Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopment disorder commonly associated with a child but can also be detected in adults. ADHD affects ones ability to regulate his/her attention span‚ impulse‚ and activity level. ADHD can not be diagnosed by a blood test or brain scan. However‚ it can be diagnosed by health professionals that form an opinion after observing a child’s behavior and obtaining input from caregivers. Frank
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little differently? That question is the essence of ADHD. ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is defined as a “persistent pattern of inattention and / or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development (APA‚ p. 78).” Since there is an abundance of information concerning this topic‚ this paper will focus on the nature and effects of ADHD‚ highlighting cognitive and genetic research‚ while
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CHAPTER ONE PRESENTATION OF THE PROBLEM Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder‚ also known as ADHD‚ is one of the most common childhood psychiatric disorders with a prevalence rate of 3 to 5 percent of school-aged children (Worley & Wolraich 2005‚ p. 1571). The ADHD society of the Philippines‚ a young and dynamic organization committed to create a loving‚ understanding and supportive environment for children‚ adolescents and adults with this disorder has been vigorously
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These disabilities drastically affect my ability to focus‚ especially on abstract concepts like math which require nuanced thinking and precision. ADHD also affects my organization skills‚ leaving me scatter-brained and forgetful. Leaves me with social anxiety and feelings of inadequacy‚ causing me to feel nervous about asking for help or clarification due to the (admittedly unfounded and ridiculous)
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Narrative Family Therapy Narrative family therapy is a theoretical model that has grown out of the postmodern movement. Based on the idea that reality not simply concrete and observable‚ but subject to a person’s perception of the experience and the story he tells himself about who he is in the world. Rather than focusing on behaviors‚ narrative therapy focuses on how the clients interpret their experiences‚ then helps them to create a more positive story. This goes beyond reframing‚ a technique
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Title Jensen‚ P 2011‚ ’Why should psychiatrists learn about narrative therapy?’‚ Australian and New Zealand Journal Of Psychiatry‚ vol. 45‚ no.9‚ pp. 709-711. Retrieved June 10‚ 2013‚ from SAGE Premier 2013. Topic This article promotes the addition of Narrative Therapy (NT) to psychiatric practices as tool to help stabilize patients as they begin treatment. Jensen‚ a clinical physiatrist‚ raises awareness of this psychotherapy to other psychiatrists in belief that it creates a respectful
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This paper will evaluate the effectiveness of Brief Narrative Therapy in treating abused women who are in shelters. In addition to living with violence‚ many women who seek shelter have been living in poverty‚ dependent on humanitarian aid‚ and suffering from trauma. Being abused undermines virtually every aspect of a woman’s life; her physical as well as her mental health. Psychiatric effects may include depression‚ suicidal thoughts‚ dissociation‚ Post Traumatic Stress Disorder‚ eating disorders
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weaknesses of narrative therapy is that the focus on externalizing problems allows avoidance of deeper issues (Rasheed‚ Rasheed‚ & Marley‚ 2011‚ p. 322). In the case of the Michael’s family‚ this should not be as much of a problem. Due to the fact that the Michael’s were referred for grief counseling and the children are showing signs of grief and trauma‚ the concerns of not addressing deeper issues does not apply to the aspects of grief therapy. It may still apply to some of the aspects of therapy relating
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For its time‚ narrative therapy was considered radical and unlike past therapies used. The major contributors‚ Michael White and David Epston‚ put aside the main idea and view of the preceding and dominate psychological theories and focused on the person’s story. Both White and Epston were influenced by French post-structural philosopher Michel Foucault. His ideas were largely based on existentialism‚ which gave worth to a person’s own experience. Narrative therapy became a tool to help people
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The Multicultural Effectiveness of Narrative Therapy Liberty University HSER 509 Dr. M. E. Cooper July 05‚ 2013 Abstract One of the most difficult situations that face counselors and their clients is the daunting task of listening with understanding while removing bias from the counselors thought process. The wall of bias and not understanding creates fear for those seeking help from the counseling institution. While there are many different counseling techniques available to the counselor
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