With this approach, consultation psychology focuses on the issues of the group as a whole and therefore typically uses group discussions, interviews and observations as opposed to singling out specific individuals. The result is that, by using consu Continue Reading...
Art therapy entails creative procedures that work well with provision of a safe environment, and trust, which allows patients with psychotic disorders to express desirable emotions. Creative procedures promote awareness, expression as well as enhance Continue Reading...
Therapy Constructivist Perspective of Brief Therapy Understanding the basis of theories and therapy is a necessary element of the therapist's trade. Without some knowledge of why certain therapies are practiced, or where they came from, it is diff Continue Reading...
Behavior Modification Therapy Effects of Behavior Modification Therapy on Children with Low Self-Esteem Behavior modification therapy is used in changing the behavior of children, adolescents and adults. However, its use in modifying or dealing wit Continue Reading...
Social Work: Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Effective in Treating Addictions The topic I selected was the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy in the treatment of addicted patients. Given the intractability of the problem of addiction, it 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...
A commitment to open-mindedness and humility in respect to theory and practice." (Brodley, 1986) II. COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THEORY The work entitled: "An introduction to Cognitive Therapy & Cognitive Behavioral Approaches" states that: "The cen Continue Reading...
These three seminal perspectives may possess a lot of similarities, yet each of them has contributed novel ideas that are consistent with its theoretical underpinnings. In many of the substance abuse treatment arenas, the significant aspects of all Continue Reading...
Developmental Psychology Body Image, Body Health, and Pathology Eating disorders and anorexia are becoming more commonplace today, and this is true particularly of young women, although older people and men sometimes also suffer from them. It is im 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...
Andrea M. is a 21-year-old female in her fourth year of college with aspirations to become a civil rights attorney. She was first recommended to seek treatment when she experienced her first panic attack three years ago. At the time, a friend advise Continue Reading...
Kellogg & Young in Schema Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder offer a comprehensive explanation of the use of Schema Therapy for patients with BPD, by first explaining the disorder and how it is particularly prime for the use of schema Continue Reading...
Evolution and Development of Behavioral Therapy The 20th century approach to psychology is notable because, while there was an emphasis on the medical approach to treating psychological disorders, there was also a focus on nonphysiological therapie Continue Reading...
features of bipolar disorder, including its symptoms. Like its cousin, depression, bipolar disorder is a disease of depression that can become manic at times, and at other times, the symptoms can virtually disappear. There are various types of the d 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...
Children need special attention when dealing with traumas they might not fully understand. Thus art therapy has been proven to benefit the increasing number of children dealing with PTSD and other trauma related disorders creating fear and anxiety w Continue Reading...
That is to say that the video does not really address the crux of the problem as much as it enunciates the communication skills of the therapist. Adlerian therapy is a more comprehensive and thorough approach, which involves understanding the self- Continue Reading...
Perceptions are generally based on the present, and therefore, the need to explore the past by delving into it in great detail becomes totally unnecessary. Glasser felt that even if the person exhibited bizarre and extremely strange types of behavio Continue Reading...
However, when this does not work, the therapist has many other options available to them, when and if they are needed. The research suggested that in complex cases, combination therapies using cognitive-behavioral therapy and SSRIs resulted in the Continue Reading...
He prefers to assess in overall terms before analyzing mechanisms like defences and resistances. He held the view that it is not the parts that explain the meaning and importance of the whole, but the whole that explains the meaning and importance o Continue Reading...
It assumes a person is in control of their own fate and not a victim to it. Starting at an early age, a unique style of life is created by the person and that life-style stays relatively constant throughout the remainder of life. Working toward succ Continue Reading...
An early influence on Gestalt psychology was the philosopher Immanuel Kant, who stressed that humans do not perceive the world as it is. Rather, they impose cause and effect relationships on it and therefore our perceptions are influenced by their e 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...
Depression: Not just a Bad Mood MDD: Not Just Another Bad Mood The term "Prozac Nation" says a lot. This catch-phrase had begun to describe the current state in the U.S. when cases of clinical depression began blooming and treatment turned to medi Continue Reading...
Anxiety is a psychological condition that presents physiological and psychiatric symptoms and has profound social impacts on the lives of those who have anxiety disorders. There are several psychological conditions that are considered anxiety disorde Continue Reading...
Ethical Issues in Family and Marital Therapy It has been mentioned that insufficiencies of the APA ethical standards for marriage and family therapy have not been appreciated fully. Guidelines that are in regards to the therapist accountability, con Continue Reading...
"The song was there before me, before I came along" Dylan answered. "I just sorta came down and just sorta took it down with a pencil, but it was all there before I came around…" (www.edlis.org)]. Meanwhile Ginger explains the practical appli Continue Reading...
Knowing this, Strenger points out that therapists need to consider "who can work with whom," because the therapeutic outcome may be greatly affected by the "chemistry" between therapist and client. The egalitarian principle in the therapeutic relati Continue Reading...
Thus, giving the patient a 'bird's eye view' of his/her life gives him/her a chance to reconsider past actions committed and change these to improve his/her relations with a partner or family member. As in family brief therapies, reconstructing a fa Continue Reading...
Human Memory If a person behaves in a confused or agitated way, I would begin to suspect that all is not well. Drowsiness, abnormal eye movements, and a staggering gait are also symptoms that, together with the undesirable emotional and cognitive st Continue Reading...
Compulsive hoarding is a disorder that is characterized by an inability discarding items that to most people appear to have little or no value. This inability to throw things away results in an accumulation of clutter that often leads to an inability Continue Reading...
The audience is realized to find that he has been dreaming, but the dread remains for both he father and the son. Early on in genetics was given some effect in diagnosis of schizophrenia: In a classic 1966 paper, Leonard Heston compared foster chil Continue Reading...
clinical psychology in a real-World situation. Overview of Agoraphobia Agoraphobia refers to the fear of becoming embroiled in situations from which it may be difficult to escape, or situations wherein help is not available, if such a need arises. Continue Reading...
Complimentary & Alternative Medicine Practices Seeking far better healthcare for psychological along with other medical problems, public has increasingly took on other styles of treatment-commonly known as complementary and alternative medicine Continue Reading...
This leaves many veterans prone to the condition known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This may be characterized as "an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred Continue Reading...
" Suzi Tortora, Ed.D.,a certified movement analyst and dance therapist contends that when a parent or caregiver understands his/her child's nonverbal expressions, he can more effectively help them improve their socialization, as well as manage their Continue Reading...
Interview with social worker: Ms. A My interview was with Ms. A, a substance abuse counselor, who organized group meetings for people in recovery from drug and alcohol abuse. She described the work as challenging but rewarding. Very often people who Continue Reading...
Career According to the O-Net Online Summary Report, marriage and family therapists "diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems." A systems approa Continue Reading...
The therapist, who withholds judgment and criticism, ceases to be perceived in the mind of the prisoner like an adjunct of the guard or police, but as a facilitator of positive changes in the lives of the prisoners (p. 102). Correctional practition Continue Reading...
