Cognitive Behavior Therapy It is not uncommon for adolescents to experiment with a variety of substances. However‚ studies have shown that children who experiment with substances at a young age are more likely to use other drugs later in life (Focus Adolescent Services‚ 2000). For example‚ an estimated 40% of youth who begin drinking at or before the age of 14 years will become dependent on alcohol (Schneider Institute for Health Policy‚ 2001). Some adolescents’ exposure may be limited to
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Therapy‚ when used to treat depression‚ often comes in the form of psychotherapy- talk therapy (DBSA‚ n.d.). Talk therapy involves both talking about problems‚ and working towards solutions to those problems (DBSA‚ n.d.). It can help a person with depression understand their illness‚ overcome their insecurities or fears‚ cope with stress‚ improve relationships‚ and end destructive habits (DBSA‚ n.d.). It can also help teach them new ways to think about situations to overcome inbred responses. A therapist
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and some family members in particular. A good family therapy for addiction treatment program is a great way to address family problems created by addiction. A Model Family Therapy for Addiction Treatment Program At Lakeview Health in Jacksonville‚ Florida‚ an intensive 4-day family therapy program has been developed as an auxiliary program to the facility’s standard treatment fare. This would include detox‚ individual counseling‚ group therapy‚ alumni programs and anything else that would be considered
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Play therapy is a counseling technique that uses objects such as toys‚ clay‚ or sand trays to help both adults and children solve problems that they may face on a daily basis. Play therapy also promotes social development. During play therapy sessions‚ the counselors observe and reflect the child’s behavior. Since children cannot verbally express their feelings like adults‚ play therapy is very effective for them because it allows them to express themselves through toys. The more I work with
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Narrative therapy was developed by a number of people including Michael White and David Epston. Narrative therapy assumes that everyone has stories about themselves that determine how they view themselves‚ their situation‚ and their world. These stories are instrumental in the approach a person takes to living. The role of the narrative therapist is to hear the stories that people bring in with them‚ to investigate the role of the problem and its effects‚ to be curious about the times a person has
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When in the existential process of therapy for Laura it is the therapist job not to focus on the past‚ but rather work with Laura to explore the decisions that are in front of her. However retrospection is used to understand the implications of Laura’s past choices and her beliefs that led
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Occupational Therapy program would build my confidence and motivation‚ allowing me to focus on volunteering in facilities that incorporate Occupational Therapy services. I would not have to look toward different avenues of study if I had a secured position. I always have and will continue to take my education seriously and work diligently in order to reach my goals and become an Occupational Therapist like I dream to be. For several years I have been looking toward a career in Occupational Therapy. I had
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hold a Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies. I customized my major to concentrate on Art Therapy by focusing on psychology and art. I’m certified by the Art Therapy Credentials Board and am ready to begin my career as an Art Therapist. I have always been drawn to the visual arts as a means to express myself‚ and have used art to process events throughout my life. I am excited to begin using Art Therapy as a tool to help others work through their emotions. I am drawn to Northlake Behavioral Health
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that followed him. I want to explore Client/Person Centered Therapy. This is a type of therapy that was pioneered by Carl Rogers. This therapy is different because as the name suggests it solely focuses on the client. ’In focusing on the client‚ the client’s feelings are deeply explored. The assumption is however‚ that the client was never able to have their feelings heard by the people surrounding them. Person Centered Therapy would allow the client to then be able to express their feelings
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Solution Focused Therapy or Brief Therapy is a counselling technique that focuses on solutions in the present and future instead of the past. It is a short-term goal focused approach that moves clients away from their problems to solutions. Solution focused therapy is based on the idea that to help clients focus on things related to how change happens rather than concentrating on how problems develop. Solution focused therapy focuses on the future and how life will be better when their goals
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