The psychotherapist's role is then to enhance the already existing tools to help those who need it develop their intelligence and problem-solving abilities in order to promote the healing process. Question 2 1: Both the cognitive and affective do Continue Reading...
Cognitive Psychology Cognitive therapy psychology is a proven, effective theoretical psychological approach. Its focus on guided self-improvement and underlying assumption that individuals are capable of change fits well with my personal belief syst Continue Reading...
3. Variables Such as Gender There are various disparities in the overall demographics of this type of offense. As one report on the demographics of sex offenders in the United States, notes; "… although the vast majority of attention on sex Continue Reading...
BP Disorder Bipolar disorder, originally called manic depressive disorder, is a severe mood disorder that vacillates between extreme "ups" (mania, hypomania) and "downs" (depression). The effects of having bipolar disorder can be observed across the Continue Reading...
Healing Trauma via Drama & Body MovementIntroductionMindfulness is an important concept in health and wellbeing. It refers to the concept of being present in ones experience and aware of the self. Mindfulness is an ancient and traditional practice us Continue Reading...
Solution Focused Group Therapy Depressed Individuals Solution Focused Group Therapy on Depressed Individuals People encounter various challenges in life ranging from diseases, lack of basic essential needs and psychiatric problems among others. Thi Continue Reading...
Group Addiction TX Theory Selection The Psychodynamic Model The Behaviorists The Cognitive Model The Humanistic Model Theory Analysis Ethical and Cultural Considerations Group Development Personal Model Psychology has a long tradition of i Continue Reading...
Case Conceptualization and Treatment Program Part I: Client Conceptualization General Background Information of Client Jake is a 45 year old single white male. He has a degree in engineering but struggles to hold a job for longer than a few months be Continue Reading...
A synthesis of what the studies reveal about the current state of knowledge on the question developed The mindfulness meditation theory appears to have the potential to treat addictive disorder patients. Zgierska and coworkers (2009) state that such Continue Reading...
Anxiety Treating Anxiety through Talk Therapy Of the great variety of mental disorders that are recognized by our society today, generalized anxiety disorder (or GAD) is perhaps one of the more common. This type of disorder is characterized by "exc Continue Reading...
Group Therapy Upload Instructions Group therapy and intervention Define Group Therapy Group therapy can take many different forms. Simply stated, group therapy is therapy given to more than one individual, usually more than two. It can be family- Continue Reading...
There are advantages and disadvantages to the theory of constructivism. On the positive side, it means that children are ferocious learners because they have the innate neural tools in place to properly absorb and classify information. Piaget would Continue Reading...
Goals -- For Bion, groups have specific goals that are differentiated by the manner of dissonance individuals bring: drug dependency, sexual abuse, a fatal disease, etc. This coming together out of homogeneity with a clear and stated aim -- dealing Continue Reading...
Tom Shulich ("Coltish Hum") A Critical Comparison of Behavior Therapy and Rational-Emotive Therapy In this paper, I consider the benefits and drawbacks of behavior therapy and the cognitive therapy. These are talking therapies that now have over a Continue Reading...
personal theories about change and therapy as part of developing a personal therapeutic approach and process. The exploration begins with examining personal beliefs regarding health, normalcy, and change. The author also includes a discussion about Continue Reading...
Cross-cultural evidence shows that drinking abuse will be low in any group in which drinking "customs, values and sanctions are clear, agreed upon by all, consistent with other customs of the group and characterized by prescriptions for moderate dri Continue Reading...
Course of treatment as a trauma counselor dealing with family crisisIntroductionWhen it comes to providing counseling for clients dealing with a family crisis, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, substance abuse, personal loss or disaster, it Continue Reading...
Abstract Objective: The motivation behind this paper is to give annotated bibliography of sources on research in regards to overseeing conduct in young people and kids through arrangement centered treatment. Solution Focused Therapy or SFBT is a type Continue Reading...
Then, the therapist challenges these structures and begins restructuring the family by offering alternative, more functional ways of behaving and communicating ("Find out more about family therapy," 2008, DMRTK). Regardless of the efficacy of this t Continue Reading...
Introduction Sexual assault can traumatize the victim and lead to major life issues, such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The victim may develop deeply disturbing mental issues that lead the victim to become a sexual abuser later on in life Continue Reading...
