ASSSIGNMENT TITLE: GESTALT KEY CONCEPTS Gestalt therapy aims for self knowledge‚ acceptance and growth by looking at the current existence. This theory entails concepts around what is actually currently happening rather than what has happened in the past. It focuses on the here and now‚ not on what should be‚ could be or what was. From this present centred forcus‚ one can become clear about ones needs‚ wishes‚ goals and values. The concepts emphasized in gestalt therapy are creative adjustment
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In this essay I will be evaluating the claim that Person-Centred therapy offers the therapist all that they will need to treat clients. I will examine both sides of the theory‚ to include looking at the weaknesses and criticisms of person-centred therapy by other writers and weigh these up‚ along with the strengths of using person-centre therapy and when it will be most suited to treat certain disorders. I will also look at Carl Rogers in more depth with his views‚ responses and
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examples you provided explaining the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy theory really helped me understand how the theory in practice could help others. Personally‚ I feel most at ease with the Person-Centered Theory because I believe through one’s strengths one is able to get through whatever situation you are encountering. I also resonate with the closeness that is felt between the client and therapist in this theory type. Person-Centered counseling focuses on‚ “how the client feels about the self
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Paula Mason 04/18/2013 Sensation and Perception Gestalt: Approach to Perceptual Organization Perceptual Organization refers to how we sense and interact with things in our environment. Gestalt psychology come about when a group of German psychologists; Koffka‚ Kohler and Wertheimer began to question that principles of behaviorism and structuralism and they resulted in Gestalt psychology. The theory in terms of piecing elements together cannot be explain because it
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Describe Rogers’ theory with attention to the following four areas: * General theory/philosophy * Theory of personality * Acquisition of dysfunction * “Treatment” of dysfunction This essay will begin by introducing Carl Rogers‚ with a brief description of his upbringing and career background and will go on to discuss the main areas of his theory. The humanistic philosophy will be explained briefly and will lead on to Carl Rogers’ own humanistic beliefs and the birth of client-centred
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Evaluate the claim that Person-Centred Therapy offers the therapist all that he/she will need to treat clients. Introduction In this essay I will look at the claim that Person-Centred Therapy offers the therapist all that he/she will need to treat clients. Firstly‚ I will outline what Person-Centred therapy is and look at what its originator‚ Carl Rogers’‚ theories behind this approach are. I will then discuss some of the criticisms that have been made about Person-Centred Therapy‚ and weigh them up
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THEORIES OF ADLERIAN AND PERSON-CENTER The two theories I gravitate towards in order to be an effective school counselor are Person-Centered and Adlerian. These two theories are important to me‚ because‚ Adlerian therapy deals with issues revolving family and birth order and Person centered is very self directing. These are powerful theories that I connect too‚ because I grew up with several siblings and the importance of being genuine and empathic‚ were values that were instilled in me. The
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which is where therapy comes into the picture. There are many different types of therapy‚ two of which are occupational therapy and physical therapy. These two branches of rehabilitation are very similar and often confused‚ but they are not the same. Physical and occupational therapies often work together and overlap on their treatments. Even though they intersect the therapists are usually looking for a different outcome. The difference in outcome is what makes these two types of therapy crucial to
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individual and group therapy have similarities and differences‚ as well as benefits and limitations. Individual therapy can be described as an effective collaborative between the therapist and the client. During this process the therapist assists the client in identifying problems and setting goals‚ as well as exploring feelings and working through all possible challenges that might occur throughout the course of the intervention. On the other hand‚ even though group therapy is also considered
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Gene therapy has a long rugged road ahead before it can be widely accepted in society. Gene therapy is an experimental technique in which genes are manipulated to prevent disease. Doctors hope to use this technique in the future to prevent future genetic disorders by injecting a gene in the patient’s cells instead of having to turn to surgery or drugs. Currently this process is only used if all other therapies are rendered ineffective. The two most frequently used methods are somatic therapy and germline
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