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Medical Health Promotion And Disease Prevention Plan
NUR 609 : Application of Theory Guidelines
Yi Duan Low
SUNY Upstate Medical University
NURS 609 Family Psychiatric and Mental health Theory
Professor: Prof. Patricia Powers
Introduction
The nationwide health promotion and disease prevention plan, Healthy People 2020, recognizes that
mental health promotion and mental health reduction as one of the most significant health
objectives. Statistic indicated that mental health disorders are the leading cause of disability in
United States and Canada, while suicide is the 11th leading cause of death that killed approximately
30,000 American each year ("Mental Health and Mental Disorders", n.d.). The United States
Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has commended series of guideline once patients are
identified with mental health disorder.
According to the flow chart, the treatment plan for major depressive disorder include provide
pharmacological consult, address psychosocial problems, and afford psychotherapy interventions.
Psychotherapy is one of the major components in mental health treatment. It is noted as talk therapy
that consists of counseling, interpersonal persuasion, psychosocial education, and personal coaching
(Prochaska & Norcross, 2010). Psychotherapy also carries the objectives of helping people to make
therapeutic change and also to reach mutually agreed–upon goal at the same time.
Part 1 & 2: Psychotherapy Theories
Theory provides a structured framework, filters relevant data, and assists clinician
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An analysis of Schools of Psychotherapy as they relate to...
An analysis of Schools of Psychotherapy as they relate to Anger Management
Anger is a basic human emotion that transcends cultural boundaries. However, despite its
universality, an exact definition agreed upon by all people is lacking (Norcross & Kobayashi, 1999).
Physiologically, brain centers in the amygdala are connected to anger processing. Because the
information processing that takes place in this brain structure is primitive, anger can be triggered
inappropriately and without the individual's knowledge of the cause. In psychodynamic terms, past
events and experiences suppressed in the unconscious can be the source of generated anger. In
cognitive–behavioral terms, anger is described as an interaction of behavior, cognition, and ... Show
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However, by exploring the various characteristics of the different schools of psychotherapy,
similarities and compatibilities become apparent, which can lead to a more integrative and eclectic
approach to anger management.
The Psychodynamic Approach
The psychodynamic approach can be traced to Sigmund Freud in the late 19th century and the early
part of the 20th century. He first concentrated on a cathartic method to release repressed emotions
associated with past experiences and then began to focus on a free association method and the
development of transference (Messer, 2001). Underlying the psychoanalytic perspective is the idea
of the unconscious. The unconscious is where past experiences and true emotions are hidden.
Manifestation of an undesirable trait, such as anger, along with excessive use of defense
mechanisms lead to the assumption of a deeper conflict hidden within the unconscious.
Psychodynamic techniques try to gain access to the unconscious and make the patient aware of the
underlying conflict (Phares and Trull, 2001). Among the emphases of psychodynamic therapy are a
focus on the evocation and expression of emotion to uncover the patient's unconscious issues, the
importance of emotional insight in which the patient can experience and comfortably understand his
emotion, a concentration on a
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Dr. Beck 's Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Over the centuries many forms of psychotherapy have emerged to facilitate change and improve
people's quality of life. Every therapy aims to assist people who are experiencing mental health
problems and some have proven more effective than others over time. In the 20th century the most
prevalent form of psychotherapy was psychoanalysis. However, by the 1970's many other forms of
short–term psychotherapy began to dominate. Today there are estimated to be over 400 different
types of psychotherapies (Rector, 2010). When these psychotherapies are compared, only a few
stand out which have really proven effective. One of the most effective short–term therapies in our
time has been Cognitive Therapy. Psychiatrist Dr. Aaron T. Beck pioneered Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy (CBT) back in the 1960's amongst other ground breaking therapists such as Albert Ellis. Dr.
Beck originally studied and practiced psychoanalysis and later discovered that CBT had more
impact in treating some of the more common mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. This
short–term psychotherapy focuses on current problems in the here and now aiming to change
unhelpful or negative thinking and behaviours (Westbrook, Kennerley, & Kirk, 2011). One of the
key components of short–term or time–limited therapy is to work collaboratively with clients in
structured psychotherapy sessions to form a case conceptulaisation. This provides an outline of the
client's problems. Based on this conceptualisation, the
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Art Psychotherapy
The Article, "Art Therapy Strategies to Raise Self–Esteem in Female Juvenile Offenders: A
Comparison of Art Psychotherapy and Art as Therapy Approaches" by Liz Hartz, & Lynette Thick
seeks to find the benefits of Art as therapy and Art psychotherapy methods during artistic
experience. The research problem is to analyse the differences between these two art therapy
approaches administered over female Juvenile offenders, with self–esteem, peer–relations,
behavioural conduct and social acceptance as the measuring scales. The Abstract provides a clear
indication of improved self–esteem among the clients of both the treatment groups. It is a good
conception to adopt both these approaches, which might help in developing art therapy theories
individually.
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Why Are Counselling Theories So Important
Why is counselling theories so important? As Mental Health Counsellors in training, we know
inherently that we must understand counselling theories, but why? When we understand why we are
doing something, we have a deeper understanding and appreciation of it, which tends to lead toward
appropriate use. And what could be more important in the field of counselling than the appropriate
use of counselling theories? According to MastersinCounselling.org "Theory is the set of rules that
is proposed to best explain an observed or hypothesized phenomenon. In counselling, theory gives a
counsellors a way of consistently understanding and interpreting human thought, feelings and
behaviours. Consistent conceptualization of a client's issue in this way
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Resource File and Personal Theory Paper
Resource File and Personal Theory Paper
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CJHS/400
Date
Teacher
Resource File and Personal Theory Paper Resource File "Psychotherapy is a process that focuses on
helping you heal and learn more adaptive ways to deal with the problems or issues within your life.
It can also be a supportive process when going through a difficult period or under increase stress
such as starting a new career or going through a divorce. Generally psychotherapy is recommended
when a person is struggling with a life, work or relationship issue or a mental health concern – and
the issues or concerns are causing the individual a great deal of pain or upset for longer than a few
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Traditionally we might see culture as evolving ethnicity but it involves all sorts of factors like
language, sexual orientation, disability, gender, age, class, education level, where you grew up,
religion and other cultural dimensions.
Personal Theory
Alfred Adler was born in 1870 in Austria and developed his own theory on Individual Psychology in
1912. Adler's theory is closely related to Humanistic Psychology. Influenced by Freud, Smuts and
Vaihinger, Adler based his theory on the client's ability to live as a fully functioning adult in society.
Adler's holistic theory views each person as unified. Adler discussed birth order personality traits.
Adler's theory also discussed the roles therapists should take and the techniques that should be used
in Individual Psychology therapy sessions.
A major difference in Adlerian psychology compared to Freudian is the client is viewed as lacking
courage, instead of being mentally ill in Freud's theory. Adler's belief, that a person's consciousness
is the center of their personality differed from Freud's belief. (Wood, 2004). Adler agreed with Freud
that gratification is a central need but Adler goes on to also imply that clients have needs for power,
security, self–esteem, achievement and social welfare. Day (2008) emphasizes that people can
decide how to state their needs, but may not be able to be in charge of their needs.
Furthermore, Adler had different viewpoints regarding
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The Treatment Of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
The family has good intentions by taking care of the veteran who is experiencing difficulty, but the
caretaking becomes compulsive and defeating. Co–dependents often take on a martyr's role. The
problem is that these repeated rescue attempts allow the needy individual to continue on a
destructive course and to become even more dependent on the unhealthy caretaking of the family.
As this reliance increases, the co–dependent develops a sense of reward and satisfaction from "being
needed" (Mental Health America). The family will begin to feel helpless in the relationship, but are
unable to break away from the cycle of behavior that causes it: viewing themselves as victims.
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The psychotherapies with the most evidence typically include one or more of several productive
therapeutic approaches including exposure to traumatic memories, stimuli or situations; cognitive
restructuring of trauma–related beliefs; and stress reduction techniques. "The table below
summarizes effective PTSD psychotherapy approaches detailed in Department of Veterans Affairs
and Department of Defense (VA/DoD) clinical practice guidelines. These treatments should be
considered the first line of treatment for patients with PTSD" (Defense Centers of Excellence, 2015)
Therapy Approach Therapeutic Elements Examples
Exposure–based Therapies Includes in–vivo, imaginal, or narrative (oral and/or written) exposures
to traumatic memories, situations, or stimuli. These therapies also generally include elements of
cognitive restructuring (e.g., evaluating the accuracy of beliefs about danger) as well as relaxation
techniques. Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Brief Eclectic Psychotherapy
Narrative Therapy
Cognitive–based Therapies Emphasizes cognitive restructuring strategies including challenging
beliefs connected to the traumatic event. Also includes relaxation techniques and discussion of the
traumatic event either orally or through writing. Cognitive Processing Therapy
Cognitive Therapy
Stress Inoculation Training Especially emphasizes breathing retraining and muscle relaxation. May
also include
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Thernstrom's Argument Analysis
Robert D. Putnam et. al. and Abigail Thernstrom et. al. address affirmative action policies at
colleges and universities as a broader social issue than just an individual getting into the university
in their amicus curiae briefs. Thernstrom submitted her amici brief in favor of the petitioner, Abigail
N. Fisher et. al., and Putnam submits his amici brief in favor of the respondents, The University of
Texas et. al. The University of Texas chose not to admit Ms. Fisher, who was then a high school
student. Ms. Fisher then sued the University, arguing that the use of race in applications and
admission decisions to and of the University were discriminatory under the 14th Amendment's
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His experience in the classroom and his substantial research into both the positives and negatives of
diversity make his clear, concise arguments are incredibly convincing, especially in regards to his
own university classroom.
Thernstrom, on the other hand, appears to be attempting to make a case for self–evidence. Her
arguments, such as minority students getting into universities because of "upward–ratcheting"
appear unsubstantiated. Indeed, her claim that many minority students cannot "catch up" to other
students itself appears unsubstantiated. Further, because of she argues that many. Her omission of
Dr. Putnam's research when it directly contradicted her arguments further diminishes her amicus
curiae brief.
Affirmative action, and race–based admissions standards, are the best way to increase (or maintain)
diversity at institutions of higher learning. In spite of its perceived flaws, it has increased the
diversity at previously all–white institutions of higher learning, such as the University of Texas at
Austin, and that diversity has allowed friendships to be formed that otherwise would not have been,
has allowed students to learn from professors they otherwise would never have and allowed
professors to learn from students from a wide variety of
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A Solution Focused Brief Therapy ( Sfbt ) Lens
When viewing this family in a Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) lens, we would focus on the
solutions rather than the problem. Although the initial assessment would be similar to that of
structural and strategic therapy, all of these issues would be explore, we would focus on the
solutions rather than the problem. Although the initial assessment would be similar to that of
structural and strategic therapy, all of these issues would be explored in a way that allowed for less
"problem talk" and more solution based ideas. Stage one of SFBT would be to find out what the
client wants. For Issue/Concern 1, it could be assumed that the family would like Kay to quit using.
Stage two suggests that we fin what's working and do more of it. In order to achieve this I would
focus on finding the exceptions. We know that Kay quit using during her first pregnancy. I would
find out what she did that allowed her to stay sober. I would help her attach emotions and values to
the behaviors that allowed her to the behaviors that allowed her to stay clean and encourage her to
continuing utilizing the behaviors that worked before. Stage three states that we should do
something different Stage three states that we should do something different. We could further
explores Kats interest as well as ways that the family may be able to work with Kay to try new
things that they can do together that have positive effects. For Issue/Concern 2, stage one of SFBT
would consistent living for the family.
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Drug Based Treatment : Advantages And Disadvantages Of...
Disadvantages of Drug Based Treatment
Pharmacotherapy typically is not the first course of action when treating post–traumatic stress
disorder. Doctors hesitantly prescribe medications because of the risk of side effects or unfavorable
outcomes. PTSD drug treatment side effects include intolerable sexual dysfunction, gastrointestinal
issues, glaucoma, sedation, dizziness, and depression. Taking any medication runs the risk of side
effects but psychotherapy eliminates that risk. Side effects can easily change the outcome of the
course of treatment by making the quality of life worse than before treatment. Some therapists such
as Dr. Robert Moore claim that medications do not treat the root of the problem. Pharmacotherapy
locks the problem in and does not solve anything, it just halts the symptoms temporarily. Overall
medications do not clear up the residual psychological effects of PTSD (Films for the Humanities &
Sciences).
Advantages of a Therapy Based Treatment
Doctors define Psychotherapy as "a service provided by a trained psychotherapist to recognize and
treat mental, emotional and behavioral disorders in their clients by psychological means. The
process utilizes various forms of interaction and communication to accomplish this goal. The
treatment may be for an individual, a family unit of a group. The approach is also called talk
therapy" (Nugent). Psychotherapy breaks off into three groups, cognitive behavioral therapies,
cognitive processing therapy, and
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Comparison Of SFBT And Narrative Therapy
Charlene, thank you very much for your discussion on SFBT and Narrative therapy.
