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Maria Cambiaso | How to Choose a Psychologist?Maria Cambiaso
Maria Cambiaso: At some time in our lives, each of us may feel overwhelmed and may need help dealing with our problems. So we need outside help from a trained, licensed professional in order to work through these problems.
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Week 1. Discussion
COLLAPSE
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Psychotherapy is an integral part of mental health treatment. Psychotherapy involves accepted therapies that are capable of producing change or maintain acceptable behavior or function in individuals and families as well as alleviate emotional distress or symptoms that affect individual or family growth and development (American Psychiatric Nurses Association-APNA, 2014). Like in every profession, there are always rules and regulations that guide the actions. Psychotherapy of any type allows the therapists to get to individual's or families' confidential issues. Therefore, the legal and ethical rights of the people involved must be considered and respected. However, it is crucial to understand the differences between individual, family, and group therapies.
Difference between legal and ethical considerations for group and family therapy and individual therapy
When it comes to the ethical and legal considerations in psychotherapy, Miller (2018) identified the following essential issues; Responsibility, Confidentiality, personal value as well as informed consent. Responsibility: The therapists must understand her limits in each type of therapy. In individual therapy, the therapist has a one to one relationship with the client; however, the relationship differs in family therapy and group therapy, the therapist views the family or the group as one unit and acts as the group leader, facilitator, environmental manager, educator/teacher, and or cheerleader. The therapist is committed to promoting the welfare of every member involved in the treatment process. Confidentiality, on the other hand is one vital ethical issue in psychotherapy. In individual therapy, the therapist is concerned with keeping the information of the one individual in confidence, whereas in family therapy, confidentiality becomes very crucial. Though the family is considered as one unit, every individual's secret or information must be kept in confidence. Every member must understand the issue of confidentiality. This issue of confidentiality becomes more difficult in group therapy than individual therapy due to more chances of leakage or breach of confidentiality among the group members. Confidentiality should become one of the most critical group norms, and it should be discussed openly, thoroughly, and often among group members (McClanahan, 2014). Another ethical issue is respect for personal value. It is easy to study and respect individual and family values and culture. However, in group therapy, the counselor has a more significant work of studying every member of the group to avoid offending anyone or be misunderstood.
One important legal consideration in psychotherapy is the issue of informed consent, either individual, family, or group therapy. In individual therapy, therapeutic consent is required from the one individual. Any sharing of information must be consented and signed by the indiv.
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learning objectives 16 16.1 Who seeks therapy and what are the goals of therapy? 16.2 How is the success of psychotherapy measured? 16.3 What are some of the factors that must be considered to provide optimal treatment? 16.4 What psychological approaches are used to treat abnormal behavior? 16.5 What roles do social values and culture play in psychotherapy? 16.6 What biological approaches to treating abnormal behavior are available? Most of us have experienced a time or situation when we were dramatically helped by talking things over with a relative or friend. Most therapists, like all good listeners, rely on receptiveness, warmth, and empathy and take a nonjudgmental approach to the problems their clients present. But there is more to therapy than just giving someone an opportunity to talk. Therapists also introduce into the relationship psychological interventions that are designed to promote new understandings, behaviors, or both on the client’s part. The fact that these interventions are deliberately planned and systematically guided by certain theoretical preconceptions is what distinguishes professional therapy from more informal helping relationships. An Overview of Treatment The belief that people with psychological problems can change—can learn more adaptive ways of perceiving, evaluating, and behaving—is the conviction underlying all psychotherapy. Achieving these changes is by no means easy. Sometimes a person’s view of the world and her or his self-concept are distorted because of pathological early relationships that have been reinforced by years of negative life experiences. In other instances, environmental factors such as an unsatisfying job, an unhappy relationship, or financial stresses must be the focus of attention in addition to psychotherapy. Because change can be hard, people sometimes find it easier to bear their present problems than to challenge themselves to chart a different life course. Therapy also takes time. Even a highly skilled and experienced therapist cannot undo a person’s entire past history and, within a short time, prepare him or her to cope adequately with difficult life situations. Therapy offers no magical transformations. Nevertheless, it holds promise even for the most severe mental disorders. Moreover, contrary to common opinion, psychotherapy can be less expensive in the long run than alternative modes of intervention (Dobson et al., 2008; Gabbard et al., 1997). Numerous therapeutic approaches exist, ranging from psychoanalysis to Zen meditation. However, the era of managed care has prompted new and increasingly stringent demands that the efficacy of treatments be empirically demonstrated. This chapter will explore some of the most widely accepted psychological and biological treatment approaches in use today. Although we recognize that different groups of mental health professionals often have their own preferences with respect to the use of the terms client and patient, in this chapter we use ...
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What are the benefits of cognitive behavioural therapy?
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Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
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2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
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Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
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New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...i3 Health
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1. Clinical Scenarios
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2. Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. By far, the
most common and widely known application is the clinical practice of
psychology—the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and
related problems.
The term “clinical scenarios” includes:
the activities of clinical and counseling psychologists, school psychologists,
marriage and family therapists, licensed clinical social workers, and others who
work with people individually or in small groups.
Clinical scenarios can identify and help address their psychological problems.
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3. Clinical Scenarios help the counselor to apply
gathered knowledge practically.
Psychologists who provide clinical services are now trained in a wide range of techniques and
theoretical approaches that equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to advance
the science of psychology, the professional practice of psychology, and people’s general health
and well-being.
Thanks to their knowledge and skill set, clinical psychologists enjoy careers in industries as
varied as research, integrated health care, teaching, program development and
evaluation, consultation, public policy and professional practice.
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4. Some clinical scenarios can be seen exclusively on specific mental, emotional
and behavioral issues.
