Theories of Counseling: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Jennifer Z Lewis Liberty University Abstract Cognitive behavioral therapy is a form of treatment that helps clients detect and change dysfunctional and false thought and behavioral patterns through restructuring of their thought process. Cognitive behavioral therapy has shown to be effective with many areas of mental distress including depression‚ anxiety‚ eating disorders‚ and substance abuse. Cognitive behavioral therapy has three main founders:
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Application: Counseling Models and Theories Leigh Lusignan Walden University CPSY 6728-4 Substance Abuse Counseling Facilitator: Dr. Natalie Spencer July 9‚ 2014 Case Study: Jack Today I will briefly summarize two-counseling models and theories (i.e.‚ client centered and Adlerian therapy). The two-model theories will apply to this case study regarding Jack and his alcoholism. I will provide you with strengths and weaknesses pertaining to the two-counseling models and/or theories and the one I
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I. Executive Summary Grief Counseling Center (GCC) is a non-profit organization established to provide counseling services for individuals who are suffering the loss of a family member. Services will be provided at a nominal fee. The Founder of GCC not only believes in the need for this service‚ but also is willing to devote his time and money to help those suffering from grief. Grief Counseling Center provides mental health services for a diversified clientele. Clientele ranges from young children
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The field of Career counseling has gained increased recognition over the past several years and was developed to meet the needs of a society during the industrial age shift from rural to urban living and has extended its focus during other transitional periods of changes in how and where individuals work and live (Firman‚ 2014). Fundamental to career counseling movement is Frank Parsons‚ who is considered the father of the career guidance movement (Zunker‚ 2012). Career development is considered
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Running Head: PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING Professional School Counseling in today’s Society Abstract The role of the school has changed tremendously from it early beginnings. Today school counselors are trained professional who should be equipped to meet the needs of our students. The school counselor is considered a partner with the school system. They are responsible for implementing programs that
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A Paradigm Shift in counseling Philosophy Upon reading the article‚ A Paradigm Shift in Counseling Philosophy‚ I learned that the word culture can take on a different meaning. A culture is normally referred to as a part of a race‚ how individuals within this culture act and what these individuals believe collectively. I found that culture is also a proper term to use for groups of individuals who exude the same interest‚ share commonalities and do not have to be of a particular race. For example
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Therapy Basic Philosophy Key Concepts Therapeutic Goals Therapist’s Function and Role Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures Psychoanalytic Human beings are basically determined by psychic energy and by early experiences. Unconscious motives and conflicts are central in present behavior. Early development is of critical importance. View of human nature: Deterministic Life instincts – sexual drive Death instincts – aggressive drive Structure of personality – id‚ ego‚ superego The unconscious
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A group Counseling Project Proposal - sample INTRODUCTION What is Group Counseling? Purpose of the group counseling varies from group to group. It can be therapeutic‚ educational‚ or helping people to make fundamental changes in their way of thinking‚ feeling and behaving (Corey‚ 2004‚ p. 7). Group counseling/therapy has the advantage of being more effective than individual therapy because‚ it more closely stimulates social interactions and interpersonal communication patterns than does individual
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Multicultural counseling requires an unbiased view of the world and other cultures to give effective results. It is important for counselors to be knowledgeable of clients’ cultures and other factors affecting their behaviors to provide effective counseling. In addition‚ counselors should be aware prejudices regarding other people and cultures. The symptoms of mental disorders are found worldwide‚ although there are some cultural bound disorders. Cultural bound disorders or “Syndrome”‚ tends to manifest
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is considering entering counseling‚ you deserve to know about your therapist’s approach‚ my thoughts and beliefs about the counseling process. There are several aspects of an effective counselor. Three of those aspects are thorough knowledge of a specific theoretical orientation‚ excellent use of counseling skills and personal history. What is my theory of counseling‚ what helps or hinders effective therapy‚ and what influences in my life have led me to a career in counseling? I have found circumstances
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