/media/NURS661_w05m01/MVU_NURS661_w05m01.html)(Miriam

transcript

(https://lmscontent.embanet.com/MVU/NURS661/transcripts/MVU_NURS661_Miriam.html)).

Questions

From your perspective as Miriam’s psychiatric nurse practitioner, answer the following questions in a two-to three-page double-spaced paper (not including the reference page) in APA format. Include at least twopeer-reviewed, evidence-based references (not including your textbooks).

1. Identify what interview questions you would have used to determine the underlying eating disorder, self-mutilation, and rape.

2. Using the interpersonal therapy model, identify three specific goals for Miriam’s treatment, and in whichphase each goal should be accomplished.

3. Sarah, Miriam’s mother, asks why you are choosing interpersonal therapy and how it will be beneficialfor Miriam. How do you respond? Compare and contrast it with humanistic-existential or solution-focused psychotherapy.

4. What are the legal and ethical implications for you relative to a patient reporting a sexual assault? Whatis the best way for you to proceed? Reference your state of practice’s laws.

Last Completed Projects