Psychoanalytic therapy happens to be an in-depth conversational therapy whose objective is to accentuate the deep and unconscious feelings and thoughts held inside a person into their conscious mind (Altman, 2012, pp. 39-86). The aim is to ensure tha Continue Reading...
Instead, Phillips sees that the issues surrounding #2 are the most important and neglected. He finds a lack of commonality in number of sessions, time of sessions, intervention, and even parental involvement (Phillips, 19). By its very nature, thou Continue Reading...
. The two hypothetical systems working on an individual's brain during the experience of addiction are complementary within and between system changes. The first counteradaptation results in a decrease in the transmission of dopamine and serotonin Continue Reading...
Ethics of ReligionImplementing religion or spirituality into therapy can have a very beneficial effect if done ethically. However, as with any type of approach, ethical guidelines should be considered and followed. For example, if the client is not i Continue Reading...
Solution-Focused Therapy The author of this paper is about to offer a brief literature review of what has come to be known as solution-focused therapy. Included in that literature review will be several specific topics or examples that are within th Continue Reading...
Family Systems Theory: Integrative Research Case Presentation The family system in the west seems well entrenched and a closely knit unit. Yet, they are not without stigma. Their norms do not align with normative, ethical demeanor and there have bee Continue Reading...
When dealing with couples there are multiple ways to approach issues. Two of them are the conjoint and the concurrent therapies. Each of these can be applied in a sex therapy situation, and each offers its own unique approach. Though the outcomes ten Continue Reading...
Poor Children, the Problem of Drug Therapy and Possible Alternatives Introduction Foster children are more likely than children in the general population to have mental health issues (Polihronakis, 2008). Part of the reason for this is that foster ch Continue Reading...
Difficulty of Treating Anxiety Disorders Anxiety disorders are difficult to treat for a multitude of reasons; first, there is no 100% proven-to-be-effective method of therapy that acts as a one-size-fits-all treatment for patient. Behavioral therap Continue Reading...
Pharmacotherapy for Neurological Disorders Depression is a neurological disorder that is treatable by pharmacotherapy. However, treatment for depression does not always solely rely on drugs and interventions can include counseling or approaches such Continue Reading...
Comparing Behaviorism and Humanism Learning Theories in Understanding Mike\\\'s SituationIntroductionThe Case of Mike is one that deals with addiction and how to overcome it. Mike was introduced to drugs at an early age, as a treatment for ADHD. Even Continue Reading...
Sleep Hygiene Plan for a 65-Year Old Client For most adults, seven to eight hours of sleep is sufficient for a good rest. This also applies to older adults aged 65 years or more. As one gets older, a change in sleeping patterns could emerge. These ch Continue Reading...
(2005). Medical News Today. Retrieved October 28, 2010 at http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/35545.php Defense mechanisms, or repression, according to Sigmund Freud, were at the root of human anxiety. To deal with cognitive dissonance, or ch Continue Reading...
Treatment Strategies for Heroin/Opioid AddictionIntroductionThis paper examines research on treatment strategies for heroin/opioid addiction, with a focus on three specific approaches: antagonist therapy, aversive therapy, and anti-drug vaccine resea Continue Reading...
Child Abuse Brown, J., Cohen, P. Johnson, J.G. (1999, December). Childhood abuse and neglect: specificity of effects on adolescent and young adult depression and suicidality. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 38(12) Continue Reading...
Mental Health Disorders Throughout the centuries, mental health disorder has been viewed in a number of different ways by different eras and communities around the world. Some approached it from a spiritual dimension, while others approached it from Continue Reading...
Anxiety Anxiety disorder is among the most prevalent mental health disorders in the U.S>.with approximately 18 of Americans suffering from some form of anxiety (NAMI, 2017). Different types of anxiety disorders include social anxiety, panic disord Continue Reading...
Nursing: Therapy for Patients with Sleep-Wake DisordersCase IntroductionA 31-year-old male has insomnia since he mentioned he has been finding it extremely difficult to fall asleep for the past six months. Recently, the problem had aggravated due to Continue Reading...
A multi-culturally competent therapist will take all of these aspects of her life into consideration and realize that June's thoughts and actions are a direct result of her social and political culture. Asian culture in itself, Chinese culture, East Continue Reading...
