Part (1) Discussion Topic Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: I

Part (1) Discussion Topic
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Imagine that you work as a therapist in a mental health counseling clinic regulated by your state. A 16-year-old transgender individual (female transitioning to male) presents for services, but only seeks your signature to move forward with hormone therapy and breast removal. What are some of the challenges you might face as the therapist? What physiological and environmental factors should be considered? Would you sign the document in this situation? Explain your rationale.
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Part (2) Exam Content
With a growing social awareness and increasing importance of gender identity among adolescents, there is a lot of pressure on therapists when working with this population due to the potential for making long-term, life-changing decisions. To ensure ethical treatment for our clients, educate them on their options, and avoid potential legal liability, it is critical for the counselor to ensure that the client is fully and accurately assessed prior to treatment.
Review the client case from this week’s discussion. (refer to Part 1)
Assume that the client agreed to engage in counseling services with you and is receptive to treatment. The client reports symptoms of depression and anxiety due to the lack of understanding from their peers, as well as opposition from their school district to use the locker rooms and bathrooms according to their gender identity.
Write a biopsychosocial assessment with case conceptualization for this client that explains the issues, symptoms, and diagnosis framed in a theoretical lens. Include the following:
Complete a Biopsychosocial Assessment and Treatment Plan based on the case using the forms located on the College of Social Sciences Resources site for the College of Social Sciences Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling & Mental Health Counseling program. Your Biopsychosocial Assessment (see attached) should be a minimum of 700 words and include:
– Biological and physiological factors related to gender identity that occur during puberty and adolescence
– Environmental factors affecting the client’s transition and gender identity
– Systemic factors, including family system, social supports, and education
– Potential ethical issues in this situation
– A case conceptualization for this client that explains the issues, symptoms, and diagnosis framed in a theoretical lens, based on the factors in this case
– Your choice of theoretical orientation for working with this client
– A diagnosis, with an explanation of the DSM-5 symptom checklist that you use in your diagnosis
– A summary of any concerns you may have when working with this client
Research common treatment goals for the chosen diagnosis before completing your Treatment Plan form (see attached). Your treatment plan should be a minimum of 350 words and include:
– A minimum of 2 target problems
– Specific, short-term goals for each target problem
– Objectives for each target problem
– Intervention strategies to achieve goals for each target problem
– A minimum of 2 academic, peer-reviewed sources to support the goals, objectives, and interventions for each target problem
Format your reference page and treatment plan according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.
Submit your assignment.
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Textbook:
Carroll, J. L. (2019). Sexuality Now: Embraciluvng Diversity (6th ed.). Cengage.