You pointed out that with SFBT the client is the expert and this is a key element of SFBT and
developing a strength based therapeutic relationship. I truly enjoyed you addressing that the
therapist is there to guide the client but the client is the one that holds the answers for what is best
for them and how to overcome difficult situations. It is true that SFBT is a goal setting is a key
element of the therapeutic approach. SFBT would describe the clients problems by establishing
appropriate boundaries as a means of expressing ones true self. Desire and self reliance can be
regained through their competence (Bannink, 2007). SFBT is future based that strives for positive
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Furthermore, a narrative theoretical approach externalizing the words the client uses. If a client
mentions anxiety as the problem, the therapist would ask the client in what ways does anxiety look
like. Implementing exceptions to the current situation opens the possibilities of a change in the
thought process which alters their narrative story for the future.
Bannink, F. P. (2007). Solution–focused brief therapy. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy,
37(2), 87–94. doi:10.1007/s10879–006–9040–yMiller, G. (1997). Systems and Solutions: The
Discourses of Brief Therapy. Contemporary Family Therapy: An International Journal, 19(1), 5.
Phipps, W. D., & Vorster, C. (2015). Refiguring family therapy: Narrative therapy and beyond. The
Family Journal, 23(3), 254–261. doi:10.1177/1066480715572978
Trepper, T. S., Treyger, S., Yalowitz, J., & Ford, J. (2010). Solution–focused brief therapy for the
treatment of sexual disorders. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 21(1), 34–53.
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Comparing Adlerian Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,...
It is my goal to become a school counselor in a local high school. As a school counselor, it is also
important to try and understand the different experiences that children go through in order to get
through to them. After studying the different counseling theories, I have discovered that each theory
is valid and there are ideas and techniques that I would use out of each of them. However, there are
some theories more than others that I would use to guide me daily as a school counselor. Modern
day counseling is equipped with a wide variety of therapies, techniques and approaches. The
purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast three approaches of therapy. Also in this essay the
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The Adlerian Theory focuses on how the person's perception of the past and his or her interpretation
of early events have a continuing influence. Alder believed "that biological and physiological factors
provided probabilities for future growth but that, "the self", with creative power as part of its inner
nature, is the important intervening variable" (Selgiman & Reichenberg, 2010, p. 63). Behavior is
purposeful and goal–directed when using Adlerian theory. Adler's theory focuses on inferiority
feelings, which he sees as a normal condition for all people and as a source of all human striving.
Inferiority can be the wellspring of creativity. Alder believes this is what motivates us to strive for
mastery, superiority, and completion. From an Adlerian perspective, human behavior is not
determined solely by heredity and the environment. Instead, we have the capacity to interpret,
influence, and create events. Alder asserts that what we were born with is not as important as what
we choose to do with the abilities and limitations we possess. According to Adler, we must master
three universal life tasks: building friendships, establishing intimacy, and contributing to society
(Corey, 2005, p.99). These life tasks are so fundamental to human living that dysfunction in any one
of them is often an indicator of a psychological disorder (American Psychiatric Association, 2000).
According to Stein & Edwards (1998), Adler's
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Immediacy In Therapeutic Relationships
Therefore, it could be a more accurate portrayal of their interactions with other compared to how the
client perceive themselves to interact with others and what they say to the therapist. Immediacy can
be used to address and solve problems that come up in the context of the therapeutic relationship.
For example, if a client comes into therapy and acts very hostile towards the therapist, the therapist
can use immediacy and address how the client's behavior is affecting them. This could highlight
others behaviors in the client's life and foster the growth of the therapeutic relationship. If problems
in the therapeutic relationships are not addressed, the relationship can be negatively affected. Kasper
et al. found positive and beneficial consequences
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Psychodynamic Family Therapy
Ron Pinson
Psychology 643
Intro to Marriage & Family Therapy
Autumn 2011
Professor Katrin Sanford, MS, LMFT
Anna Maria College
PSYCHODYNAMIC FAMILY THERAPY
PSYCHODYNAMIC THERAPY
The Beginnings of Psychoanalysis
Sigmund Freud was the discoverer and inventor of psychoanalysis and coined the term in 1896 after
publishing studies on Hysteria with Joseph Breuer in 1895. Psychoanalysis still remains unsurpassed
in its approach to understanding human motivation, character development, and psychopathology.
Freud's insights and analyses of psychic determinism, early childhood sexual development, and
unconscious processes have left an indelible mark on psychology (Korchin, 1983).
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More specifically, Freud traces the roots of all adult behaviors back to childhood impulses and
showed how conflicts related to the development of sexuality in childhood subsequently results in
psychopathology or neuroses. (Good & Beitman)
Erik H Erickson is another Freudian in the field that has pioneered new territory in Psychoanalysis.
Erik Erikson was born June 15, 1902 in Frankfurt, Germany. His father, a Danish man, abandoned
the family before he was born. His young, Jewish mother later married a physician, Dr. Theodor
Homberger.
His interest in identity developed early based upon his own experiences in school. At his temple
school, the other children teased him for being Nordic because he was tall, blonde and blue–eyed. At
grammar school, he was rejected because of his Jewish background.
After spending some time traveling throughout Europe, Erik Erikson studied psychoanalysis from
Anna Freud and earned a certificate from the Vienna Psychoanalytic Society. Erikson moved to the
United States in 1933 and was offered a teaching position at Harvard Medical School. In addition to
this, he also had a private practice in child psychoanalysis. Later, he held teaching positions at
University of California at Berkeley, Yale, San Francisco Psychoanalytic Institute, Austen Riggs
Center, and Center
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Short Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy ( Stpp )
Short–Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Short–term psychodynamic psychotherapy (STPP)
focuses on uncovering the root of emotional suffering. Followers of this therapeutic approach argue
against individuals having free will. Our early life experiences and biological drives determine the
motivations of the unconscious, which control our actions, thoughts, and behaviors. During our first
few years of life, emotions are the predominant form of communication. Having a secure attachment
to his or her caretaker is essential to an infant's survival. If a young child's expression of emotion
provokes a negative reaction from the caretaker, then survival is perceived to be in peril. In order to
protect the attachment, young children create defenses to hide those emotions. Because they were
formed in the early years, these defenses evolve into habitual adaptive mechanisms that come out
when certain feelings are triggered in order to preserve the present relationship. Certain emotions,
negative attachment issues, and other early life experiences might cause the adaptive mechanisms to
become maladaptive. Even though these defenses may have solved a past problem, they may create
greater problems in present relationships. Examining a client's belief's, emotions, early life
experiences, and thoughts can give insight into recurring patterns (i.e., transference). Awareness of
emotional trigger to these defensive unconscious reactions can help begin the process of changing
the recurring
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Combination Therapy In Contemporary Psychotherapy
Last week, I went to grand rounds and watched a presentation by Dr. Susan J. Waller and Dr.
William T. Nay. Their presentation was titled "The Role of Psychotherapy in Contemporary
Psychiatry," which aimed to find greater understanding of the dynamics that have changed
psychotherapy's role in modern psychiatry and medical education. Their present goal was to assure
VCU students and faculty that there are no problems or bias in VCU/MCV psychotherapy training.
Currently, students are required to study psychotherapy, so Waller and Nay looked to find if it was a
necessary requirement. The lecture started off with a brief history of psychiatry. At it's birth in the
1800s, psychiatry became a medical specialty to treat severely ill and severely ... Show more content
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Five years later, the therapists were asked to complete self–reported surveys based on their honesty,
humor styles, playfulness, and creativity. The effect of these traits on treatment is called "therapist
effect" or "therapist effectiveness" and is believed to account for about 5% of the variance in patient
outcomes. That sounds like a small effect, but comparing treatment from the "most effective" and
the "least effective" therapists on the study's scale can double chances of improvement. The study
looked to find variables that may contribute to a therapist's' effectiveness as to better identify
therapists that with have a higher number of positive outcomes. Many demographic variables (i.e.
gender, age, professional degree) were not included in the study because they have already been
found to be unreliable when predicting outcomes of the therapist effect. The study purposely used
the four distinct personality traits to characterize therapist effectiveness. Additionally, unlike other
short term studies researching the same topic, this study was comprised of 1 hour sessions every
week for a year. The study surprisingly
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William Harrar Interview
The purpose of this memo is to provide a professional biography of the person I interviewed for the
expert interview portion of this project. Dr. William Harrar is the person I chose to interview, Dr.
Harrar is the Director of Bloomsburg University's Center for Counseling and Human Development.
It will be a concise report, consisting of Dr. Harrar's education, field experience, and publications. I
will highlight items in the aforementioned areas that best reflect Dr. Harrar's expertise.
Education
Dr. William Harrar's career in psychology started at East Stroudsburg University. Dr. Harrar
graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 1978. He then began using his
degree as a residential program worker and then as a program specialist. Dr. Harrar then entered ...
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William Harrar went into private practice in 1991 and continues to maintain a private practice. He
provides professional consultations to other therapists and consults at local psychiatric units as well.
He also provides psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. Dr. Harrar's emphasis is brief
treatments, especially treatments utilizing EMDR. His expertise in EMDR has afforded him as an
approved consultant and certified therapist with the Eye Movement Desensitization and
Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA). Dr. Harrar also facilitates at national EMDR
Institute trainings.
In 1998 Dr. Harrar came to Bloomsburg University to work as a psychological counselor at the
Center for Counseling and Human Development. In 1999 he became the center's director, a position
which he still holds. His responsibilities at the center include the daily operations, overseeing the
budget, and delivery of services. He also performs psychological assessments and provides
psychotherapy to individuals and couples. Along with those duties Dr. Harrar also provides crisis
intervention services to the students, faculty, and staff of Bloomsburg
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Mainstreeter Law Case Paper
When starting a new law firm, there are a variety of expenses. Some are a one–time start–up fees,
and others will be reoccurring. By far the biggest expense will be purchasing an office building. The
office space Mainstreeter Law hopes to purchase is a two–story house in which the entire first floor
has been converted into a traditional 3 office layout. The second floor is a 2–bedroom apartment that
is totally separated from the first–floor offices and includes its own entrance in the back. The
location and size of this office are ideal. It is in downtown Sauk Centre, and the 3 offices allow
Mainstreeter Law room to grow. At $159,000, it is a substantial investment, however, because
Mainstreeter Law is buying instead of renting, they will be able to build equity with each payment.
The monthly mortgage payment on a 15–year fixed loan with a rate of 4.18% would be $1,196 per
month. While this sounds like a lot, Mainstreeter Law would be able to rent out the upstairs
apartment to partner Nicholas Adams for $600 per month. This cuts Mainstreeter Law's month
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When adding up all of the start–up fees, they equal about $3,600. The monthly expenses, including
the $600 net mortgage payment, equates to roughly $2,600 per month. It is important to note that
this does not include salaries for any support staff. At this time, Mainstreeter Law does not intend to
hire any support staff, such as paralegals. As the firm grows, however, this will become another
expense. The average yearly salary for a paralegal in Central Minnesota is roughly $36,000. As for
partner compensation, the partners will not pay themselves a set yearly salary. Their compensation
will come from whatever surplus profit there is. End of the year bonuses will be distributed based
off of the formula listed in Section
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Integrated Approach For Counseling And Counseling
Integrated approach to counseling is when you combined theories to cover the clients' feelings,
cognitive patterns, and behavior (Corey, Theory and Practice of Counseling and Pschotherapy 8e,
2009). Each theory focuses one of these key components of a client but in counseling you need to
focus on each of these to fully help a client. The key to integrative counseling is to have multiple
theories function in harmony (Corey, Theory and Practice of Counseling and Pschotherapy 8e,
2009). Psychotherapy has four integration approaches; technical eclecticism, theoretical integration,
common factors approach, and assimilative integration. Psychotherapy integration is different than
eclectic; which is when therapist use theories because it works and uses no other reasoning when
grabbing from multiple theories (Stricker, An Introduction to Psychotherapy Integration, 2001).
Psychotherapy integration goes past the single theory approach to examine what can be learned and
combined with other theories (Stricker, Psychotherapy Integration, 2010). Technical eclecticism is
when a counselor uses their previous knowledge of a theory and experience combined with research
to use interventions on a client; this approach is thought of to be very close to eclectic practice
(Stricker, Psychotherapy Integration ). Technical eclecticism pull ideas from theories but do not
necessarily subscribe to the original positions of the theory (Corey, Theory and Practice of
Counseling and Pschotherapy 8e,
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Different Theories From The Field Of Marriage And Family...
