Behavior Theory and Narritive Theory Compared
This paper will compare behavior theory and narrative theory. It will cover the key concepts, the practice process, and the major interventions of each theory. An application of each theory will be included. This paper also contains a practice case and a set of illustrations using both theories for this practice case.
Practice Case Using Behavioral and Narrative theories
Susanne Langston
University of New England
Abstract
This paper will compare behavior theory and narrative theory. It will cover the key concepts, the practice process, and the major interventions of each theory. An application of each theory will be included. This paper also contains a practice case and a set of illustrations using both theories for this practice case.
A Practice Case Using Behavior Therapy and a Narrative Approach
My case is a 13 year old male named "Jay." Jay has experienced depression since the divorce of his parents. He seems to have a lot of hostility as evidenced by his cruelty towards animals which started about 6 months after the break up. His dad lives in Pennsylvanian and Jay lives here with his mother. He talks to his dad often but has stated that he wants to kill his father and has even made threats to him. His mother seems to be putting Jay in the middle of it all, he loves his dad but he wants to remain loyal to his mother. He is extremely small for his age and has to take growth hormone shots. He has one half-brother who is the same age as his dad. Jay's mother is 20 years older than his father. Jay has a very hard time controlling his emotions and will often burst out in tears in the classroom. Even with the knowledge of the animal abuse and the threats, Jay comes across as a very gentle and sweet boy. He craves attention and shuts down if he doesn't get it. He doesn't like
Practice Case Using Behavioral and Narrative theories
Susanne Langston
University of New England
Abstract
This paper will compare behavior theory and narrative theory. It will cover the key concepts, the practice process, and the major interventions of each theory. An application of each theory will be included. This paper also contains a practice case and a set of illustrations using both theories for this practice case.
A Practice Case Using Behavior Therapy and a Narrative Approach
My case is a 13 year old male named "Jay." Jay has experienced depression since the divorce of his parents. He seems to have a lot of hostility as evidenced by his cruelty towards animals which started about 6 months after the break up. His dad lives in Pennsylvanian and Jay lives here with his mother. He talks to his dad often but has stated that he wants to kill his father and has even made threats to him. His mother seems to be putting Jay in the middle of it all, he loves his dad but he wants to remain loyal to his mother. He is extremely small for his age and has to take growth hormone shots. He has one half-brother who is the same age as his dad. Jay's mother is 20 years older than his father. Jay has a very hard time controlling his emotions and will often burst out in tears in the classroom. Even with the knowledge of the animal abuse and the threats, Jay comes across as a very gentle and sweet boy. He craves attention and shuts down if he doesn't get it. He doesn't like