CBT and REBT share some similarities‚ they both rely in reality testing‚ and it is described as a highly organized process in the therapy process. Both approaches perceive human nature as series of past experiences shaping the level those clients may misconstrue versions of reality (Corey‚ 2013‚ p.305). The main goal for both approaches is centered in therapeutic change for the client as a result of the therapist interaction. REBT describes the therapist approach as an educational process. The
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Disorder Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an emotional illness that is classified as an anxiety disorder and usually develops as a result of a frightening‚ life-threatening‚ or otherwise highly unsafe experience. PTSD sufferers re-experience the traumatic event or events in some way‚ tend to avoid people‚ places‚ or other things that remind them of the event‚ and are extremely sensitive to normal life experiences. Virtually any trauma may cause PTSD. Such events often include either experiencing
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Medications are nearly always used in conjunction with psychotherapy for PTSD‚ because while medications may treat some of the symptoms commonly associated with the disorder‚ they will not relieve a person of the flashbacks or feelings associated with the original trauma. If one is receiving a medication from a general practitioner or their doctor‚ they should seek a psychotherapy referral in addition to the prescription. Medications: A. Antidepressants fluoxetine (Prozac) sertraline (Zoloft)
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Jacqueline Lantau Pysch 2301 Webster Sec. 405 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder‚ or what doctors call PTSD‚ is a serious mental illness becoming increasingly serious in our community. PTSD is a mental disorder that develops after a person encounters extreme physical harm or close to damaging harm. Another cause of PTSD is men being deployed into war and experiencing extreme trauma that many Americans go a whole lifetime with out seeing. Post- traumatic stress disorder can be treated but even though
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Medicinal Marijuana and PTSD Lorri S. Gray Western Governors University Abstract In this paper I intend to show you that the best treatment for PTSD is in fact medicinal marijuana‚ also known as cannabis. I will show past and present studies and research analysis that shows that properly used‚ cannabis can successfully treat PTSD . PTSD sufferers are among the highest users of cannabis. Research shows that not only can cannabis help the PTSD patient‚ with nightmares and mood swings‚ it
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Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions‚ behaviours‚ and cognitions through a goal-oriented‚ systematic process. The name refers to behaviour therapy‚ cognitive therapy‚ and to therapy based upon a combination of basic behavioural and cognitive research. CBT was primarily developed through an integration of behaviour therapy (first popularized by Edward Thorndike) with cognitive therapy (developed by Aaron Beckand and Albert Ellis)
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functioning. Research has noted that many of these children will become fearful of their environment and develop expectations that their future will be unhappy. These children are in need of interventions to help them develop productive modes of coping. Over the years there have been many therapies and interventions researched in treating children with various behavior‚ emotional and psychological problems. Many children are treated for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after witnessing traumatic events
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returning from combat all around the world (Kaiman‚ 2003). Post-traumatic stress disorder is a complicated disorder. Symptoms have often been confused with symptoms of other disorders or overlooked altogether. This can create a problem when diagnosing PTSD and treating it. This paper‚ however‚ can correct these issues by reviewing the definition as according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and discussing treatments and techniques in
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The Efficacy Between CBT and REBT The argument between CBT being more efficacious than REBT derives from Padesky and Beck (2003) stating that CBT is an empirically based system of therapy‚ whereas REBT is a philosophically based psychotherapy. Ellis (2005) found this only to be partially true; for both CBT and REBT (especially since CBT is heavily routed in REBT) were both derived from philosophical systems. Also‚ REBT comprises an empirical basis due to the lack of support Ellis (2005) found from
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ESSAY ASSIGNMENT 1 The counseling model that I have chosen to compare with CBT is Transactional Analysis or TA. I have chosen TA because I have found it to be a helpful model when working with clients; I use elements of TA teaching regularly in my counseling practice. I particularly like the teaching on ego states and have found this useful not only in enabling me to understand my clients but also to enable me to help clients understand themselves and their relationship’s so that they have the tools
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