Types of Therapy Amy N. Johnson Liberty University Abstract This report contains information discussing the different types of therapy and a brief description of each. Professional literature and journals were chosen for research based on their content and relevance. The four main types of therapy were chosen for discussion: psychodynamic‚ behavioral‚ humanistic‚ and existential. A brief history of therapy is given and the main contributors to each type of therapy are also mentioned
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Aromatherapy interesting but I hope to find much more information on how it treats people physically and psychology. For my second choice‚ I chose meditation because I know very little about it yet its one of the most popular forms of complimentary therapy known today. I hope to find information on these two topics from as much secondary sources as possible‚ including books‚ websites‚ documentaries etc. I also hope to include at least one primary source of information for each topic. An interview‚
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Epictetus‚ and Marcus Aurelius. Following were the key beliefs: * Destructive emotions resulted from errors in judgment‚ and that a sage‚ or person of "moral and intellectual perfection‚" would not suffer such emotions. * virtue is sufficient for happiness - stoic calm * best indication of an individual’s philosophy was not what a person said but how he behaved * Men are disturbed not by things‚ but by the views which they take of them * Shakespeare in Hamlet‚ Act2‚ Scene2 --
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2. Explain the importance of a child or young person centred approach (2.2) Every assessment should be child centred and all decisions should be made in the child’s best interests. The ensures that each assessment responds to the child’s individual needs and takes note of any impacts external situations or people may have on them (such as parents’ behaviour). This is especially important‚ as every child is different. It is important to draw together information from the child‚ the family and relevant
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Behavior therapy has made remarkable headway since its inception in the early 20th century. Emerging in a time when psychotherapy was dominated by Freudian psychanalysis‚ behavior therapy flourished in spite of harsh scrutiny and opposition. Behavior therapy’s themes and characteristics were regarded as deviate and starkly different from the psychoanalytic model. Although techniques now used in behavior therapy have been used throughout history‚ (i.e.‚ such as intentionally soiling drinks to induce
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about myself‚ the more I think about my problems. The more I think about my problems‚ the more depressed I get.” Explain why your friend’s comment illustrates his need for cognitive therapy. What procedures would a cognitive therapist use to help your friend overcome his negative feelings? Cognitive behavioral therapy is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors. This type of treatment is used to treat a wide range of
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Pet Therapy What is Pet Therapy? Pet Therapy is an area that has received increased attention in therapeutic recreation. In recent years‚ the experts have been relying on pet therapy as a valuable aid in reaching out to the elderly‚ the infirm‚ and to ill or abused children through-out the country.” Pet Therapy is the commonly used term for animal-assisted therapy (AAT)‚ animal-assisted activities (AAA) and pet visitation.” It is also recognized at hospitals around the country as a
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in Health Care 260). Treatment goals need to be established‚ or the patient will not recover much (Encyclopedia 8 and 9). Physical therapists can have PTA’s‚ or assistants. They clean and prepare the work area for when the next patient arrives for therapy (Careers in Health Care 264). Many people stay in this job for over five years. There is a lot to learn‚ and a therapist can do this job for life. It also works as a good part time job (Career Cruising 2). Physical therapists work around eight to
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Person Centered Group Development Group therapy or psychotherapy in the United States‚ has a long history that dates back into the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. During this time the America was being bombarded by masses of immigrants. Most of these immigrants settled in large cities. Organizations such as Hull House in Chicago were founded to assist them in adjusting to life in the United States. Known as settlement houses‚ these agencies helped immigrant groups lobby for better
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Physical Therapy Physical therapists held about 198‚600 jobs in 2010. Physical therapists‚ sometimes referred to as PTs‚ help people who have injuries or illnesses improve their movement and manage their pain. Physical therapists work as part of a healthcare team‚ overseeing the work of physical therapist assistants and aides and consulting with physicians and surgeons and other specialists. Physical therapists also work at preventing loss of mobility by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented
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