Psychological Disorders and Treatment: By Diane Roger-Arroya Psy124 unit 9 Assignment June 18‚ 2013 A psychological disorder is also known as a mental disorder. A pattern of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple life areas and/or create distress for the person experiencing these symptoms is what psychological disorder. Examples of psychological disorder are bipolar disorder‚ obsessive compulsive disorder‚ and Schizophrenia are some to name. With the proper diagnosis a client
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methods and approaches used with regards to specific client’s needs and personality as well as consideration regarding presenting issues. Here a case study of Jane is used to argue /evaluate and assess how both a psychodynamic counselor and cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT) would view the case study of Jane from their perspectives. Consideration will be given from both a psychodynamic approach and CBT approach of how a therapist might work with Jane. The main similarities and differences of
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adulthood. I would recommend Cognitive and Behavioral therapy approach for Lucy. This approach is best for those dealing with personality‚ anxiety‚ mood‚ etc. disorders (Stangor‚ 2010). They both are short-term and is preferred over long-term because it can lead to dependence on a therapist (Psych Central‚ 2013). The idea of cognitive therapy is that changing thoughts will change emotions‚ and that the new emotions will then influence behavior. The goal of cognitive therapy is not necessarily to get
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ARTICLE IN PRESS Behaviour Research and Therapy 45 (2007) 687–698 www.elsevier.com/locate/brat Group cohesion in cognitive-behavioral group therapy for social phobia Marlene Taube-Schiffa‚ Michael K. Suvakb‚ Martin M. Antonyc‚d‚e‚Â Peter J. Bielinge‚f‚ Randi E. McCabed‚e a Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care Department‚ Princess Margaret Hospital‚ Toronto‚ ON‚ Canada b Department of Psychology‚ Boston University‚ Boston‚ MA‚ USA c Department of Psychology‚ Ryerson University‚ 350
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For each case‚ include the following: An analysis of the situation and possible causes for the subject’s behavior A preliminary diagnosis of the subject’s disorder using the symptoms he or she displays The set of therapies you suggest for helping the subject deal with his or her symptoms Case Study Number One: Karen Karen is a 30-year-old single woman. She was referred to a psychiatrist after six visits to her primary care physician complaining of headaches‚ body aches‚ sharp pains
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climate. There are many core concepts of Person-Centered therapy that I do not align with; for example‚ in Person-Centered Therapy‚ there is a belief that most clients have the capacity to understand and resolve their own problems without directive intervention by the therapist. I do not necessarily agree with this‚ and as a therapist‚ I would take a directive role in therapy with most of my clients. I would not necessarily use Person-Centered Therapy to form my therapeutic goals. I would incorporate aspects
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have insulin therapy several times a week in order to get well. Once John has returned home‚ he is seen taking two pink tablets several times a day. John appears to be keeping to himself while trying to
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The Wonder Drug “One in eight persons needs treatment for depression during his or her lifetime” (Prozac.com). Prozac is claimed as the wonder drug cure for obsessive compulsive disorder‚ depression‚ bulimia‚ and panic disorder by fixing the imbalance of chemicals in the brain. Many documented cases have been made about side effects of Prozac and how it has negatively affected many of its users. Doctors need to have more responsibility and stricter guidelines for diagnosis of adolescent
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Purpose Statement This paper is intended to explore the intervention Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and its effectiveness in treating children with a history of trauma who are also experiencing symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This paper will discuss the significance and prevalence of children with traumatic histories in the United States‚ and the effects associated with those traumas and the importance for addressing this issue in the context of the child
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depression (n=75). The prediction was treatment would be most significant in the dual diagnosed group. Many of the same devices were used to evaluate depression and alcohol intake and intervention was introduced in week two starting with Cognitive Behavioral therapy with some motivational words and coping mechanisms introduced. (Baker‚ Kavanagh‚ Kay-Lambkin‚ Hunt‚ Lewin‚ Carr‚ and Connoly‚
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