Psychotherapy From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia "Therapist" redirects here. For other types of therapists‚ see Therapy. Psychotherapy is therapeutic interaction or treatment contracted between a trained professional and a client‚ patient‚ family‚ couple‚ or group. Simply‚ psychotherapy is a general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychiatrist‚ psychologist or other mental health provider. During psychotherapy‚ one hopes to learn about their condition and moods‚ feelings
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Ethical Scenario A therapist is working at a Physical Rehabilitation Therapy Clinic and a juvenile age 16 is referred to their clinic for treatment of severe burns that has limited the function of the patients arms and hands. Upon examining the child‚ the therapist notices several other burn marks‚ and unexplained bruises on the patient. The therapist works with the child for a couple of weeks‚ and begins pressing the child about how the burns and marks occurred. The child was being physically
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people might question the relationship between occupational therapy and physical therapy. Some think the professions are the same or that the terms are the same; there are a few different therapies for people who have been faced with a stroke‚ a disability‚ or any injury that has caused physical restrictions. The methods and techniques used in these therapies can overlap with each other‚ but both occupational therapy and physical therapy covers all aspects of the patient’s health including their physical
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There subsists a diversity of therapy modalities employed for many assorted reasons to help those suffering from addiction; all with a comparable resolve to help individuals live positive and fulfilling lives. A few theories that I would like to try out and further develop would be the following: Narrative Therapy- Normally‚ narrative therapy will be utilized as part of an all-inclusive treatment plan that may consist of other therapy modalities‚ psychotherapy‚ group work‚ and medications and/or
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Group therapy has its roots from WWII but is still very common today. There are many different factors of group therapy. The first is that group therapy offers new information to individuals. The group leader may offer advice but also group members share their experiences. This leads to the presence of hope by both the therapist and group members. Another factor to group therapy is universality which shows that everyone struggles with problems and that an individual is not alone (BOOK). A benefit
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Occupational Therapy and its role in Autism Spectrum Disorder Occupational Therapy plays a significant role in helping individuals who have Autism Spectrum Disorder become more self-reliant. Many individuals start receiving Occupational Therapy as children to “enhance motor skill development as well as to address sensory integration issues.” (IAN Research Findings: Occupational Therapy) “Occupational Therapy services are defined according to the person’s needs and desired goals and priorities for
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The Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) Since man has had his first start‚ animals have been right along beside him‚ and for good reason. Animals are a way to bring out the emotion in people‚ they can make us calm‚ or happy‚ and even sad when we have to say our goodbyes. Therefore‚ naturally by adding them to a psychological part in medicine was a very good idea‚ and it is an idea that has been around for a long time. It is not just affecting people mentally but physically as well. There is
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Within Chapter 11 of On Being a Therapist‚ Kottler (2010) reviews he various alternative methods or therapies therapists utilize to help them avoid burnout and remain emotional healthy‚ while working in this field. Despite therapists primary goals of helping others learn healthy ways to change maladaptive behaviors‚ the majority of therapists are unfortunately not open to changing their own maladaptive behaviors. I think this stems from the fact that therapists get so comfortable with teaching
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The future of physical therapy is not just rehabilitation‚ but education. There is a serious lack of education in health and fitness throughout the population. As an aspiring physical therapist‚ I hope to incorporate aspects of health‚ fitness‚ and nutrition into my practice. Physical therapists need to rehabilitate‚ but also prevent and educate for the future. In my experience‚ many patients are back again and again after their first time in therapy because they do not know how to continue at home
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Discuss complementary therapies that are available for users of health and social care services. Contents page! Acupuncture…………………………………………………………………………………………….. page (3-4) Reiki…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. page (5-6) Reflexology……………………………………………………………………………………………….. page (7-8) Aromatherapy…………………………………………………………………………………………… page (9-10) Art therapy ………………………………………………………………………………………………. page (11-12) References………………………………………………………………………………………………
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