Psychological Theories that Apply to Interpreting Indigenous Healing Techniques
The most important theories
There are theories that Narrabeen man was not from the Sydney region due to the presence of his two front teeth since a local regional initiation ritual was for these to be removed. Though this tradition was noted to be current as at the time of white settlement. Historians and archaeologists are saying that the ritual may not have started…
Richard Kuklinski was a notorious serial killer, self-proclaiming that he killed anywhere between 100-200 people. He seems to have no remorse or regret for his actions. There can be several theories of crime causation connected to why Kuklinski behaved in this way, including the behavior theory, behavior modeling, and the nurture theory.…
1) Honesty is most worthy but risky as well which is why I agree with your action that you…
Harry Aponte’s extensive resume and association with Minuchin’s work of structural therapy has assisted him with developing a unique therapist style that has prepared him to work with various backgrounds. Mr. Aponte is not afraid to ask the questions necessary to strength the family structure. In addition, he is willing to challenge the family to be open about their dysfunctional structure and provides avenues to a solution. Mr. Aponte strength is the ability to quickly join the family structure which is the first therapeutic technique in SFT. Due to Mr. Harry’s direct questioning, he produced a variety of feelings and thoughts within the Taylor family. During the session, the family experienced: sadness, avoidance, happiness, understanding…
11) How do you measure therapy goals to determine if they are being met or not and are parents part of this process?…
The term ‘therapy’ literary means, “curing, healing” and is defined as a treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder. Historically, there has been considerable development in the range and types of therapy that can be used to help a client overcome their problems in a modern world. Some of these theories are very different whilst others share some similarities.…
This form of therapy “focuses on facts”, and “takes the person back to visit how they were cared for and supported in his or her past” ("Naikan Therapy - Naikan approach," 2016). The counselor “helps the client” to “understand his or her experiences of others” throughout “their past” ("Naikan Therapy - Naikan approach," 2016). Naikan therapy also has the “person take responsibility for their behavior and problems” that they may have or have “caused” to “other people” ("Naikan Therapy - Naikan approach," 2016). It’s a self-reflection therapy of oneself. This type of therapy provides a “structured framework” that is “systematic”, and “begins” with the individual’s “initial years of life”, and continuing on to following years, and then to the “present time” in that person’s life ("Naikan Therapy - Naikan approach," 2016). “Encouraging appreciation of life”, as well as “to others” ("Naikan Therapy - Naikan approach," 2016). It’s a “non-judgement” type of therapy which ‘leads the individual” to a “realistic vision over blame and guilt” ("Naikan Therapy - Naikan approach," 2016). “Focusing on taking action over feelings of stagnation”, and “getting stuck in self-justification” ("Naikan Therapy - Naikan approach," 2016). Allowing the person to “look closely” at all of the “people’s situations” and “objects which had an impact on his or her life, starting the parents, siblings, etc” ("Naikan Therapy - Naikan approach," 2016). Naikan therapy looks into the “important events”, and “circumstances that surrounded those events”, which helped “shaped who you are today” ("Naikan Therapy - Naikan approach," 2016). Western psychotherapy “strives” at “helping” individuals “increase one’s self-esteem”, and “focuses on one’s feelings”, using psychological methods including “personal interaction” (Rose, 2015). The form of therapy takes the…
The aim of this therapy is to provide the client with a relationship and provide them a therapeutic atmosphere. This then facilitates growth, understanding and self-acceptance. This helps clients to overcome the gap between their self-concept and actual experience. An individual’s self-concept is usually based on their own personal values. If the individual faces an experiences that contradicts their values, stress and anxiety can occur. Therapists that follow the client cantered approach do not aim to modify the client’s behaviour but instead they play the role of ‘facilitator.’ They then provide the client with warmth, empathy, genuineness and unconditional positive regard. The best way is to ask…
The therapeutic frame refers to the fundamental guidelines within which psychotherapy is conducted. Psychodynamic therapists are especially concerned with formulating the therapeutic frame to create a predictable and safe psychological and physical space for conducting therapy (Howard, 2009). It is imperative to have this space in counselling as it has been proven to optimise the conditions for the client to come to touch with his/her internal world, thus, enabling emergence of the transference relationship (Corsini, Wedding & Dumont, 2008). By establishing the frame with clients, psychotherapists essentially set out a therapeutic contract so that when they or their clients deviate from the so formed contract, they can remain open in thinking out and understanding the deviation.…
The two main therpaies within counselling that I will focus on comparing on contrasting are person centerd counselling. PCT is a form of talk-psychotherapy developed by psychologist Carl Rogers in the 1940s and 1950s. The goal of PCT is to provide clients with an opportunity to develop a sense of self wherein they can realize how their attitudes, feelings and behavior are being negatively affected and make an effort to find their true positive potential In this technique, therapists create a comfortable, non-judgmental environment by demonstrating congruence (genuineness), empathy, and unconditional positive regard toward their clients while using a non-directive approach. This aids clients in finding their own solutions to their problems.…
T.A. is a Humanistic psychotherapeutic approach formulated in the 1950s by Canadian psychiatrist Eric Berne who initially trained as a Freudian analyst. T.A. can be defined as ‘a systematic tool for personal growth and development’ (Sani & Karim 2005) and rests on three basic philosophical assumptions; people are intrinsically OK, everyone has the ability to think and individuals have freedom of choice and responsibility for these choices. (Stewart & Joines 1987)…
In this treatment method, a therapist works with a client to examine their beliefs about themselves, their environment, and their outlook on life. The therapist works to identify automatic thoughts, core beliefs, and look for maladaptive behaviors. There is work on connecting feelings to behaviors and dispelling any thoughts that are not true (Beck, 2011).…
Neal (2003) states a therapeutic relationship can be described as being between nurse and patient and is based on patients’ needs for care assistance and guidance. It is a relationship that is established solely to meet the patient’s needs and is, therefore, therapeutic in nature.…
Bowen’s theory using Central Constructs: are chronic anxiety, differentiation of self, emotional distance and triangles. Theory of the Person: Differentiation is the essential feature of human life and Individuality and togetherness need to be balanced. Nature of Therapy: Assessment, Goals of therapy, Role of the client and Role of the counselor. Process of Therapy: Family learns about the operation of family systems and Family members observe their own family patterns. Therapeutic Techniques: Process questioning and Taking the I-position.…
Anderson decrease his depression Person-centered therapy. Person-centered therapy (PCT), also known as "client-centered," "non-directive," or "Rogerian therapy," is an approach to counseling and psychotherapy that places much of the responsibility for the treatment process on the "client" (the term preferred over "patient"), with the therapist taking a nondirective role (Friedrich, 2012).This type of therapy diverged from the traditional model of the therapist as expert and moved instead toward a nondirective, empathic approach that empowers and motivates the client in the therapeutic process (Goodtherapy). Mental health professionals who utilize this approach strive to create a therapeutic environment that is conformable, non-judgmental and empathetic (Cherry). PCT therapist are known to work to help clients live full lives of self-understanding, reduction in defensiveness, guilt, and insecurity as well as more positive and comfortable relationship with others and increased capacity to experience and express their feeling. During weekly meetings Mr. Anderson and the therapist will work together to help Mr. Anderson gain a clear understanding of his internal thoughts. The main goal in using person-centered therapy with Mr. Anderson is to help him live his life with full self-understanding, reduction of defensiveness, guilt, and insecurity as well as more positive and comfortable relationship with others and increased capacity to experience and express their feelings. By the conclusion of this intervention we hope that Mr. Anderson has increased his…