The clinical case scenario presented can be approached from a variety of different theories from the
field of marriage and family therapy. While each approach carries with it specific techniques and
strategies for invoking change, I would assert that no one approach is inherently better than the
other. A common characteristic among all the theories is that there effectiveness depends highly on
the depth of knowledge of the approach, skill in the application of the strategies for change, and
creativity of the therapist. With this in mind, the following text will be a separate application of MRI
Brief Therapy and Strategic Therapy to the provided clinical case scenario. In describing the
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(Watzlawick, 1974) It is assumed that if this complaint is clearly defined and resolved, that it will
have effects on other problem areas within the clients life, those that may not be readily brought to
the attention of the therapist. With regard to the resolution of the problem, MRI Brief therapy
outlines three ways in which the problem behavior or issue is maintained. It is hypothesized that if
the individual would give up their solutions to the problem, it will resolve itself. The following have
been outlined as problem maintaining behaviors: attempting to solve a problem that is non–existent,
denying the existence of the problem, or solving a problem on the wrong level (first–order change
vs. second–order change) (Watzlawick, 1974). First order change would be a change in how the
problem "game" is played, for example, if individuals were playing with checkers pieces, but
decided to use chess pieces instead while still using the rules of checkers. The pieces may have
changed, but the overall rules remain the same. If these same individuals were to learn how to play
chess, this would constitute a second–order change as the rules of the game have now changed.
Consequently a second–order change can be described as a change of change.
There are several techniques available to the MRI Brief therapist in reaching this change of change.
These include prescribing the symptom, prescribing restraint, instructing the
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A Summary On Adlerian Theory
Adlerian Theory
Todd Overstreet
Liberty University
Abstract
Adlerian theory, which is named after the famous psychotherapist Alfred Adler, is used mainly to
give emphasis to birth order, theories relating to inferiority and superiority, individual life styles, and
social interests as the main workings of personality. In Adlerian theory, mental well–being is
decided by the degree of social contribution that is helpful to the greater community to the extent
that one incorporates and advances the social context, therefore the size of his or her psychological
well–being. Social contributions are heightened with the decrease of inaccurate beliefs. This can
often steer us to have maladaptive feelings of inferiority or superiority. The objective of battling
untrue beliefs is achieved through comprehension of family groups, youthful recollections as well as
dreams. (Livingston, 2009)
History of Theory Alfred Adler, who lived from1870–1937, was a world famous theorist and
psychiatrist. He emphasized the need to learn about people inside of their social setting. Throughout
the early 1900 's, he started concentrating on such critical and modern problems such as
egalitarianism, parental education, and effect of the birth order, way of life and the holism of people.
He also understood that everyone has a simple want and objective. That objective is for us to fit in
and to feel substantial. (Corey, 2013) He established the first universal philosophy of
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Factors Affecting Students in Terms of Comprehension and...
Existential counselling is a philosophical form of counselling which addresses the situation of a
person's life and situates the person firmly within the predictable challenges of the human condition.
Existential counselling considers human living to take place within four dimensions: physical,
social, psychological and spiritual. It shows each of these dimensions to be constituted like a force
field, within which predictable paradoxes, tensions and dilemmas play out. Human beings can learn
to deal with these tensions and conflicts more effectively by facing up to the negatives as well as the
positives of their lives, including the tensions of life and death, love and hate, strength and weakness
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We may even choose actions that cause harm to ourselves or to others. Reflecting on these
behaviours, with the help of a psychologist, gives us insight into the reasons we chose these actions
and helps us to learn from our mistakes and make better choices in the future. You do not need to be
an 'existentialist' to benefit from existential therapy; you need only a desire to be happier and a
willingness to reflect upon how your choices are part of the solution. Existential Therapy is an
approach to counselling that helps us to understand ourselves, other people and the world we all
inhabit together. Existential Therapy helps people to build confidence that they are making good
choices. Existential Therapy is not reserved solely for people who suffer from severe psychological
problems; it is for everyone who is having trouble making a good decision when they experience the
kind of challenges issued by life. Existential Therapy provides an opportunity to explore the world
including the dreams, fantasies and spiritual dimensions of our existence. Talking about it helps to
identify dilemmas, develop a strategy to deal with them and then grow from the experience. Irvin
David Yalom, M.D. (born June 13, 1931), is an American existential psychiatrist who is Emeritus
Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University, as well as author of both fiction and nonfiction. Irvin
David Yalom was born June 13, 1931 in Washington DC.[3] About fifteen years prior to his birth in
the
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Brief Psychodynamic Research
Introduction Brief psychotherapy is an umbrella term for a variety of approaches to short term
solution–oriented psychotherapy. It focused on specific problem and involves direct interventions
from the therapist The therapists are more proactive in therapy in order to treat clinical and
subjective symptoms faster. Brief psychotherapies emphasize precise observation, utilization of
natural resources of the client and a temporary supervision of disbelief to consider new perspective
and multiple viewpoints. In other word, it helps clients to view present condition or causes of
distress from a wider context and to utilise more functional understanding which is not necessarily
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It focussed towards current problem and their solution. It was developed by Aaron Beck and Albert
Ellis in the early 1970s. It is usually conducted as an individual therapy, although group methods are
sometimes helpful. It is commonly combined with medication. The cognitive therapy assumes that
perception and experiences are active process that involve both inspective and introspective
information. The person's cognitions represent a synthesis of internal and external stimuli. The
configuration of self, the world, past and future is consequent upon one's cognition. Cognitive
theory of psychiatric disorder Depression is believed to result from negative view of self, experience
and future Hypomania is belief to be due to inflated self–view, experience and future. Anxiety
results from fear of physical and psychological danger Common factors Therapeutic alliance bond,
trust and goal Emotional relieve It is of importance that therapist exude warmth, understands the life
experience of each client and be genuine, honest with themselves and their clients. They should
relate skilfully and interactively with their
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View Of Limitations Of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
In view of limitations of cognitive behavioral therapy, the therapist can use Solution Focus Brief
Therapy with their clients which is not a collection of techniques but rather view a philosophy life
approach. (Theory and Practice of counseling and Psychotherapy, 2013). It is a way of thinking
about how people change and achieve their goals and constructing solutions with clients
interactively with main focus of problem solving and solution building. The therapist assists the
client to visualize a more satisfying future without their addictive problem, creating awareness of
personal strengths and resources. The main strength here is the therapist focus of viewing the clients
as the expert instead of problem and the therapist usage of questioning
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GAD-7: An Experimental Study
Research Design
Using a true experimental study and a between–subject design, the forty–five participants are to be
randomly assigned to one of three treatment conditions. In an effort to eliminate negative
expectancy biases, demand characteristics, and reactivity on assessments, participants are not to be
informed of which one of the three conditions they are to be assigned to. Using a ABA design,
participants are going to first be assessed using the GAD–7 to establish a baseline of symptoms. The
GAD–7 is a short seven–item self–report questionnaire that is proven to have strong reliability as
well as good construct and procedural validity (Spitzer, et al., 2006). Upon establishing a baseline
for each participant, one of the three treatment conditions are to be implemented as the studies
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Additionally, each participant is required to go three and six months without the therapeutic
condition–or any other psychotherapy. This is required to allow enough time to pass so that each
participant has the opportunity to return to their symptom baseline–in the case that the condition did
not have lasting effects. With forty–five total participants, each condition will have fifteen
participants randomly assigned to each, which will allow the study to have sufficient power at an
alpha level of .05. Each participant is then to be assessed by an interview with the psychologist and,
again, the GAD–7 to determine the presence of lasting effects of each therapeutic condition. The
three conditions are to be (1) a cognitive behavioral intervention, (2) a psychodynamic intervention,
and (3) an intervention that uses common factors. Through implementing these three conditions with
a ABA research design, this study will be able to effectively test the hypothesis that cognitive
behavioral interventions are more effective in treating GAD than psychodynamic interventions,
while psychodynamic interventions are more effective in treating GAD
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Interpersonal Therapy Research Paper
There are many difference between the therapeutic techniques for children or adolescents and the
techniques used for adults; yet, there are also many similarities. These techniques have to be
understood in order to better assist those individuals in need. Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents
(IPT–A) is one technique that is used for children. IPT–A is a brief treatment that targets several
interpersonal problems that often underlie depression. It incorporates cognitive and behavioral
techniques to help the child retain his or her behavior and activity. This technique also helps the
child to develop self–reinforcement patterns. This technique can be used in a group or individual
setting. Psychotherapies for children has shown improvement
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Pros And Cons Of Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Solution–focused brief therapy aims to provide attainable goals for the client which is delivered in
an empowering manner, whereas problem–focused therapy immediately targets the problem with a
spotlight. SFBT builds upon the clients unknown strengths to determine their future fate. The overall
quality of this approach is one that is creative due to its imaginative feature that allows to the client
to design alternative realities based on certain questions. Future client encounters could entail the
incorporation of inviting the client to make art in response to the Miracle Question. It is an
interesting and non–invasive direction to begin with the future rather than the past and present.
Previously with clients, the use of rating one's
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Three Brief Scenarios and Boundaries
List three brief scenarios that will illustrate examples of the types of boundary issues or multiple
relationships you may encounter in the work you will be doing as a counselor. Be specific in
describing the client, the counseling setting, and the situation that has raised these issues. Discuss
specifically what makes these scenarios ethical challenges.
Boundaries make it possible for the relationship between therapist and client to be professional and
safe for the client and set the parameters of the services provided.
The primary concern in establishing and managing boundaries with each individual client is to the
best interest of the client. While it is difficult for clients to negotiate boundaries or recognize the
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The medicinal aspect of touch has been known and used for centuries. Touch triggers a cascade of
healing chemical responses including a decrease in stress hormones and an increase in serotonin and
dopamine levels. In addition, touch has been shown to increase the immune system's cytotoxic
capacity, thereby helping our body maintain its defenses and decreasing anxiety, depression,
hyperactivity, inattention, stress hormones and cortisol levels.
Clinically appropriate touch increases the client's sense of trust, comfort and ease with the therapist.
As a result touch is highly effective in enriching beneficial relationship between client and therapist.
The meaning of touch can only be understood within the context of who the client is, the therapeutic
relationship, and the setting. There are instances when the use of touch should be avoided for those
clients who are highly paranoid, hostile, highly sexualized or who demand touch.
Special care must be given to clients who have experienced assault, neglect, rape, molestation,
attachment issues, sexual addictions, and intimacy issues.
In this case scenario, the counselor gave the client a hug as a token of condolence and support in her
grief. It is believed that the counselor did not break any code of ethics. In Corey, Corey and
Callanan (2011) P. 317." Zur and Nordmarken (2009) note that touch in therapy is not inherently
unethical and
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The Most Important Part Of Their Job Is Writing Briefs Essay
A lawyers job is to defend their client and help them out of any situation. Lawyers have many task
they have to perform in order to help their client like going to trial, looking in the clients pass to
help with the situation, and many other things. The most important part of their job is writing briefs.
Writing briefs take time and research, so when the judge review the case they would make the
correct decision. Each practice of law do not have a specific brief assigned to them, but there are
many types of briefs to consider. The different forms of briefs are; appellate brief, legal brief,
amicus curiae, memorandum of law, and trial brief. The most effective and the most detailed brief is
the appellate brief. The appellate brief is used in appeals court to persuade the judges and jurors. The
appeal court it the second court above the lower court. Lawyers file an appeal because they believe
that the decision made in the lower courts was not fair and they would like to go to trial again. Most
trials don 't go to the appeals court unless the case is a civil case, criminal case, and or a bankruptcy
case (USCourt). During most bankruptcy cases the appellants will have to write a appellate brief.
While civil and criminal cases may appeal to the verdict. Once the decision is made in the appeals
court its final, unless the parties want the U.S Supreme Court to view the case. If the case is
submitted to the appeals court then the lawyers will have to start preparing for the
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Solution-Focused Therapies Essay
Although we did not have time for the lecture on Chapter 15, I found myself intrigued with the
information I read on solution–focused therapies. The term solution–focused therapy kept coming
up in my classes, but I really did not have an understanding of exactly what it entailed. In reviewing
this chapter, I not only learned a lot, but also found myself in agreement with much of what I read.
While there is no such thing as a one size fits all therapy, Solution–focused therapy has a lot to offer
clients. In several ways, solution–focused therapy reminded me of behaviorism. This is especially
true from the aspect of not examining the past. Norcross and Prochaska state in Systems of
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406). Empiricism focuses on scientific methods while constructivism views science as just another
social construct. The constructivist believes that scientist have simply constructed their theories
based on their individual reality and their time periods. In my view, this could be problematic in that
randomized clinical trials are needed in order to establish a form of therapy as an evidence based
practice. "Constructivism converged into formal constructivist therapies in the 1990s as the
popularity of the postmodern movement in academia filtered into clinical practice" (Norcross, p.
