Abstract Gestalt is a German word signifying a pattern or shape. The roots of Gestalt therapy can be traced to Max Wertheimer, who studied human perceptual illusions. Wertheimer’s research led to a holistic view of the human psyche that provide 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...
afternoon, light rain falling and predictions of thunder storms on the way. Client was eight minutes late to his appointment. "It doesn't matter that you're a few minutes late, I am glad to see you -- but is everything going okay this afternoon?" he 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...
Constructive Therapy Constructivism is a theoretical perspective that asserts that people attempt to make sense of the world by developing their own set of personal individualized constructs. Personal experience, interpretation, social context, and Continue Reading...
Social Work Practice with FamiliesGoal Set and InterventionNeed: Family needs a better way of communicationGoal: Family members will attend weekly family therapy sessions for the next 12 weeks. The father and mother will have a couples session once a 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...
Counseling Therapies: Case Conceptualization Case One: CBT What Are the Specific Areas of Concern? Suicide and Stress Stress has been found to play a major role in suicide risk, mental disorders, and mood swings. Stress is one term most people us Continue Reading...
Multiple studies support the use of cognitive behavioral approaches in individual therapy combined with group therapy sessions to support self-care behavior, self-efficacy and positive patient outcomes (Van der Ven, et. al, 2005; Bernard & Good 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...
Introduction Experiential family counseling focuses on role playing and other multisensory techniques, allowing members of the family to step into the shoes of one another through role play exercises to better understand one another, develop empathy Continue Reading...
feelings/Reactions Behavior Therapy Every behavior in behavior therapy makes sense and they are to be believed to result from punishment and reinforcement patterns from the surroundings. The treatment itself does not focus on the base of the proble 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...
Child Abuse and NeglectThe ecological model is used to understand the person-in-environment perspective and is based on the idea that individuals are influenced by their environment in which they live and interact. On the micro level, this means that Continue Reading...
Dana is a young and beautiful woman with family members that seem to constantly put her down whenever they get together. They appear to be self-centered and attention seeking. The mother has set expectations she places on her family and seems angry w Continue Reading...
cognitive therapy is a widely accepted, empirically validated treatment for a number of conditions, including most especially depression. The theorist who responsible for developing cognitive therapy is Aaron T. Beck, a nonagenarian who is currently Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples 1. The Efficacy of Moral Recognition Therapy in Substance Abuse Treatment This essay would explore how Moral Recognition Therapy (MRT) contributes to the recovery process in individuals with substance abuse disorders. It wou Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples 1. The Effectiveness of Moral Recognition Therapy in Addressing Recidivism among Offenders This essay would explore how Moral Recognition Therapy (MRT) serves as a psychological intervention aimed at reducing recidivism among c Continue Reading...
Dana shows signs of having bulimia. She binges and then purges to rid herself of the extra food consumed. The person involved is Dana and her triggers are comments and conversation made by her mother and her sister, Joanie. The modality of family th 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...
Evidence-Based Programs and Practices Part 1: Define and Refine Evidence-Based Theories Evidence-based programs are defined as a prevention or treatment practice, that is based on consistent scientific evidence providing proof that the practice impro 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...
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...
(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...
Multicultural Theories of Psychology Multicultural Theories of Psychotherapy Diagnosis, treatment and care of patient and their conditions are greatly influenced by cultural considerations. These actors determine beliefs and values related to healt 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...
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...
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...
PICOT Question Introduction Low back pain is a common health challenge for both active and former military service members. Among the military veterans, low back pain places higher risk and has been indicated to be bear the potential for long-term di Continue Reading...
Existential Psychotherapy Imperialism The class text makes mention in one of its chapters about existential psychotherapy. This treatment style seems to be yet another tool in the proverbial toolbox that psychiatrists and therapists can use or advo Continue Reading...
Kyle is a 42-year-old, single, Caucasian male, with 16 years of education. He works as a software programmer. Kyle reports that he is seeking assistance in helping to "kick his drinking problem." Kyle explains that his use of alcohol has gotten progr Continue Reading...
These results have suggested that the blamer softening event has achieved its goal of creating more empathy, acceptance, and understanding in spouses. Furthermore, it has found to be significantly relevant in the complete treatment of outcomes coupl Continue Reading...
1. How does this theory fit with a clinical social work perspective? Continuous concern with the individual in-situation is often regarded as social work’s most unique or distinguishing feature. In spite of the debate on where emphasis should b 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...
NURSING Nursing: Therapy for Patients with Sleep-Wake DisordersDepression and stress disorder are some of the most prominent causes of sleep-wake disorders. Insomnia is one of the most commonly discussed problems, ad n sleep difficulties have caused 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...
