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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Animal-assisted therapy sprouted from the idea and initial belief in the supernatural powers of animals and animal spirits. First appearing in the groupings of early hunter gatherer societies. In modern times Animals are seen as "agents of socialization" and as providers of "social support and relaxation." [5] Though animal assisted therapy is believed to have began in these early human periods it is undocumented and based on speculation. The earliest reported use of AAT for the mentally ill took
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6.1 Evaluate the form of therapy that would be the most beneficial in treating someone with an eating disorder. The forms of therapies that are beneficial in treating someone with an eating disorder are Feminist Therapy‚ Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Brief Therapy. These three treatments have been successful with someone with an eating disorder but there are many more which in addition to the predominant approaches used by therapist and other members of the treatment team have been adapted and
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What is mirror box therapy? Mirror therapy is used for individuals who have experienced a stroke‚ phantom limb pain‚ and peripheral nerve injury and coordination disorder. Patients are instructed to place their affected limb inside a “mirror box” that is placed perpendicular to the centre of the body. The patient performs identical‚ exaggerated movements or sensory experiences with both limbs. While attempting to move or feel‚ the patient is encouraged to look at the mirror image of their non-effected
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I was once told that Occupational Therapy (OT) is a rare blend of science and humanism‚ intellectual rigour and compassion‚ and when asked to reflect on my first year as an OT student‚ I simply could not agree more. When introduced to OT at the Wits Career’s Day I was instantly impressed by the wide scope of practice that OTs have after completing a basic degree and by the holistic nature of treatment. It is an application requirement of the Health Sciences department that each OT applicant completes
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SYMPTOMS: Depression: a feeling of extreme hopelessness and despair. Cognitive Deficits: Confusion and Impaired Memory: a deficiency of the mental functions needed to produce thought. Activity: Walking a therapy dog. This assumes that the client has chosen the activity because it has personal meaning to them and supports their occupational roles. This is a real occupation that the therapist and client can engage in together which can occur in several settings when appropriate safety measures
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Music Therapy as an Alternative Treatment for Depression An estimated 121 million people worldwide are believed to suffer from depression. A disturbance in appetite‚ sleep patterns‚ and overall functioning preoccupies many individuals every single day. This life-altering mood disorder often leads to a low sense of self-esteem and feelings of worthlessness and guilt. Doctors and psychiatrists have been developing a variety of treatments for years. In a world that is so dependent
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career was right for me. When doctors diagnosed my son with autism‚ therapy was our main goal. Specifically‚ occupational therapy. When I saw first hand the difference it made in our lives‚ I knew I wanted to help change the lives of people. Although‚ I have considered and researched other careers‚ occupational therapy assisting fits both my personal and career goals. Having seen first hand the way an occupational therapy assistant can drastically change a person’s life‚ I chose to
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about myself‚ the more I think about my problems. The more I think about my problems‚ the more depressed I get.” Explain why your friend’s comment illustrates his need for cognitive therapy. What procedures would a cognitive therapist use to help your friend overcome his negative feelings? Cognitive behavioral therapy is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors. This type of treatment is used to treat a wide range of
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(2007). Defining an occupational therapy intervention for people with psychosis. British Journal of Occupational Therapy. 70 (3) 96-106 Corr S. Siddons L. (2005). An introduction to the selection of outcome measure. British Journal of Occupational therapy. 65 (5) 203-206 Emerson H. Cook J. Polatajko H. Segal R. (1998). Enjoyment experiences as described by persons with schizophrenia: A qualitative study. The Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. 65 (4) 183-192 Fieldhouse J. (2008)
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