407). Solution–focused therapy is one of the therapies that are based on social constructivism. With
solution–focused therapy, the client is the professional. We know that people overcome great
adversity daily and often this occurs without any psychotherapy. Often the client just needs to be
guided in the right direction. "We cannot change our past; we can change our goals. Better goals can
break us out of stuck places and can lead us into a more fulfilling future" (Norcross, p. 408). The
value of goal setting is something that has been discussed in every class I have taken since
beginning the masters of arts in counseling (MAC) program. "This process of goal setting and action
planning is not something we do to people, but rather with them. The assessment process, as well as
the working agreements we strike with our clients, should reflect high degrees of
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An Effective Purpose For Special Interest Groups And...
1.) When there is a case that a particular interest group has interest in, comes before the court, a
group has the option to file an amicus curiae brief to better present the groups breakdown of the
case. Now the impact that amicus curiae can have is that it brings policy perspective to the courts in
a way that a party's own individual brief may be unable to do so (White). The amicus curiae briefs
serve an effective purpose of advocating for special interest groups and in public business affairs.
There are circumstances in which these types of briefs could be needed to represent a client more
effectively, such as when appearing before the United States Supreme Court (White). A group will
utilize the amicus brief as a way to lobby the courts. These briefs serve a purpose of advising the
court in terms of policy ramifications and problems from a particular interest group's stance, all
while guiding the court to a fair and impartial decision. The amicus serves the role for an advocate,
but it is more effective if not acting in self–interest, but rather as means to serve others. Groups that
try to sway the decision making of the Supreme Court have been utilizing amicus briefs more often
as a tool of the court (Witte). Winning in the courts can be seen as a game of chess. Interest groups
know the game as well as anybody in the system. The amicus curiae briefs allow for these special
groups to play the game more effectively and is, in a sense, another tool at their disposal
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The World Trade Organization ( Wto ) Agreements
The World Trade Organization (WTO) deals with the global rules of trade between nations. It is
mainly responsible for ensuring that the trade flows smoothly, predictably and freely. The principal
objective of WTO is upliftment of the standard of living internationally; it does activities
surrounding the same.
When Ministers had adopted the Marrakesh Agreement they had also decided to include a specific
reference to Non–Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Article V: 2. The General Council
additionally clarified the framework for relations with NGOs by adopting a set of guidelines
(WT/L/162) which "recognizes the role NGOs can play to increase the awareness of the public in
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NGOs had to demonstrate that their activities were "concerned with matters related to those of the
WTO".
Symposia
Since 1996, a number of symposia have been arranged by the Secretariat for NGOs on particular
issues of interest to civil society, namely, three on trade and the environment, one on trade and
development and one on trade facilitation. These symposia have provided, on a relaxed basis, the
opening for NGOs to discuss certain specific issues with representatives of WTO Member countries.
Day–to–day Contact
The WTO Secretariat receives a huge number of requests per day from NGOs, from all over the
world and Secretariat staff meets with NGOs on a habitual basis – both individually and as a part of
NGO organized events.
The annual report of the World Trade Organization corroborates the growing official relationship
between civil society and trade. Tucked away in a silent corner of the report is the reason that the
number of NGOs attending the WTO ministerial increased many times over, from 108 at the
Singapore ministerial in 1996 to 811 in the Hong Kong ministerial, nine years later.
The growth that occurred in the Seattle ministerial can be attributed to the mobilization of NGOs
that were in fact against the WTO. Indeed, at several points in that ministerial, including its
abandoned inauguration, official NGO delegates attempted to disrupt proceedings.
The role of NGO's in the panel proceedings has been recognized recently but their potential on how
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Psychodynamic Therapeutic Approach
The choice of therapeutic approach is critical to the effectiveness of any therapeutic plan. In some
cases, a particular approach has become a universal standard: such as cognitive behavioral therapy
for the treatment of phobias. More often, there is a range of potentially suitable approaches.
Numerous factors constrain the possibilities: the nature of the presenting problem or psychological
issue, the client's level of commitment to change, whether the client is an individual, family, or
group are all factors. Practical considerations are also relevant: the cost of treatment and limits of
insurance coverage, the duration of sessions and total length of treatment, and legal or institutional
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The individual format would be ideal. Family therapy would be impractical since my daughter is
already an adult. A group therapy format would not be conducive to the depth of personal insight
expected. The brief format, preferably with around 12 weekly sessions, would be more feasible than
going through years of therapy. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is particularly well suited in my case
since it emphasizes the client's relationship with the primary caregiver. This would be my mother
and the issues surrounding her death. Another approach might be advisable if there were issues of
substance abuse, mental illness, or a trauma–related disorder such as post–traumatic stress disorder
(McDaniel, Lusterman, & Philpot, 2001; Rothschild, 2000). My goal in seeking therapy would be to
attain greater insight into the significance of my daughter–mother relationship and how her death
has impacted me. Improving my coping skills might be a part of the picture. Since many years have
passed since my mother's death, immediate grief support and management would not be a pressing
concern. In short, since my primary therapeutic goals would revolve around self–understanding of
my relationship with my mother, brief psychodynamic psychotherapy would be a perfect
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The Treatment Of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
The family will typically sacrifice their own needs to take care of the veteran who has returned.
When a family member begins to place the veteran's health, welfare and needs before their own,
they can lose contact with their own needs, desires, and sense of self: becoming co–dependent
(Mental Health America). The family has good intentions by taking care of the veteran who is
experiencing difficulty, but the caretaking becomes compulsive and defeating. Co–dependents often
take on a martyr's role. The problem is that these repeated rescue attempts allow the needy
individual to continue on a destructive course and to become even more dependent on the unhealthy
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Group interventions for trauma–related psychoeducation and social support may also provide a
benefit (Defense Centers of Excellence, 2015). The first line of treatment for PTSD should include
an evidence–based psychotherapy (i.e., talk therapy) and/or psychopharmacology (the study of
drug–induced changes in mood, thinking, and behavior). The psychotherapies with the most
evidence typically include one or more of several productive therapeutic approaches including
exposure to traumatic memories, stimuli or situations; cognitive restructuring of trauma–related
beliefs; and stress reduction techniques. "The table below summarizes effective PTSD
psychotherapy approaches detailed in Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense
(VA/DoD) clinical practice guidelines. These treatments should be considered the first line of
treatment for patients with PTSD" (Defense Centers of Excellence, 2015)
Therapy Approach Therapeutic Elements Examples
Exposure–based Therapies Includes in–vivo, imaginal, or narrative (oral and/or written) exposures
to traumatic memories, situations, or stimuli. These therapies also generally include elements of
cognitive restructuring (e.g., evaluating the accuracy of beliefs about danger) as well as relaxation
techniques. Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Brief Eclectic Psychotherapy
Narrative Therapy
Cognitive–based Therapies Emphasizes cognitive restructuring strategies including
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Summary: Application Of Theories To Micro Practice
manual that is supportive of consistent implementation, measurement, and is the easiest to evaluate.
Despite not being applicable across practice settings, models are useful when working with one
population and presenting problem for example, screening, brief intervention, and referral to
treatment (SBIRT). SBIRT is a comprehensive and integrated approach to early intervention and
treatment services through universal screening for those with substance use disorders and those at
risk (Babor et al., 2007).
Application of Theories to Micro Practice During my field practicum, narrative theory informed
micro practice in the behavioral health department's program that provided counseling services to
older adults. The practitioner and I engaged
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Psychotherapy Vs Psychotherapy
In chapter 15 the topic that is being covered is therapies. Psychological disorders are able to be
treated in two ways, with psychotherapy or biomedical therapy. Psychotherapy is based upon the
assumption that psychological factors are playing an important role in psychological disorders and
symptoms. Whereas, biomedical therapies are based upon the assumption that biological factors
play an important roles in psychological disorders and symptoms.
Psychoanalysis is a type of therapy that was developed by Sigmund Freud and is based upon his
theory of personality. Psychoanalytic techniques and processes include free association, resistance,
dream interpretation, interpretation and transference. Short–term dynamic therapies are based on
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Aspects of client–centered therapy include a client who directs the focus of therapy sessions and a
therapist who is genuine, demonstrates unconditional positive regard, and communicates empathic
understanding. Behavior therapy assumes that maladaptive behavior are learned and uses learning
principles to directly change problem behaviors. Mary Cover Jones was the first behavior therapist,
using the procedure counterconditioning to extinguish phobic behavior in a child. Classical
conditioning principles are involved in the use of systematic desensitization. While, aversive
conditioning is used to treat harmful behaviors such as smoking and alcohol addiction. The token
economy represents the application operant conditioning to modify the behavior of groups of people
who live in a hospital or other institution.
The cognitive therapies are based upon the assumption that psychological problems are caused by
the maladaptive patterns of thinking. Rational–emotive therapy was developed by Albert Ellis.
Cognitive therapy was developed by Aaron T. Beck. Cognitive– behavioral therapy is based upon
the assumption that thoughts, moods and behaviors are functionally interrelated. Group therapy
involves one or more therapists working with several people simultaneously. Family therapy focuses
on the family rather than on the individual and is based on the assumption that the family is an
interdependent
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Theme Of Doubleness In The Great Gatsby
II. At this point, hints have already been dropped to the reader about Gatsby and his "doubleness",
(Hays, 1), but even so Fitzgerald now begins to emphasize the extent of that "doubleness" by
showcasing not only Gatsby's strange habits, but his wealth and power as well.
Fitzgerald has already demonstrated to the reader how unrestrained Gatsby's lifestyle is, and now he
has begun to slowly affirm Nick's doubts about Gatsby. Aside from that, Fitzgerald focuses even
more so on hinting at the truth behind Gatsby's notorious rumors.
The first time the reader actually sees Gatsby use his social status for something other than parties,
is during a brief encounter with a highway policeman.
As Gatsby speeds down a highway and is stopped by a policeman, Nick witnesses him wave "a
white card from his wallet" right in front of the man's face. This gaudy display of exemption implies
that Gatsby is not at all opposed to using his social status to his benefit, morally just or not. It hints
back to the rumors floating around his parties that Gatsby is not a man to be trifled with, so much
that Fitzgerald even goes so far as to call Gatsby "second cousin to the devil" (61). Thus, his
'doubleness' as a mysterious party host and a rumored "cold–blooded killer" is brought to relevance
(Hays, 1). 2. At lunch, Nick is introduced to Meyer Wolfsheim, who very nearly exposes Gatsby's
dealings in shady business. This encounter is used to show where some of the rumors about Gatsby
might
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How Somatic Experience Is Reflected In Spoken Therapy
This workshop focuses on how somatic experience is reflected in spoken therapy. The workshop
offers the perspective of a DMT and her endeavors to integrate this approach in her training in
verbal psychotherapy. By using somatic experiences we will explore ways in which body awareness
informs clinical practice. Followed by examples that illustrate the movement beyond the polarity of
verbal and nonverbal. Participants will have a chance to see how bodily practice are used in verbal
therapy. Finally, using both somatic and cognitive reflection, we will attempt to embrace the tension
between dichotomizing and integrating the verbal and the nonverbal.
This workshop will provide a dance/movement therapy perspective to analyze spoken therapy. It
will be focused on possible areas of integration and overlap that could make the bodily interventions
and movement observation tools applicable in spoken therapy. The workshop will propose a
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After a brief overview of challenges in the use of nonverbal techniques in the "seemingly purely
verbal" therapy, participants will be encouraged to use some of the techniques of movement
observation, breathing and bodily awareness. Individual, dyadic and group experiences will be
offered and time for participants to discuss in pairs and in group will be offered. The experiential
part will be followed by the presentation of the clinical vignettes and examples from the workshop
leader's practice. Both somatic and cognitive reflection will be encouraged.
1. Attendees will be able to list and describe some of the main ideas in dance/movement therapy and
analyze the ways in which this practice can be integrated with spoken therapy.
2. Attendees will gain tools that could guide them analyzing the influences of verbal and nonverbal
processes in psychotherapy.
3. Attendees will be exposed to the somatic and cognitive interventions to be used in
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Narrative Essay Hurricane
It was like we were a couple of high school lovers in heat, until the heat got too hot to handle. It was
soon after a major category four hurricane dealt us a glancing blow as it rolled up the east coast of
Florida that we decided to pack a little lunch and take a ride over to the beach. It had dropped fifteen
degrees after the storm and we had the whole beach to ourselves as I laid out a blanket and sat down
to enjoy the last few hours of sunlight. The wind was just cool enough to instigate some heavy
petting and it wasn't long before we were thoroughly hot and bothered. We were like two teens in
heat, the way we were grinding and kissing like it was something new, until she panted heatedly that
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And there we were, nekkid and unafraid, her like the lion tamer under me, cracking the whip of lust
and need, imploring that I "don't stop", and in fact "harder, harder, harder!". I literally rammed my
head into a wall as my pelvis crushed her clit between us and she screamed that she was coming.