E.g.: short-term problems, such as difficulties resulting from relationship
conflict or work stress, to more serious and often chronic conditions, such as
post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction.
Others focus on specific populations like youth; families; couples; racial and
ethnic groups.
The application of clinical scenarios make clinical psychologists invaluable in
mental health and health care settings alike and in hospitals, schools, courts,
the government, the military — almost anywhere you can imagine.
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5. Clinical scenarios are the practical application of research methodologies and
findings in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
Clinical psychologists classify their basic activities under three main headings:
assessment (including diagnosis), treatment, and research.
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6. Clients responses after a successful clinical scenario
“Having someone to talk to about everything has been absolutely invaluable to me”.
“I feel better than I have for years”.
“Life changing”.
“I have urged my husband to take up counselling too”.
“Made a huge difference to me and my family life”.
“I felt very comfortable to open up and talk about my personal feelings and negative
issues”.
“I have been encouraged to follow my ideas and thoughts and to have more belief in
myself”.
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7. What kind of skills are important in clinical scenarios?
Practitioners help individuals, couples, and larger groups as they deal with personal issues, ranging
from divorce to the death of a loved one. In addition, practitioners can diagnose and treat disorders
like depression or anxiety.
Empathy is important, of course, but so is education and experience. In today’s world, the impact
of those with a background in psychology is both deep and wide-ranging: A seasoned and trained
psychology practitioner can help people successfully navigate challenges ranging from substance
abuse to family conflicts to work stress.
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8. What skills and abilities do you develop in a clinical scenario?
To succeed in a program in clinical counseling, trained person must hone their communication and analysis
skills.They need to be able to talk with clients, analyze research, and apply research findings.
It’s also essential that they understand the importance of professional and ethical standards in the field.
Integrating key theories of psychology with real-life practical situations is a vital component of clinical
counseling education.
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9. What kind of education is required?
In most states, a master’s degree is required to practice as a professional counselor or
therapist. In all states, a doctorate is required to be a licensed psychologist.Typically,
undergraduate students with an interest in going into a clinical counseling program
begin with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or human services and then
move on to a master’s degree.
Master’s-level education in clinical psychology is rooted in evidence-based practice.
Students immerse themselves in psychological theory and apply this knowledge to
help solve problems with people with whom they work.They learn to assess clients’
strengths and weaknesses through psychological testing and effectively
communicate psychological concepts.
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11. HOW LONG DOES EACH SCENARIO LAST?
This answer varies on the type of counseling you're getting.
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12. Individual Counseling
If you're going for individual counseling, then your session will last approximately 50-55 minutes.This 50-55
minutes is referred to as a "therapeutic hour."This is standard practice, although some clinicians will offer 45-minute
sessions or 60-minute sessions.We stick with the 50-55 minutes and "block off" 60 for each session.
Some of the rationale behind the timing is that therapists need a minute to collect their thoughts, jot some notes (if they haven't
been taking them during the session), and 'reset' before their next client comes into the office.They also probably need to pee at
some point. We are human, after all.
In some situations, your counselor may recommend a lengthier session (such as 80-85 minutes). In nosituations will your
counselor recommend sessions that are less than 45-55 minutes. It's hard to get therapeutic work done in a smaller
amount of time.
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13. Couples Counseling
Couples counseling is a little bit different than individual. The first three sessions are all right around 85 minutes
(just a hair little less than 90) and are focused on assessment. This is because we use Gottman Method Couples
Therapy, widely viewed as one of the most effective approaches to couples therapy. Here's a breakdown of what
your first three sessions will look like.
Intake Session.You and your partner will come in and your counselor will guide you through a pretty structured
session that includes discussion the issues, your goals for therapy, a 10 minute resolution discussion, and an oral
history of your relationship, which includes a variety of questions that you'll be asked from you counselor.
Individual Sessions.Your and your partner will individually come in for a 40(ish)-minute session (85 minutes, in
total).
Feedback Session.This is the third 85-minute session. After the first two sessions, your counselor will have
spent some time on their end consolidating all of the information they've collected. The third session (feedback
session) is where you'll be given the results. It's important to note that your counselor will spend time checking in
with you both on whether or not the results 'fit' with your relationship.
Fourth Session and Onward. All subsequent sessions for couples counseling are the "regular" (for our
practice) length of sessions, 50-55 minutes. Although couples can opt to go back to 85-minute sessions, if they feel
the need.
To reiterate, these times are specific to our practice, although you're going to find similar responses across the
board. If you're interested in accommodations or have additional questions, let us know!
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14. For scenarios-Why are SOAP Notes Important?
Provides relevant information with appropriate details
Organized, concise, and reflect the application of professional knowledge
SOAP notes offer concrete, clear language and avoid the use of professional jargon.
They include descriptions using the five senses, as appropriate.Value-heavy terms also are avoided. Impressions
made by the clinician are labeled as such and based on observable data. Written documentation is about
gathering the facts, not evaluating them.
Documentation protects the medical and therapeutic professionals while also helping the client. Clear notes
communicate all necessary information about the patient or client to all of the people involved in the person’s
care. SOAP notes facilitate the coordination and continuity of care.
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16. 2 SOAP Notes Examples
Your clientTom Peters met with you this morning.Your notes are as follows:
Session date:
Type of session: Group or individual
Time of session:
Client’s Name:
Your name:
S: “They don’t appreciate how hard I’m working.”
O: Client did not sit down when he entered. Client is pacing with his hands clenched.
Client sat and is fidgeting. Client is crumpling a sheet of paper.
A: Needs ideas for better communicating with their boss; Needs ideas for stress
management.
P: Practice Conflict Resolution scenarios; practice body scan technique; Go for a walk
during lunch every day for one week.
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