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    Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term‚ problem-centered therapy that is used to address psychopathology within the individual (Beck‚ 1995). This model of therapy is used to address issues of depression‚ anxiety‚ eating disorders‚ relational problems‚ and drug abuse‚ and can be utilized when working with individuals‚ as well as within group and family modalities. The core aspects of this therapy include collaboration and participation by the client‚ a strong alliance between therapist

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    The theory being utilized in this case approach is Behavioral Theory. According to Corey‚ the basic assumptions are that behavior therapy is “based on the scientific method” and sets replicable goals that are agreed on by both client and counselor. Behavior is defined as anything that is “operationally defined”‚ which includes actions‚ “cognitions‚ images‚ beliefs‚ and emotions”. This theory deals primarily with the present prevailing issues. There is importance placed on examining the client and

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    and recovery field‚ where I currently work. I see a lot of Cognitive-Behavioral theory. At my work place we have a large poster on the wall with a list of safe coping skills. Since my job is a 24 hour temporary crisis stay we see many individuals daily in and out. I’m fairly new to the field and company. I’m coming up on my 1 year there on-call‚ but I do see many people at their worst of times and the Cognitive-Behavioral Theory comes to mind. As I read through the chapter I couldn’t help but think

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    Behavioral Theory The behavioral theory suggests that people with OCD associate certain objects or situations with fear‚ and that they learn to avoid the things they fear or to perform rituals that help reduce the fear. This pattern of fear and avoidance/ritual may begin when people are under periods of high emotional stress‚ such as starting a new job or ending a relationship. At such times‚ we are more vulnerable to fear and anxiety. Often things once regarded as "neutral" may begin to bring

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    Piaget’s Key Ideas Adaptation  What it says: adapting to the world through assimilation and accommodation  Assimilation  The process by which a person takes material into their mind from the environment‚ which may mean changing the evidence of their senses to make it fit.  Accommodation  The difference made to one’s mind or concepts by the process of assimilation.  Note that assimilation and accommodation go together: you can’t have one without the other.  Classification  The ability to

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    These two theories have created debates between psychologists for many years. Hans j. Eysenck‚ Ph.D.‚ D.Sc.‚ is one of the world ’s most cited psychologists. He is a professor at the Institute of Psychiatry of the University of London‚ where he started the discipline of clinical psychology in Great Britain. He is a pioneer in the use of behavior therapy as well as research in personality theory and measurements. The biological theory has to do with his findings that individual differences in personality

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    Childhood obesity has become a growing problem in the Unites States for the past few decades‚ which is the condition of having excess body fat. In the United States‚ the rate of childhood obesity has tripled since the 1970’s. Today‚ we can expect about one in five children ages 6-19 to be obese. Childhood obesity can lead to many negative long-term impacts on a person’s physical and emotional health and increases the risk for asthma‚ sleep apnea‚ type 2 diabetes‚ heart disease‚ depression‚ lower

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    Framework and Application 2 Samantha Erb COUN5239 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

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    1 Reflection of the Developmental Theory Activity Rossiter EDU/305 June 28‚ 2010 Mayra Perez 2 Running head: Reflection of the Developmental Theory Activity Team D’s Piaget’s Concrete Operational Stage – Five Senses Lesson Plan covered the developmental theory. Piaget’s Concrete Operational Stage is his third of four stages of cognitive development.  This stage is from seven to about eleven.  In this

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    leading epidemic in the American culture is Obesity. With the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases reporting more than one-third of children 2 to 19 being obese or overweight (2012)‚ in the U.S. this is a major concern. Unhealthy life and diet choices can easily lead to an unfit lifestyle which exceeds into adulthood. It is rather common to see a pattern of obesity within a family. If a child is born to a

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