There was applause and hoots of appreciation just off in the dusk of the night, but I couldn't care
less, and either could she, as she pleaded for me to "come deep inside me" and others expletives that
were clearly used to motivate me further. She wrapped her arms around my neck and kissed me hard
before breaking it to look down between our bodies and demanded "fuck me harder". I took a deep
renewing breath and looked too as we watched my thick glistening cock piston in and out of her like
we were going to explode. Until we did. Like two head on trains, we collided one last time, and it
was my turn to exclaim. I howled like an American werewolf and to more applause and chants for
an encore, to which she blushed and pulled me down on top of her, when we all of a sudden we
became shy, but not of the least embarrassed. Happy Hump
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Medical Health Promotion And Disease Prevention Plan

  • 1. Medical Health Promotion And Disease Prevention Plan NUR 609 : Application of Theory Guidelines Yi Duan Low SUNY Upstate Medical University NURS 609 Family Psychiatric and Mental health Theory Professor: Prof. Patricia Powers Introduction The nationwide health promotion and disease prevention plan, Healthy People 2020, recognizes that mental health promotion and mental health reduction as one of the most significant health objectives. Statistic indicated that mental health disorders are the leading cause of disability in United States and Canada, while suicide is the 11th leading cause of death that killed approximately 30,000 American each year ("Mental Health and Mental Disorders", n.d.). The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has commended series of guideline once patients are identified with mental health disorder. According to the flow chart, the treatment plan for major depressive disorder include provide pharmacological consult, address psychosocial problems, and afford psychotherapy interventions. Psychotherapy is one of the major components in mental health treatment. It is noted as talk therapy that consists of counseling, interpersonal persuasion, psychosocial education, and personal coaching (Prochaska & Norcross, 2010). Psychotherapy also carries the objectives of helping people to make therapeutic change and also to reach mutually agreed–upon goal at the same time. Part 1 & 2: Psychotherapy Theories Theory provides a structured framework, filters relevant data, and assists clinician ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 3. An analysis of Schools of Psychotherapy as they relate to... An analysis of Schools of Psychotherapy as they relate to Anger Management Anger is a basic human emotion that transcends cultural boundaries. However, despite its universality, an exact definition agreed upon by all people is lacking (Norcross & Kobayashi, 1999). Physiologically, brain centers in the amygdala are connected to anger processing. Because the information processing that takes place in this brain structure is primitive, anger can be triggered inappropriately and without the individual's knowledge of the cause. In psychodynamic terms, past events and experiences suppressed in the unconscious can be the source of generated anger. In cognitive–behavioral terms, anger is described as an interaction of behavior, cognition, and ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... However, by exploring the various characteristics of the different schools of psychotherapy, similarities and compatibilities become apparent, which can lead to a more integrative and eclectic approach to anger management. The Psychodynamic Approach The psychodynamic approach can be traced to Sigmund Freud in the late 19th century and the early part of the 20th century. He first concentrated on a cathartic method to release repressed emotions associated with past experiences and then began to focus on a free association method and the development of transference (Messer, 2001). Underlying the psychoanalytic perspective is the idea of the unconscious. The unconscious is where past experiences and true emotions are hidden. Manifestation of an undesirable trait, such as anger, along with excessive use of defense mechanisms lead to the assumption of a deeper conflict hidden within the unconscious. Psychodynamic techniques try to gain access to the unconscious and make the patient aware of the underlying conflict (Phares and Trull, 2001). Among the emphases of psychodynamic therapy are a focus on the evocation and expression of emotion to uncover the patient's unconscious issues, the importance of emotional insight in which the patient can experience and comfortably understand his emotion, a concentration on a ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 5. Dr. Beck 's Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Over the centuries many forms of psychotherapy have emerged to facilitate change and improve people's quality of life. Every therapy aims to assist people who are experiencing mental health problems and some have proven more effective than others over time. In the 20th century the most prevalent form of psychotherapy was psychoanalysis. However, by the 1970's many other forms of short–term psychotherapy began to dominate. Today there are estimated to be over 400 different types of psychotherapies (Rector, 2010). When these psychotherapies are compared, only a few stand out which have really proven effective. One of the most effective short–term therapies in our time has been Cognitive Therapy. Psychiatrist Dr. Aaron T. Beck pioneered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) back in the 1960's amongst other ground breaking therapists such as Albert Ellis. Dr. Beck originally studied and practiced psychoanalysis and later discovered that CBT had more impact in treating some of the more common mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. This short–term psychotherapy focuses on current problems in the here and now aiming to change unhelpful or negative thinking and behaviours (Westbrook, Kennerley, & Kirk, 2011). One of the key components of short–term or time–limited therapy is to work collaboratively with clients in structured psychotherapy sessions to form a case conceptulaisation. This provides an outline of the client's problems. Based on this conceptualisation, the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 7. Art Psychotherapy The Article, "Art Therapy Strategies to Raise Self–Esteem in Female Juvenile Offenders: A Comparison of Art Psychotherapy and Art as Therapy Approaches" by Liz Hartz, & Lynette Thick seeks to find the benefits of Art as therapy and Art psychotherapy methods during artistic experience. The research problem is to analyse the differences between these two art therapy approaches administered over female Juvenile offenders, with self–esteem, peer–relations, behavioural conduct and social acceptance as the measuring scales. The Abstract provides a clear indication of improved self–esteem among the clients of both the treatment groups. It is a good conception to adopt both these approaches, which might help in developing art therapy theories individually. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 9. Why Are Counselling Theories So Important Why is counselling theories so important? As Mental Health Counsellors in training, we know inherently that we must understand counselling theories, but why? When we understand why we are doing something, we have a deeper understanding and appreciation of it, which tends to lead toward appropriate use. And what could be more important in the field of counselling than the appropriate use of counselling theories? According to MastersinCounselling.org "Theory is the set of rules that is proposed to best explain an observed or hypothesized phenomenon. In counselling, theory gives a counsellors a way of consistently understanding and interpreting human thought, feelings and behaviours. Consistent conceptualization of a client's issue in this way ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 11. Resource File and Personal Theory Paper Resource File and Personal Theory Paper Name CJHS/400 Date Teacher Resource File and Personal Theory Paper Resource File "Psychotherapy is a process that focuses on helping you heal and learn more adaptive ways to deal with the problems or issues within your life. It can also be a supportive process when going through a difficult period or under increase stress such as starting a new career or going through a divorce. Generally psychotherapy is recommended when a person is struggling with a life, work or relationship issue or a mental health concern – and the issues or concerns are causing the individual a great deal of pain or upset for longer than a few days or ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Traditionally we might see culture as evolving ethnicity but it involves all sorts of factors like language, sexual orientation, disability, gender, age, class, education level, where you grew up, religion and other cultural dimensions. Personal Theory Alfred Adler was born in 1870 in Austria and developed his own theory on Individual Psychology in 1912. Adler's theory is closely related to Humanistic Psychology. Influenced by Freud, Smuts and Vaihinger, Adler based his theory on the client's ability to live as a fully functioning adult in society. Adler's holistic theory views each person as unified. Adler discussed birth order personality traits. Adler's theory also discussed the roles therapists should take and the techniques that should be used in Individual Psychology therapy sessions. A major difference in Adlerian psychology compared to Freudian is the client is viewed as lacking courage, instead of being mentally ill in Freud's theory. Adler's belief, that a person's consciousness is the center of their personality differed from Freud's belief. (Wood, 2004). Adler agreed with Freud that gratification is a central need but Adler goes on to also imply that clients have needs for power, security, self–esteem, achievement and social welfare. Day (2008) emphasizes that people can decide how to state their needs, but may not be able to be in charge of their needs. Furthermore, Adler had different viewpoints regarding ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 13. The Treatment Of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder The family has good intentions by taking care of the veteran who is experiencing difficulty, but the caretaking becomes compulsive and defeating. Co–dependents often take on a martyr's role. The problem is that these repeated rescue attempts allow the needy individual to continue on a destructive course and to become even more dependent on the unhealthy caretaking of the family. As this reliance increases, the co–dependent develops a sense of reward and satisfaction from "being needed" (Mental Health America). The family will begin to feel helpless in the relationship, but are unable to break away from the cycle of behavior that causes it: viewing themselves as victims. Clinicians have several treatment options to consider in the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The psychotherapies with the most evidence typically include one or more of several productive therapeutic approaches including exposure to traumatic memories, stimuli or situations; cognitive restructuring of trauma–related beliefs; and stress reduction techniques. "The table below summarizes effective PTSD psychotherapy approaches detailed in Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense (VA/DoD) clinical practice guidelines. These treatments should be considered the first line of treatment for patients with PTSD" (Defense Centers of Excellence, 2015) Therapy Approach Therapeutic Elements Examples Exposure–based Therapies Includes in–vivo, imaginal, or narrative (oral and/or written) exposures to traumatic memories, situations, or stimuli. These therapies also generally include elements of cognitive restructuring (e.g., evaluating the accuracy of beliefs about danger) as well as relaxation techniques. Prolonged Exposure Therapy Brief Eclectic Psychotherapy Narrative Therapy Cognitive–based Therapies Emphasizes cognitive restructuring strategies including challenging beliefs connected to the traumatic event. Also includes relaxation techniques and discussion of the traumatic event either orally or through writing. Cognitive Processing Therapy Cognitive Therapy Stress Inoculation Training Especially emphasizes breathing retraining and muscle relaxation. May also include ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 15. Thernstrom's Argument Analysis Robert D. Putnam et. al. and Abigail Thernstrom et. al. address affirmative action policies at colleges and universities as a broader social issue than just an individual getting into the university in their amicus curiae briefs. Thernstrom submitted her amici brief in favor of the petitioner, Abigail N. Fisher et. al., and Putnam submits his amici brief in favor of the respondents, The University of Texas et. al. The University of Texas chose not to admit Ms. Fisher, who was then a high school student. Ms. Fisher then sued the University, arguing that the use of race in applications and admission decisions to and of the University were discriminatory under the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause. These amici briefs were submitted ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... His experience in the classroom and his substantial research into both the positives and negatives of diversity make his clear, concise arguments are incredibly convincing, especially in regards to his own university classroom. Thernstrom, on the other hand, appears to be attempting to make a case for self–evidence. Her arguments, such as minority students getting into universities because of "upward–ratcheting" appear unsubstantiated. Indeed, her claim that many minority students cannot "catch up" to other students itself appears unsubstantiated. Further, because of she argues that many. Her omission of Dr. Putnam's research when it directly contradicted her arguments further diminishes her amicus curiae brief. Affirmative action, and race–based admissions standards, are the best way to increase (or maintain) diversity at institutions of higher learning. In spite of its perceived flaws, it has increased the diversity at previously all–white institutions of higher learning, such as the University of Texas at Austin, and that diversity has allowed friendships to be formed that otherwise would not have been, has allowed students to learn from professors they otherwise would never have and allowed professors to learn from students from a wide variety of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 17. A Solution Focused Brief Therapy ( Sfbt ) Lens When viewing this family in a Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) lens, we would focus on the solutions rather than the problem. Although the initial assessment would be similar to that of structural and strategic therapy, all of these issues would be explore, we would focus on the solutions rather than the problem. Although the initial assessment would be similar to that of structural and strategic therapy, all of these issues would be explored in a way that allowed for less "problem talk" and more solution based ideas. Stage one of SFBT would be to find out what the client wants. For Issue/Concern 1, it could be assumed that the family would like Kay to quit using. Stage two suggests that we fin what's working and do more of it. In order to achieve this I would focus on finding the exceptions. We know that Kay quit using during her first pregnancy. I would find out what she did that allowed her to stay sober. I would help her attach emotions and values to the behaviors that allowed her to the behaviors that allowed her to stay clean and encourage her to continuing utilizing the behaviors that worked before. Stage three states that we should do something different Stage three states that we should do something different. We could further explores Kats interest as well as ways that the family may be able to work with Kay to try new things that they can do together that have positive effects. For Issue/Concern 2, stage one of SFBT would consistent living for the family. