An Integrative Model of Counseling Frank-Hagen Hofmann Contact: Counseling Service for Students Gartenstraße 2 ▪ D-69115 Heidelberg fh.hofmann@stw.uni-heidelberg.de 2 Fedora Summer University‚ Leiden 16.06.2008 Who I am… • 2001 – 2006 Study at the Department of Psychology‚ Heidelberg University • Since april 2007 PhD student at the Counseling Service for Students‚ University of Heidelberg Currently training in Behavior Therapy 3 Fedora Summer University‚ Leiden 16.06.2008
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Depression in the Elderly Depression later in life frequently coexists with other medical illnesses and disabilities. In addition‚ advancing age is often accompanied by loss of key social support systems due to the death of a spouse or siblings‚ retirement‚ and/or relocation of residence. Because of their change in circumstances and the fact that they’re expected to slow down‚ doctors and family may miss the diagnosis of depression in elderly people‚ delaying effective treatment. As a result
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Depression and Genetics Depression is the feeling of extreme sadness‚ loneliness‚ hopelessness‚ helplessness‚ and worthlessness‚ which proceed for weeks and prevent normal functioning. It is normal to feel sad and depressed when a significant negative change has happened in one’s life‚ it is considered an appropriate behavior as long as one can overcome it and resume to normal functioning within a considerable period of time. In my paper‚ I will be discussing Depression illness‚ the main causes
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objective of this paper is to develop a thorough understanding of treatments available for mothers with postpartum depression and formulate a research question that can provide for future direction. Postpartum depression is universally recognized as a serious condition affecting 10-15% of women within a year of birth (O’Hara & Swain‚ 1992). The high prevalence of postpartum depression among mothers makes this an issue worth exploring the type of treatments available. A set of physical and psychological
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Written Report Written Report Title: Types of Counseling Approaches School Year /Semester: 1st Semester/ 2011-2012 Reporter: John Carlo J. Sto. Domingo School/Department: SSTED/1-Biyo Types of Counseling Approaches A counselor’s assistance to an individual depends on the type of counseling he uses. The five types of counseling approaches are: Directive or Clinical Counseling‚ Non-directive Counseling (Client-Centered)‚ Group and Environmental Counseling‚ Group Counseling and Developmental Counseling
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u10a1 Project: Case Study COUN5239 Theories of Psychotherapy INTRODUCTION The five basic needs‚ survival‚ belonging‚ power‚ fun‚ and freedom‚ of every human being is the underlying concept of Reality Therapy. Attempting to fulfill these needs is what motivates all human behavior. Choice theory is the major construct of reality therapy and operates under the notion that all human beings are responsible for their own behavior and choices. Choices that meet one of the
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Unit K/601/7629 Professional Organisational Issues in Counselling 1.1 Define what is meant by the term counselling Counseling is a therapeutic relationship with a trained professional to help you understand the underlying causes of your problems and help you to find different ways of coping with and dealing with your difficulties. 1.2 Explain their own philosophical approach to counselling “Counselling is a multi-dimensional process to aid the well-being of an individual‚ using techniques
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Depression is a state of low mood and hatred to activity that can have negative effects on an individual’s behavior‚ feelings‚ thoughts‚ view of the world‚ and physical status. Most people feel anxious or depressed at times. Losing a loved one‚ getting fired from a job‚ going through a divorce‚ and other difficult situations can lead a person to feel sad‚ lonely‚ scared‚ nervous‚ or anxious. These feelings are normal reactions to life’s stressors. But some people experience these feelings daily
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Depression is invading people’s lives all over the world. Just until recent years‚ the diagnosis of depression did not exist‚ and treatment was not possible because depression was not considered an illness‚ simply something demonic. Researchers have paved a hefty path towards the discovery of depression‚ its symptoms‚ and possible treatments; following the first sighting of depression with Job and Saul in the First Testament. The understanding of this illness is still incomplete and will continue
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will mainly focus on applying CBT to depression. Depression can be described as a type of afflicted psychological well being‚ where the individual lacks confidence in their own worth (DH‚ 2004). Overall‚ this paper will review literature which is of assistance to the argument of whether cognitive behaviour therapy is an effective aid for depression. Cognitive behaviour therapy is widely used in treatment for many psychological disorders‚ more importantly depression. The reason for this is that cognitive
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