Theories of Psychotherapy December 14‚ 2014 Dr. Damaris Conrad Abstract Within this paper there will be a description of the Cognitive Behavioral Theory‚ the theories basic philosophies‚ how the theory aligns with my own values and philosophy‚ evidence supporting this theory‚ appropriateness for diverse populations. Along with providing information on the Cognitive Behavioral Theory‚ this theory will be applied to the case of Margarita which will include: goals for Margarita‚ interventions and
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effective as other treatment modalities and can be a viable option for clinicians helping clients reduce trauma-related nightmares (Casement & Swanson‚ 2012; Krakow et al.‚ 2001; Lu et al.‚ 2009; Seda et al.‚ 2015). Imagery Rehearsal Therapy is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy intervention which several of the researchers sought to compare to other treatment modalities. Casement and Swanson (2009) compared the effects of IRT alone against a combination of CBTI and IRT. Unsurprisingly‚ the combination of
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and Commitment Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. The initial component of the essay outlines the therapeutic orientations of both approaches; then‚ the different approaches are related to a case study of a young lady called Linda who is seeking counseling due to feelings of hopelessness. The essay is then finished with some of the author’s personal opinions on the two therapeutic approaches. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy While Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has been in
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Individual Treatment in Group Process Practice Psychoeducational Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy for Divorced Women Experiencing Anxiety and Depression Amy Danowski CNSL/561 August 20‚ 2012 Donna Clark Assessment: Clinical interview Diagnosis: Axis I 300.02 Generalized Anxiety Disorder 296.23 Major Depressive Disorder‚ Single Episode‚ Severe without Psychotic Features Axis II V71.09 No diagnosis Axis III None Axis IV Problems with primary support group
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Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: An Effective treatment modality for children and Adolescents who have experienced traumatic incidents * What is TF-CBT and What is it Best Suited for: Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) was developed by psychologists J.A. Cohen and‚ Mannarino‚ Knudset and Sharon. TF-CBT has been developed for those who have experienced psychological trauma‚ often on a great scale of magnitude. It is important to define trauma; “There are
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With light therapy can reduce symptoms in depressed patients Winter certainly has a more sadly than other times. If you’re down in these months‚ may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). In the US‚ people have fought depression with an extra dose of artificial light during the day. Now‚ a new study found that light therapy is effective for treating other types of depression as well. For example‚ people with SAD may have a feeling that lingers over the winter months‚ sometimes even
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and contrast the Person-Centred and Cognitive-Behavioural approaches to the understanding of and working with fear and sadness. It will do this by first summarising the basic theory of person centred Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and how each theory interprets the causation of fear and sadness. This essay will then use a short paragraph to discuss the relationships and therapeutic alliance within Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and person centred Therapy. This essay move on to examining the
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or done bad in a test or even after going through a bad breakup. However‚ feelings of hopelessness or sadness for many days‚ months or years can fall under the clinical description of Depression Disorder. To treat clients with depression in group therapy‚ it is import to understand all the factors involved such as sex difference‚ socioeconomic status relation‚ ASD community‚ efficacy of antidepressants‚ and major effective therapeutic techniques that you might be able to implement in your group.
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Therapy‚ when used to treat depression‚ often comes in the form of psychotherapy- talk therapy (DBSA‚ n.d.). Talk therapy involves both talking about problems‚ and working towards solutions to those problems (DBSA‚ n.d.). It can help a person with depression understand their illness‚ overcome their insecurities or fears‚ cope with stress‚ improve relationships‚ and end destructive habits (DBSA‚ n.d.). It can also help teach them new ways to think about situations to overcome inbred responses. A therapist
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A Brief Overview of Play Therapy Rebecca Maxwell March 28‚ 2011 Abstract From Piaget‚ we gain an understanding of the symbolism in child’s play. Play is central to the development of a child and can also teach us a great deal about their thoughts‚ feelings and experiences that they are not developmentally able to verbalize. With its foundations in psychoanalysis‚ play therapy stems from the work of Herminie von Hug-Hellmuth of Vienna. Along with her contemporaries‚ Hug-Hellmuth began developing
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