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 19. Drug Based Treatment : Advantages And Disadvantages Of... Disadvantages of Drug Based Treatment Pharmacotherapy typically is not the first course of action when treating post–traumatic stress disorder. Doctors hesitantly prescribe medications because of the risk of side effects or unfavorable outcomes. PTSD drug treatment side effects include intolerable sexual dysfunction, gastrointestinal issues, glaucoma, sedation, dizziness, and depression. Taking any medication runs the risk of side effects but psychotherapy eliminates that risk. Side effects can easily change the outcome of the course of treatment by making the quality of life worse than before treatment. Some therapists such as Dr. Robert Moore claim that medications do not treat the root of the problem. Pharmacotherapy locks the problem in and does not solve anything, it just halts the symptoms temporarily. Overall medications do not clear up the residual psychological effects of PTSD (Films for the Humanities & Sciences). Advantages of a Therapy Based Treatment Doctors define Psychotherapy as "a service provided by a trained psychotherapist to recognize and treat mental, emotional and behavioral disorders in their clients by psychological means. The process utilizes various forms of interaction and communication to accomplish this goal. The treatment may be for an individual, a family unit of a group. The approach is also called talk therapy" (Nugent). Psychotherapy breaks off into three groups, cognitive behavioral therapies, cognitive processing therapy, and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 21. Comparison Of SFBT And Narrative Therapy Charlene, thank you very much for your discussion on SFBT and Narrative therapy. You pointed out that with SFBT the client is the expert and this is a key element of SFBT and developing a strength based therapeutic relationship. I truly enjoyed you addressing that the therapist is there to guide the client but the client is the one that holds the answers for what is best for them and how to overcome difficult situations. It is true that SFBT is a goal setting is a key element of the therapeutic approach. SFBT would describe the clients problems by establishing appropriate boundaries as a means of expressing ones true self. Desire and self reliance can be regained through their competence (Bannink, 2007). SFBT is future based that strives for positive moments and experiences than reflecting on past and negative experiences ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Furthermore, a narrative theoretical approach externalizing the words the client uses. If a client mentions anxiety as the problem, the therapist would ask the client in what ways does anxiety look like. Implementing exceptions to the current situation opens the possibilities of a change in the thought process which alters their narrative story for the future. Bannink, F. P. (2007). Solution–focused brief therapy. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 37(2), 87–94. doi:10.1007/s10879–006–9040–yMiller, G. (1997). Systems and Solutions: The Discourses of Brief Therapy. Contemporary Family Therapy: An International Journal, 19(1), 5. Phipps, W. D., & Vorster, C. (2015). Refiguring family therapy: Narrative therapy and beyond. The Family Journal, 23(3), 254–261. doi:10.1177/1066480715572978 Trepper, T. S., Treyger, S., Yalowitz, J., & Ford, J. (2010). Solution–focused brief therapy for the treatment of sexual disorders. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 21(1), 34–53. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 23. Comparing Adlerian Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,... It is my goal to become a school counselor in a local high school. As a school counselor, it is also important to try and understand the different experiences that children go through in order to get through to them. After studying the different counseling theories, I have discovered that each theory is valid and there are ideas and techniques that I would use out of each of them. However, there are some theories more than others that I would use to guide me daily as a school counselor. Modern day counseling is equipped with a wide variety of therapies, techniques and approaches. The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast three approaches of therapy. Also in this essay the views of the person and the Therapeutic process will be ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The Adlerian Theory focuses on how the person's perception of the past and his or her interpretation of early events have a continuing influence. Alder believed "that biological and physiological factors provided probabilities for future growth but that, "the self", with creative power as part of its inner nature, is the important intervening variable" (Selgiman & Reichenberg, 2010, p. 63). Behavior is purposeful and goal–directed when using Adlerian theory. Adler's theory focuses on inferiority feelings, which he sees as a normal condition for all people and as a source of all human striving. Inferiority can be the wellspring of creativity. Alder believes this is what motivates us to strive for mastery, superiority, and completion. From an Adlerian perspective, human behavior is not determined solely by heredity and the environment. Instead, we have the capacity to interpret, influence, and create events. Alder asserts that what we were born with is not as important as what we choose to do with the abilities and limitations we possess. According to Adler, we must master three universal life tasks: building friendships, establishing intimacy, and contributing to society (Corey, 2005, p.99). These life tasks are so fundamental to human living that dysfunction in any one of them is often an indicator of a psychological disorder (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). According to Stein & Edwards (1998), Adler's ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 25. Immediacy In Therapeutic Relationships Therefore, it could be a more accurate portrayal of their interactions with other compared to how the client perceive themselves to interact with others and what they say to the therapist. Immediacy can be used to address and solve problems that come up in the context of the therapeutic relationship. For example, if a client comes into therapy and acts very hostile towards the therapist, the therapist can use immediacy and address how the client's behavior is affecting them. This could highlight others behaviors in the client's life and foster the growth of the therapeutic relationship. If problems in the therapeutic relationships are not addressed, the relationship can be negatively affected. Kasper et al. found positive and beneficial consequences ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 27. Psychodynamic Family Therapy Ron Pinson Psychology 643 Intro to Marriage & Family Therapy Autumn 2011 Professor Katrin Sanford, MS, LMFT Anna Maria College PSYCHODYNAMIC FAMILY THERAPY PSYCHODYNAMIC THERAPY The Beginnings of Psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud was the discoverer and inventor of psychoanalysis and coined the term in 1896 after publishing studies on Hysteria with Joseph Breuer in 1895. Psychoanalysis still remains unsurpassed in its approach to understanding human motivation, character development, and psychopathology. Freud's insights and analyses of psychic determinism, early childhood sexual development, and unconscious processes have left an indelible mark on psychology (Korchin, 1983). The terms psychoanalyses, psychoanalytic theory, and ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... More specifically, Freud traces the roots of all adult behaviors back to childhood impulses and showed how conflicts related to the development of sexuality in childhood subsequently results in psychopathology or neuroses. (Good & Beitman) Erik H Erickson is another Freudian in the field that has pioneered new territory in Psychoanalysis. Erik Erikson was born June 15, 1902 in Frankfurt, Germany. His father, a Danish man, abandoned the family before he was born. His young, Jewish mother later married a physician, Dr. Theodor Homberger. His interest in identity developed early based upon his own experiences in school. At his temple school, the other children teased him for being Nordic because he was tall, blonde and blue–eyed. At grammar school, he was rejected because of his Jewish background. After spending some time traveling throughout Europe, Erik Erikson studied psychoanalysis from Anna Freud and earned a certificate from the Vienna Psychoanalytic Society. Erikson moved to the United States in 1933 and was offered a teaching position at Harvard Medical School. In addition to this, he also had a private practice in child psychoanalysis. Later, he held teaching positions at
  • 28. University of California at Berkeley, Yale, San Francisco Psychoanalytic Institute, Austen Riggs Center, and Center ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 30. Short Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy ( Stpp ) Short–Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Short–term psychodynamic psychotherapy (STPP) focuses on uncovering the root of emotional suffering. Followers of this therapeutic approach argue against individuals having free will. Our early life experiences and biological drives determine the motivations of the unconscious, which control our actions, thoughts, and behaviors. During our first few years of life, emotions are the predominant form of communication. Having a secure attachment to his or her caretaker is essential to an infant's survival. If a young child's expression of emotion provokes a negative reaction from the caretaker, then survival is perceived to be in peril. In order to protect the attachment, young children create defenses to hide those emotions. Because they were formed in the early years, these defenses evolve into habitual adaptive mechanisms that come out when certain feelings are triggered in order to preserve the present relationship. Certain emotions, negative attachment issues, and other early life experiences might cause the adaptive mechanisms to become maladaptive. Even though these defenses may have solved a past problem, they may create greater problems in present relationships. Examining a client's belief's, emotions, early life experiences, and thoughts can give insight into recurring patterns (i.e., transference). Awareness of emotional trigger to these defensive unconscious reactions can help begin the process of changing the recurring ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 32. Combination Therapy In Contemporary Psychotherapy Last week, I went to grand rounds and watched a presentation by Dr. Susan J. Waller and Dr. William T. Nay. Their presentation was titled "The Role of Psychotherapy in Contemporary Psychiatry," which aimed to find greater understanding of the dynamics that have changed psychotherapy's role in modern psychiatry and medical education. Their present goal was to assure VCU students and faculty that there are no problems or bias in VCU/MCV psychotherapy training. Currently, students are required to study psychotherapy, so Waller and Nay looked to find if it was a necessary requirement. The lecture started off with a brief history of psychiatry. At it's birth in the 1800s, psychiatry became a medical specialty to treat severely ill and severely ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Five years later, the therapists were asked to complete self–reported surveys based on their honesty, humor styles, playfulness, and creativity. The effect of these traits on treatment is called "therapist effect" or "therapist effectiveness" and is believed to account for about 5% of the variance in patient outcomes. That sounds like a small effect, but comparing treatment from the "most effective" and the "least effective" therapists on the study's scale can double chances of improvement. The study looked to find variables that may contribute to a therapist's' effectiveness as to better identify therapists that with have a higher number of positive outcomes. Many demographic variables (i.e. gender, age, professional degree) were not included in the study because they have already been found to be unreliable when predicting outcomes of the therapist effect. The study purposely used the four distinct personality traits to characterize therapist effectiveness. Additionally, unlike other short term studies researching the same topic, this study was comprised of 1 hour sessions every week for a year. The study surprisingly ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 34. William Harrar Interview The purpose of this memo is to provide a professional biography of the person I interviewed for the expert interview portion of this project. Dr. William Harrar is the person I chose to interview, Dr. Harrar is the Director of Bloomsburg University's Center for Counseling and Human Development. It will be a concise report, consisting of Dr. Harrar's education, field experience, and publications. I will highlight items in the aforementioned areas that best reflect Dr. Harrar's expertise. Education Dr. William Harrar's career in psychology started at East Stroudsburg University. Dr. Harrar graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 1978. He then began using his degree as a residential program worker and then as a program specialist. Dr. Harrar then entered ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... William Harrar went into private practice in 1991 and continues to maintain a private practice. He provides professional consultations to other therapists and consults at local psychiatric units as well. He also provides psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. Dr. Harrar's emphasis is brief treatments, especially treatments utilizing EMDR. His expertise in EMDR has afforded him as an approved consultant and certified therapist with the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA). Dr. Harrar also facilitates at national EMDR Institute trainings. In 1998 Dr. Harrar came to Bloomsburg University to work as a psychological counselor at the Center for Counseling and Human Development. In 1999 he became the center's director, a position which he still holds. His responsibilities at the center include the daily operations, overseeing the budget, and delivery of services. He also performs psychological assessments and provides psychotherapy to individuals and couples. Along with those duties Dr. Harrar also provides crisis intervention services to the students, faculty, and staff of Bloomsburg ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 36. Mainstreeter Law Case Paper When starting a new law firm, there are a variety of expenses. Some are a one–time start–up fees, and others will be reoccurring. By far the biggest expense will be purchasing an office building. The office space Mainstreeter Law hopes to purchase is a two–story house in which the entire first floor has been converted into a traditional 3 office layout. The second floor is a 2–bedroom apartment that is totally separated from the first–floor offices and includes its own entrance in the back. The location and size of this office are ideal. It is in downtown Sauk Centre, and the 3 offices allow Mainstreeter Law room to grow. At $159,000, it is a substantial investment, however, because Mainstreeter Law is buying instead of renting, they will be able to build equity with each payment. The monthly mortgage payment on a 15–year fixed loan with a rate of 4.18% would be $1,196 per month. While this sounds like a lot, Mainstreeter Law would be able to rent out the upstairs apartment to partner Nicholas Adams for $600 per month. This cuts Mainstreeter Law's month mortgage payment to only $600. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... When adding up all of the start–up fees, they equal about $3,600. The monthly expenses, including the $600 net mortgage payment, equates to roughly $2,600 per month. It is important to note that this does not include salaries for any support staff. At this time, Mainstreeter Law does not intend to hire any support staff, such as paralegals. As the firm grows, however, this will become another expense. The average yearly salary for a paralegal in Central Minnesota is roughly $36,000. As for partner compensation, the partners will not pay themselves a set yearly salary. Their compensation will come from whatever surplus profit there is. End of the year bonuses will be distributed based off of the formula listed in Section ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 38. Integrated Approach For Counseling And Counseling Integrated approach to counseling is when you combined theories to cover the clients' feelings, cognitive patterns, and behavior (Corey, Theory and Practice of Counseling and Pschotherapy 8e, 2009). Each theory focuses one of these key components of a client but in counseling you need to focus on each of these to fully help a client. The key to integrative counseling is to have multiple theories function in harmony (Corey, Theory and Practice of Counseling and Pschotherapy 8e, 2009). Psychotherapy has four integration approaches; technical eclecticism, theoretical integration, common factors approach, and assimilative integration. Psychotherapy integration is different than eclectic; which is when therapist use theories because it works and uses no other reasoning when grabbing from multiple theories (Stricker, An Introduction to Psychotherapy Integration, 2001). Psychotherapy integration goes past the single theory approach to examine what can be learned and combined with other theories (Stricker, Psychotherapy Integration, 2010). Technical eclecticism is when a counselor uses their previous knowledge of a theory and experience combined with research to use interventions on a client; this approach is thought of to be very close to eclectic practice (Stricker, Psychotherapy Integration ). Technical eclecticism pull ideas from theories but do not necessarily subscribe to the original positions of the theory (Corey, Theory and Practice of Counseling and Pschotherapy 8e, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 40. Different Theories From The Field Of Marriage And Family... The clinical case scenario presented can be approached from a variety of different theories from the field of marriage and family therapy. While each approach carries with it specific techniques and strategies for invoking change, I would assert that no one approach is inherently better than the other. A common characteristic among all the theories is that there effectiveness depends highly on the depth of knowledge of the approach, skill in the application of the strategies for change, and creativity of the therapist. With this in mind, the following text will be a separate application of MRI Brief Therapy and Strategic Therapy to the provided clinical case scenario. In describing the techniques and strategies of MRI Brief Therapy, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... (Watzlawick, 1974) It is assumed that if this complaint is