Family Therapy And Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT)
The main risk factors in this case are; Jasmine attempting suicide or self-harm again or developing depression and gaining full support of her parents and other family members.
Using relationship-based practice as guidance in working with Jasmine is of key importance here. She needs to build up a trusting relationship in order to keep her focused on the positive aspects of her life.
The cognitive behavioral theory (CBT) which is under the umbrella of behaviorism would be an appropriate use of resources in these circumstances. It would maybe help Jasmine to shed light on her cognitive processes and enable her to come to terms with what has happened to her. It involves counselling sessions that she may find beneficial to her circumstances. It is led in an anti-oppressive way and like many other social work …show more content…
Family Therapy helps people in a close relationship help each other. It enables family members who care about each other to express and explore difficult thoughts and emotions safely, to understand each other’s experiences and views, appreciate each other’s needs, build on strengths and make useful changes in their relationships and their lives. Individuals can find Family Therapy helpful, as an opportunity to reflect on important relationships and find ways forward.
Family Therapy aims to be: Inclusive and considerate of the needs of each member of the family and/or other key relationships (systems) in people’s lives Recognise and build on peoples’ strengths and relational resources Work in partnership ‘with’ families and others, not ‘on’ them Sensitive to diverse family forms and relationships, beliefs and cultures Enable people to talk, together or individually, often about difficult or distressing issues, in ways that respect their experiences, invite engagement and support
Using relationship-based practice as guidance in working with Jasmine is of key importance here. She needs to build up a trusting relationship in order to keep her focused on the positive aspects of her life.
The cognitive behavioral theory (CBT) which is under the umbrella of behaviorism would be an appropriate use of resources in these circumstances. It would maybe help Jasmine to shed light on her cognitive processes and enable her to come to terms with what has happened to her. It involves counselling sessions that she may find beneficial to her circumstances. It is led in an anti-oppressive way and like many other social work …show more content…
Family Therapy helps people in a close relationship help each other. It enables family members who care about each other to express and explore difficult thoughts and emotions safely, to understand each other’s experiences and views, appreciate each other’s needs, build on strengths and make useful changes in their relationships and their lives. Individuals can find Family Therapy helpful, as an opportunity to reflect on important relationships and find ways forward.
Family Therapy aims to be: Inclusive and considerate of the needs of each member of the family and/or other key relationships (systems) in people’s lives Recognise and build on peoples’ strengths and relational resources Work in partnership ‘with’ families and others, not ‘on’ them Sensitive to diverse family forms and relationships, beliefs and cultures Enable people to talk, together or individually, often about difficult or distressing issues, in ways that respect their experiences, invite engagement and support