Running Head: PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS Pursuit of Happyness: Using Solution-Focused and Narrative Therapy Approaches PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS Abstract Pursuit of Happyness is a movie where a man‚ Chris Gardner is a salesman that goes from one medical facility to another trying to sell portable medical x-ray machines. When his sales do not go as planned‚ Chris and his family end up losing their home‚ his wife leaves‚ and he is left to provide for his 5 year old son. As the movie progresses
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The uniqueness of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is focusing what is possible‚ rather than thinking negatively about a problem. It is not necessary to identify the cause of the problem for change to occur in the approach. Also‚ SFBT does not specify any solution to problems because there are various ways to solve the problem. Clients are allowed to choose their goals. The main concepts SFBT is the conversation with clients on creating success and the client’s vision of the solution. The following question
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Stillman Genograms can be very enlightening for families. Many patterns of multigenerational issues can be exposed and explored by beginning with a genogram. There are patterns of medical issues that can be brought to light and give a family a chance to make healthier choices in an effort to stave off the effects of genetic predispositions to certain illnesses. The same can be said for patterns of addictions across multiple generations of the family. When these patterns of addictions are uncovered
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Carla and Tomàs‚ have come to therapy seeking assistance with their current relationship. Carla states distress around her identity‚ “When we are out in public‚ we are read as a straight couple. It feels so weird to me -- my feelings for Tom haven’t changed‚ but I feel like I have lost a part of my identity”. While‚ Tomás presents with two conflicting positions. During his hormone therapy‚ he reports feeling really good and solid within himself‚ however‚ his response to Carla indicates feelings of
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Annotated list of resources: * Berg‚ Insoo Kim‚ “What is Solution Focused Brief Therapy” http://www.sfbta.org/ Explanations from the developer of the concept * Cherry‚ Kendra‚ “What is Positive Psychology” http://psychology.about.com History of Positive Psychology uses and guidelines * Trepper‚ Terry S. “Solution Focused Therapy Treatment Manual “ http://www.solutionfocused.net/treatmentmanual.html Treatment Manual Compare and Contrast The key focus of positive psychology
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Thoughts on Counseling A Definition of Counseling and the Most Essential Characteristics of a Helping Relationship According to the American Counseling Association (2011)‚ "Counseling is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals‚ families‚ and groups to accomplish mental health‚ wellness‚ education‚ and career goals." This is a very concise and accurate overview in defining the complex world of counseling. The crucial word in this definition is "empowers;" to empower an individual
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Solution focused brief therapy a type of talking therapy was developed in the 1980’s by husband and wife Steven De Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg and other members of their team. SFBT focuses on finding solutions to problems rather than addressing problems. Its focuses on future outcomes and goal setting methods to elicit change in an individuals prefeered future. A number of techniques are used including the miracle question. SFBT believe that change is constant and that each indiviudla has the
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Living with Person Centred values will change my world. Discuss this with reference to Person Centred theory and your own experiences. Introduction Person Centred therapy was founded and developed by Carl Rogers in the 1940’s. Carl Rogers believed that all human beings are essentially good and will strive towards the goal of becoming a whole person who is achieving their potential. Rogers calls this ‘Actualising’. He believed that every client had the ability to change themselves‚ his style
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Emotionally-Focused Therapy Related to Attachment Theory Jordan Gies Metropolitan State University PSY 2150 To love and be loved in return is essential for an individual’s happiness. In accordance with many other aspects of life‚ marital status as been linked to influencing ones life in a positive way; making it happier (Stack‚ Eshleman‚ 527). The problem with this is that not all marriages stay healthy and good. With divorce rates raging from 40%-50% in the United States‚ there ends up being a
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Psychiatric Nursing – Therapeutic Interventions. Part Two) how may the RPN use Solution Focused Therapy as a therapeutic Intervention to promote the service users recovery? Recovery The concept of recovery in mental health has been defined in a number of ways and intrinsically‚ is a contested concept. Anthony (1993) labels recovery as a process which is personal and unique. He describes it as a way of living a satisfying‚ hopeful life that is free from limitations caused by illness. This does not
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