Intro Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders is a term that is used to describe a range of problems that can occur to a fetus if the mother consumes any amount of alcohol during her pregnancy. Fetal alcohol syndrome is the most severe form of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and has the most visibly identifiable characteristics. Alcohol drastically interferes with the growth and development of several body systems such and the brain and spinal cord‚ facial features and even causes many mental‚ behavioural
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As an alternative form of treatment‚ or in combination with medication‚ are several types of psychotherapy that have been found helpful for people with depression. The two effective types are cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT). IPT is structured time limited therapy aimed at addressing issues related to interpersonal role changes and loss. It focuses on four primary domains: dealing with interpersonal role disputes adjusting to the loss of a relationship‚ acquiring
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dysfunctional beliefs and/or cognitive distortions is just like any other automatically occurring bad habit; with practice and effort‚ people can become more aware of what is happening in their minds and change how they are thinking for the better. Cognitive restructuring therapy‚ also known as cognitive reframing‚ is a technique drawn from cognitive therapy that can help people identify‚ challenge and alter stress-inducing thought patterns and beliefs. The end goal of cognitive restructuring is to enable
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An Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: A Case Study Focusing on a Patient with Generalised Anxiety Disorder. This essay will provide an understanding of the principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and its application to a case study of someone who has mild to moderate health problems. It aims to critically evaluate the principles and philosophy that underpin cognitive behaviour theory‚ whist demonstrating an understanding of fundamental cognitive behavioural strategies‚ and finally
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CHOICE The Issue of Choice: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Melissa Trask Liberty University May 12‚ 2010 Abstract Counseling has been in existence from the beginning of time. From Jethro to Freud‚ therapists and philosophers have been seeking insight into the core of human nature and cognitions. Cognitive-Behavioral therapy(CBT) recognizes that faulty cognitions and beliefs affect the behaviors of individuals. One method of cognitive-behavior therapy‚ reality therapy‚ incorporates the concepts
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy & Multi-cultural Counseling As treatment providers of diverse populations who have a particular awareness and focus on cultural responsiveness‚ Freeman & Ronen (2007) indicate it is important for therapists to be able to apply CBT with cultural proficiency and develop original strategies within the context of the client’s culture. Freeman & Ronen (2007) state that a number of studies support the use of CBT with clientele of diverse cultural backgrounds with
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effective‚ then it is probably because there is no medical cause for your depression‚ that is where a therapy comes in. Therapy will give you skills and insight to feel better and not depressed. Therapy is extremely effective treatment because a therapist helps you through the cause of your depression and help you understand why you are depressed and how to overcome them and avoid them. Cognitive behavioral
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depression as well as a breast cancer diagnosis. The intervention used was Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. * The developed hypothesis was that depression would decrease with the treatment of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The expected outcome was for CBT to reduce Lisa’s depression. * The independent variable was Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The dependent variable was depression. * Cognitive Behavioral Therapy‚ the independent variable‚ was defined as the therapist teaching the client
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CBT and Addictions COUN 711 D03 Susan Folger Liberty University Abstract Cognitive behavioral therapy is commonly used in the treatment for drug-dependent individuals. CBT is a short-term brief approach that is used as a treatment for drug abuse and dependence. CBT has been rigorously evaluated in clinical trials and has solid empirical support as treatment for drug addiction. There is evidence that CBT is effective with severely addicted individuals. CBT is structured‚ goal-oriented and focused
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persons everyday activities and symptoms will rarely disappear without patients seeking help (Choi‚ 2009). This essay analyses 3 treatments of obsessive-compulsive disorder: Individual cognitive behavioural therapy‚ group cognitive behavioural therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) coupled with medication. Evidence suggests that CBT together with medication provides the best results for patients suffering from this incapacitating disorder.
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