clearly defined and resolved, that it will have effects on other problem areas within the clients life, those that may not be readily brought to the attention of the therapist. With regard to the resolution of the problem, MRI Brief therapy outlines three ways in which the problem behavior or issue is maintained. It is hypothesized that if the individual would give up their solutions to the problem, it will resolve itself. The following have been outlined as problem maintaining behaviors: attempting to solve a problem that is non–existent, denying the existence of the problem, or solving a problem on the wrong level (first–order change vs. second–order change) (Watzlawick, 1974). First order change would be a change in how the problem "game" is played, for example, if individuals were playing with checkers pieces, but decided to use chess pieces instead while still using the rules of checkers. The pieces may have changed, but the overall rules remain the same. If these same individuals were to learn how to play chess, this would constitute a second–order change as the rules of the game have now changed. Consequently a second–order change can be described as a change of change. There are several techniques available to the MRI Brief therapist in reaching this change of change. These include prescribing the symptom, prescribing restraint, instructing the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 42. A Summary On Adlerian Theory Adlerian Theory Todd Overstreet Liberty University Abstract Adlerian theory, which is named after the famous psychotherapist Alfred Adler, is used mainly to give emphasis to birth order, theories relating to inferiority and superiority, individual life styles, and social interests as the main workings of personality. In Adlerian theory, mental well–being is decided by the degree of social contribution that is helpful to the greater community to the extent that one incorporates and advances the social context, therefore the size of his or her psychological well–being. Social contributions are heightened with the decrease of inaccurate beliefs. This can often steer us to have maladaptive feelings of inferiority or superiority. The objective of battling untrue beliefs is achieved through comprehension of family groups, youthful recollections as well as dreams. (Livingston, 2009) History of Theory Alfred Adler, who lived from1870–1937, was a world famous theorist and psychiatrist. He emphasized the need to learn about people inside of their social setting. Throughout the early 1900 's, he started concentrating on such critical and modern problems such as egalitarianism, parental education, and effect of the birth order, way of life and the holism of people. He also understood that everyone has a simple want and objective. That objective is for us to fit in and to feel substantial. (Corey, 2013) He established the first universal philosophy of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 44. Factors Affecting Students in Terms of Comprehension and... Existential counselling is a philosophical form of counselling which addresses the situation of a person's life and situates the person firmly within the predictable challenges of the human condition. Existential counselling considers human living to take place within four dimensions: physical, social, psychological and spiritual. It shows each of these dimensions to be constituted like a force field, within which predictable paradoxes, tensions and dilemmas play out. Human beings can learn to deal with these tensions and conflicts more effectively by facing up to the negatives as well as the positives of their lives, including the tensions of life and death, love and hate, strength and weakness and meaning and absurdity. Best known ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... We may even choose actions that cause harm to ourselves or to others. Reflecting on these behaviours, with the help of a psychologist, gives us insight into the reasons we chose these actions and helps us to learn from our mistakes and make better choices in the future. You do not need to be an 'existentialist' to benefit from existential therapy; you need only a desire to be happier and a willingness to reflect upon how your choices are part of the solution. Existential Therapy is an approach to counselling that helps us to understand ourselves, other people and the world we all inhabit together. Existential Therapy helps people to build confidence that they are making good choices. Existential Therapy is not reserved solely for people who suffer from severe psychological problems; it is for everyone who is having trouble making a good decision when they experience the kind of challenges issued by life. Existential Therapy provides an opportunity to explore the world including the dreams, fantasies and spiritual dimensions of our existence. Talking about it helps to identify dilemmas, develop a strategy to deal with them and then grow from the experience. Irvin David Yalom, M.D. (born June 13, 1931), is an American existential psychiatrist who is Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University, as well as author of both fiction and nonfiction. Irvin David Yalom was born June 13, 1931 in Washington DC.[3] About fifteen years prior to his birth in the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 46. Brief Psychodynamic Research Introduction Brief psychotherapy is an umbrella term for a variety of approaches to short term solution–oriented psychotherapy. It focused on specific problem and involves direct interventions from the therapist The therapists are more proactive in therapy in order to treat clinical and subjective symptoms faster. Brief psychotherapies emphasize precise observation, utilization of natural resources of the client and a temporary supervision of disbelief to consider new perspective and multiple viewpoints. In other word, it helps clients to view present condition or causes of distress from a wider context and to utilise more functional understanding which is not necessarily at unconscious level. To become aware of these new understanding, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... It focussed towards current problem and their solution. It was developed by Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis in the early 1970s. It is usually conducted as an individual therapy, although group methods are sometimes helpful. It is commonly combined with medication. The cognitive therapy assumes that perception and experiences are active process that involve both inspective and introspective information. The person's cognitions represent a synthesis of internal and external stimuli. The configuration of self, the world, past and future is consequent upon one's cognition. Cognitive theory of psychiatric disorder Depression is believed to result from negative view of self, experience and future Hypomania is belief to be due to inflated self–view, experience and future. Anxiety results from fear of physical and psychological danger Common factors Therapeutic alliance bond, trust and goal Emotional relieve It is of importance that therapist exude warmth, understands the life experience of each client and be genuine, honest with themselves and their clients. They should relate skilfully and interactively with their ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 48. View Of Limitations Of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy In view of limitations of cognitive behavioral therapy, the therapist can use Solution Focus Brief Therapy with their clients which is not a collection of techniques but rather view a philosophy life approach. (Theory and Practice of counseling and Psychotherapy, 2013). It is a way of thinking about how people change and achieve their goals and constructing solutions with clients interactively with main focus of problem solving and solution building. The therapist assists the client to visualize a more satisfying future without their addictive problem, creating awareness of personal strengths and resources. The main strength here is the therapist focus of viewing the clients as the expert instead of problem and the therapist usage of questioning ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 50. GAD-7: An Experimental Study Research Design Using a true experimental study and a between–subject design, the forty–five participants are to be randomly assigned to one of three treatment conditions. In an effort to eliminate negative expectancy biases, demand characteristics, and reactivity on assessments, participants are not to be informed of which one of the three conditions they are to be assigned to. Using a ABA design, participants are going to first be assessed using the GAD–7 to establish a baseline of symptoms. The GAD–7 is a short seven–item self–report questionnaire that is proven to have strong reliability as well as good construct and procedural validity (Spitzer, et al., 2006). Upon establishing a baseline for each participant, one of the three treatment conditions are to be implemented as the studies independent variables. After ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Additionally, each participant is required to go three and six months without the therapeutic condition–or any other psychotherapy. This is required to allow enough time to pass so that each participant has the opportunity to return to their symptom baseline–in the case that the condition did not have lasting effects. With forty–five total participants, each condition will have fifteen participants randomly assigned to each, which will allow the study to have sufficient power at an alpha level of .05. Each participant is then to be assessed by an interview with the psychologist and, again, the GAD–7 to determine the presence of lasting effects of each therapeutic condition. The three conditions are to be (1) a cognitive behavioral intervention, (2) a psychodynamic intervention, and (3) an intervention that uses common factors. Through implementing these three conditions with a ABA research design, this study will be able to effectively test the hypothesis that cognitive behavioral interventions are more effective in treating GAD than psychodynamic interventions, while psychodynamic interventions are more effective in treating GAD ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 52. Interpersonal Therapy Research Paper There are many difference between the therapeutic techniques for children or adolescents and the techniques used for adults; yet, there are also many similarities. These techniques have to be understood in order to better assist those individuals in need. Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents (IPT–A) is one technique that is used for children. IPT–A is a brief treatment that targets several interpersonal problems that often underlie depression. It incorporates cognitive and behavioral techniques to help the child retain his or her behavior and activity. This technique also helps the child to develop self–reinforcement patterns. This technique can be used in a group or individual setting. Psychotherapies for children has shown improvement ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 54. Pros And Cons Of Solution Focused Brief Therapy Solution–focused brief therapy aims to provide attainable goals for the client which is delivered in an empowering manner, whereas problem–focused therapy immediately targets the problem with a spotlight. SFBT builds upon the clients unknown strengths to determine their future fate. The overall quality of this approach is one that is creative due to its imaginative feature that allows to the client to design alternative realities based on certain questions. Future client encounters could entail the incorporation of inviting the client to make art in response to the Miracle Question. It is an interesting and non–invasive direction to begin with the future rather than the past and present. Previously with clients, the use of rating one's ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 56. Three Brief Scenarios and Boundaries List three brief scenarios that will illustrate examples of the types of boundary issues or multiple relationships you may encounter in the work you will be doing as a counselor. Be specific in describing the client, the counseling setting, and the situation that has raised these issues. Discuss specifically what makes these scenarios ethical challenges. Boundaries make it possible for the relationship between therapist and client to be professional and safe for the client and set the parameters of the services provided. The primary concern in establishing and managing boundaries with each individual client is to the best interest of the client. While it is difficult for clients to negotiate boundaries or recognize the need for ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The medicinal aspect of touch has been known and used for centuries. Touch triggers a cascade of healing chemical responses including a decrease in stress hormones and an increase in serotonin and dopamine levels. In addition, touch has been shown to increase the immune system's cytotoxic capacity, thereby helping our body maintain its defenses and decreasing anxiety, depression, hyperactivity, inattention, stress hormones and cortisol levels. Clinically appropriate touch increases the client's sense of trust, comfort and ease with the therapist. As a result touch is highly effective in enriching beneficial relationship between client and therapist. The meaning of touch can only be understood within the context of who the client is, the therapeutic relationship, and the setting. There are instances when the use of touch should be avoided for those clients who are highly paranoid, hostile, highly sexualized or who demand touch. Special care must be given to clients who have experienced assault, neglect, rape, molestation, attachment issues, sexual addictions, and intimacy issues. In this case scenario, the counselor gave the client a hug as a token of condolence and support in her grief. It is believed that the counselor did not break any code of ethics. In Corey, Corey and Callanan (2011) P. 317." Zur and Nordmarken (2009) note that touch in therapy is not inherently unethical and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 58. The Most Important Part Of Their Job Is Writing Briefs Essay A lawyers job is to defend their client and help them out of any situation. Lawyers have many task they have to perform in order to help their client like going to trial, looking in the clients pass to help with the situation, and many other things. The most important part of their job is writing briefs. Writing briefs take time and research, so when the judge review the case they would make the correct decision. Each practice of law do not have a specific brief assigned to them, but there are many types of briefs to consider. The different forms of briefs are; appellate brief, legal brief, amicus curiae, memorandum of law, and trial brief. The most effective and the most detailed brief is the appellate brief. The appellate brief is used in appeals court to persuade the judges and jurors. The appeal court it the second court above the lower court. Lawyers file an appeal because they believe that the decision made in the lower courts was not fair and they would like to go to trial again. Most trials don 't go to the appeals court unless the case is a civil case, criminal case, and or a bankruptcy case (USCourt). During most bankruptcy cases the appellants will have to write a appellate brief. While civil and criminal cases may appeal to the verdict. Once the decision is made in the appeals court its final, unless the parties want the U.S Supreme Court to view the case. If the case is submitted to the appeals court then the lawyers will have to start preparing for the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 60. Solution-Focused Therapies Essay Although we did not have time for the lecture on Chapter 15, I found myself intrigued with the information I read on solution–focused therapies. The term solution–focused therapy kept coming up in my classes, but I really did not have an understanding of exactly what it entailed. In reviewing this chapter, I not only learned a lot, but also found myself in agreement with much of what I read. While there is no such thing as a one size fits all therapy, Solution–focused therapy has a lot to offer clients. In several ways, solution–focused therapy reminded me of behaviorism. This is especially true from the aspect of not examining the past. Norcross and Prochaska state in Systems of Psychotherapy: A Transtheoretical Analysis (8th ed), "We ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... 406). Empiricism focuses on scientific methods while constructivism views science as just another social construct. The constructivist believes that scientist have simply constructed their theories based on their individual reality and their time periods. In my view, this could be problematic in that randomized clinical trials are needed in order to establish a form of therapy as an evidence based practice. "Constructivism converged into formal constructivist therapies in the 1990s as the popularity of the postmodern movement in academia filtered into clinical practice" (Norcross, p. 407). Solution–focused therapy is one of the therapies that are based on social constructivism. With solution–focused therapy, the client is the professional. We know that people overcome great adversity daily and often this occurs without any psychotherapy. Often the client just needs to be guided in the right direction. "We cannot change our past; we can change our goals. Better goals can break us out of stuck places and can lead us into a more fulfilling future" (Norcross, p. 408). The value of goal setting is something that has been discussed in every class I have taken since beginning the masters of arts in counseling (MAC) program. "This process of goal setting and action planning is not something we do to people, but rather with them. The assessment process, as well as the working agreements we strike with our clients, should reflect high degrees of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 62. An Effective Purpose For Special Interest Groups And... 1.) When there is a case that a particular interest group has interest in, comes before the court, a group has the option to file an amicus curiae brief to better present the groups breakdown of the case. Now the impact that amicus curiae can have is that it brings policy perspective to the courts in a way that a party's own individual brief may be unable to do so (White). The amicus curiae briefs serve an effective purpose of advocating for special interest groups and in public business affairs. There are circumstances in which these types of briefs could be needed to represent a client more effectively, such as when appearing before the United States Supreme Court (White). A group will utilize the amicus brief as a way to lobby the courts. These briefs serve a purpose of advising the court in terms of policy ramifications and problems from a particular interest group's stance, all while guiding the court to a fair and impartial decision. The amicus serves the role for an advocate, but it is more effective if not acting in self–interest, but rather as means to serve others. Groups that try to sway the decision making of the Supreme Court have been utilizing amicus briefs more often as a tool of the court (Witte). Winning in the courts can be seen as a game of chess. Interest groups know the game as well as anybody in the system. The amicus curiae briefs allow for these special groups to play the game more effectively and is, in a sense, another tool at their disposal ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 64. The World Trade Organization ( Wto ) Agreements The World Trade Organization (WTO) deals with the global rules of trade between nations. It is mainly responsible for ensuring that the trade flows smoothly, predictably and freely. The principal objective of WTO is upliftment of the standard of living internationally; it does activities surrounding the same. When Ministers had adopted the Marrakesh Agreement they had also decided to include a specific reference to Non–Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Article V: 2. The General Council additionally clarified the framework for relations with NGOs by adopting a set of guidelines (WT/L/162) which "recognizes the role NGOs can play to increase the awareness of the public in respect of WTO activities". These guidelines are instrumental for ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... NGOs had to demonstrate that their activities were "concerned with matters related to those of the WTO". Symposia Since 1996, a number of symposia have been arranged by the Secretariat for NGOs on particular issues of interest to civil society, namely, three on trade and the environment, one on trade and development and one on trade facilitation. These symposia have provided, on a relaxed basis, the opening for NGOs to discuss certain specific issues with representatives of WTO Member countries. Day–to–day Contact The WTO Secretariat receives a huge number of requests per day from NGOs, from all over the world and Secretariat staff meets with NGOs on a habitual basis – both individually and as a part of NGO organized events. The annual report of the World Trade Organization corroborates the growing official relationship between civil society and trade. Tucked away in a silent corner of the report is the reason that the number of NGOs attending the WTO ministerial increased many times over, from 108 at the Singapore ministerial in 1996 to 811 in the Hong Kong ministerial, nine years later. The growth that occurred in the Seattle ministerial can be attributed to the mobilization of NGOs that were in fact against the WTO. Indeed, at several points in that ministerial, including its abandoned inauguration, official NGO delegates attempted to disrupt proceedings. The role of NGO's in the panel proceedings has been recognized recently but their potential on how ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 66. Psychodynamic Therapeutic Approach The choice of therapeutic approach is critical to the effectiveness of any therapeutic plan. In some cases, a particular approach has become a universal standard: such as cognitive behavioral therapy for the treatment of phobias. More often, there is a range of potentially suitable approaches. Numerous factors constrain the possibilities: the nature of the presenting problem or psychological issue, the client's level of commitment to change, whether the client is an individual, family, or group are all factors. Practical considerations are also relevant: the cost of treatment and limits of insurance coverage, the duration of sessions and total length of treatment, and legal or institutional constraints. The client's preference is also extremely ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The individual format would be ideal. Family therapy would be impractical since my daughter is already an adult. A group therapy format would not be conducive to the depth of personal insight expected. The brief format, preferably with around 12 weekly sessions, would be more feasible than going through years of therapy. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is particularly well suited in my case since it emphasizes the client's relationship with the primary caregiver. This would be my mother and the issues surrounding her death. Another approach might be advisable if there were issues of substance abuse, mental illness, or a trauma–related disorder such as post–traumatic stress disorder (McDaniel, Lusterman, & Philpot, 2001; Rothschild, 2000). My goal in seeking therapy would be to attain greater insight into the significance of my daughter–mother relationship and how her death has impacted me. Improving my coping skills might be a part of the picture. Since many years have passed since my mother's death, immediate grief support and management would not be a pressing concern. In short, since my primary therapeutic goals would revolve around self–understanding of my relationship with my mother, brief psychodynamic psychotherapy would be a perfect ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 68. The Treatment Of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder The family will typically sacrifice their own needs to take care of the veteran who has returned. When a family member begins to place the veteran's health, welfare and needs before their own, they can lose contact with their own needs, desires, and sense of self: becoming co–dependent (Mental Health America). The family has good intentions by taking care of the veteran who is experiencing difficulty, but the caretaking becomes compulsive and defeating. Co–dependents often take on a martyr's role. The problem is that these repeated rescue attempts allow the needy individual to continue on a destructive course and to become even more dependent on the unhealthy caretaking of the family. As this reliance increases, the co–dependent ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Group interventions for trauma–related psychoeducation and social support may also provide a benefit (Defense Centers of Excellence, 2015). The first line of treatment for PTSD should include an evidence–based psychotherapy (i.e., talk therapy) and/or psychopharmacology (the study of drug–induced changes in mood, thinking, and behavior). The psychotherapies with the most evidence typically include one or more of several productive therapeutic approaches including exposure to traumatic memories, stimuli or situations; cognitive restructuring of trauma–related beliefs; and stress reduction techniques. "The table below summarizes effective PTSD psychotherapy approaches detailed in Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense (VA/DoD) clinical practice guidelines. These treatments should be considered the first line of treatment for patients with PTSD" (Defense Centers of Excellence, 2015) Therapy Approach Therapeutic Elements Examples Exposure–based Therapies Includes in–vivo, imaginal, or narrative (oral and/or written) exposures to traumatic memories, situations, or stimuli. These therapies also generally include elements of cognitive restructuring (e.g., evaluating the accuracy of beliefs about danger) as well as relaxation techniques. Prolonged Exposure Therapy Brief Eclectic Psychotherapy Narrative Therapy Cognitive–based Therapies Emphasizes cognitive restructuring strategies including ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 70. Summary: Application Of Theories To Micro Practice manual that is supportive of consistent implementation, measurement, and is the easiest to evaluate. Despite not being applicable across practice settings, models are useful when working with one population and presenting problem for example, screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT). SBIRT is a comprehensive and integrated approach to early intervention and treatment services through universal screening for those with substance use disorders and those at risk (Babor et al., 2007). Application of Theories to Micro Practice During my field practicum, narrative theory informed micro practice in the behavioral health department's program that provided counseling services to older adults. The practitioner and I engaged ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 72. Psychotherapy Vs Psychotherapy In chapter 15 the topic that is being covered is therapies. Psychological disorders are able to be treated in two ways, with psychotherapy or biomedical therapy. Psychotherapy is based upon the assumption that psychological factors are playing an important role in psychological disorders and symptoms. Whereas, biomedical therapies are based upon the assumption that biological factors play an important roles in psychological disorders and symptoms. Psychoanalysis is a type of therapy that was developed by Sigmund Freud and is based upon his theory of personality. Psychoanalytic techniques and processes include free association, resistance, dream interpretation, interpretation and transference. Short–term dynamic therapies are based on psychoanalytic ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Aspects of client–centered therapy include a client who directs the focus of therapy sessions and a therapist who is genuine, demonstrates unconditional positive regard, and communicates empathic understanding. Behavior therapy assumes that maladaptive behavior are learned and uses learning principles to directly change problem behaviors. Mary Cover Jones was the first behavior therapist, using the procedure counterconditioning to extinguish phobic behavior in a child. Classical conditioning principles are involved in the use of systematic desensitization. While, aversive conditioning is used to treat harmful behaviors such as smoking and alcohol addiction. The token economy represents the application operant conditioning to modify the behavior of groups of people who live in a hospital or other institution. The cognitive therapies are based upon the assumption that psychological problems are caused by the maladaptive patterns of thinking. Rational–emotive therapy was developed by Albert Ellis. Cognitive therapy was developed by Aaron T. Beck. Cognitive– behavioral therapy is based upon the assumption that thoughts, moods and behaviors are functionally interrelated. Group therapy involves one or more therapists working with several people simultaneously. Family therapy focuses on the family rather than on the individual and is based on the assumption that the family is an interdependent ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 74. Theme Of Doubleness In The Great Gatsby II. At this point, hints have already been dropped to the reader about Gatsby and his "doubleness", (Hays, 1), but even so Fitzgerald now begins to emphasize the extent of that "doubleness" by showcasing not only Gatsby's strange habits, but his wealth and power as well. Fitzgerald has already demonstrated to the reader how unrestrained Gatsby's lifestyle is, and now he has begun to slowly affirm Nick's doubts about Gatsby. Aside from that, Fitzgerald focuses even more so on hinting at the truth behind Gatsby's notorious rumors. The first time the reader actually sees Gatsby use his social status for something other than parties, is during a brief encounter with a highway policeman. As Gatsby speeds down a highway and is stopped by a policeman, Nick witnesses him wave "a white card from his wallet" right in front of the man's face. This gaudy display of exemption implies that Gatsby is not at all opposed to using his social status to his benefit, morally just or not. It hints back to the rumors floating around his parties that Gatsby is not a man to be trifled with, so much that Fitzgerald even goes so far as to call Gatsby "second cousin to the devil" (61). Thus, his 'doubleness' as a mysterious party host and a rumored "cold–blooded killer" is brought to relevance (Hays, 1). 2. At lunch, Nick is introduced to Meyer Wolfsheim, who very nearly exposes Gatsby's dealings in shady business. This encounter is used to show where some of the rumors about Gatsby might ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 76. How Somatic Experience Is Reflected In Spoken Therapy This workshop focuses on how somatic experience is reflected in spoken therapy. The workshop offers the perspective of a DMT and her endeavors to integrate this approach in her training in verbal psychotherapy. By using somatic experiences we will explore ways in which body awareness informs clinical practice. Followed by examples that illustrate the movement beyond the polarity of verbal and nonverbal. Participants will have a chance to see how bodily practice are used in verbal therapy. Finally, using both somatic and cognitive reflection, we will attempt to embrace the tension between dichotomizing and integrating the verbal and the nonverbal. This workshop will provide a dance/movement therapy perspective to analyze spoken therapy. It will be focused on possible areas of integration and overlap that could make the bodily interventions and movement observation tools applicable in spoken therapy. The workshop will propose a perspective of moving beyond the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... After a brief overview of challenges in the use of nonverbal techniques in the "seemingly purely verbal" therapy, participants will be encouraged to use some of the techniques of movement observation, breathing and bodily awareness. Individual, dyadic and group experiences will be offered and time for participants to discuss in pairs and in group will be offered. The experiential part will be followed by the presentation of the clinical vignettes and examples from the workshop leader's practice. Both somatic and cognitive reflection will be encouraged. 1. Attendees will be able to list and describe some of the main ideas in dance/movement therapy and analyze the ways in which this practice can be integrated with spoken therapy. 2. Attendees will gain tools that could guide them analyzing the influences of verbal and nonverbal processes in psychotherapy. 3. Attendees will be exposed to the somatic and cognitive interventions to be used in ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 78. Narrative Essay Hurricane It was like we were a couple of high school lovers in heat, until the heat got too hot to handle. It was soon after a major category four hurricane dealt us a glancing blow as it rolled up the east coast of Florida that we decided to pack a little lunch and take a ride over to the beach. It had dropped fifteen degrees after the storm and we had the whole beach to ourselves as I laid out a blanket and sat down to enjoy the last few hours of sunlight. The wind was just cool enough to instigate some heavy petting and it wasn't long before we were thoroughly hot and bothered. We were like two teens in heat, the way we were grinding and kissing like it was something new, until she panted heatedly that I was going to have a wet spot on my shorts ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... And there we were, nekkid and unafraid, her like the lion tamer under me, cracking the whip of lust and need, imploring that I "don't stop", and in fact "harder, harder, harder!". I literally rammed my head into a wall as my pelvis crushed her clit between us and she screamed that she was coming. There was applause and hoots of appreciation just off in the dusk of the night, but I couldn't care less, and either could she, as she pleaded for me to "come deep inside me" and others expletives that were clearly used to motivate me further. She wrapped her arms around my neck and kissed me hard before breaking it to look down between our bodies and demanded "fuck me harder". I took a deep renewing breath and looked too as we watched my thick glistening cock piston in and out of her like we were going to explode. Until we did. Like two head on trains, we collided one last time, and it was my turn to exclaim. I howled like an American werewolf and to more applause and chants for an encore, to which she blushed and pulled me down on top of her, when we all of a sudden we became shy, but not of the least embarrassed. Happy Hump ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...