Psychotherapy December 14‚ 2014 Dr. Damaris Conrad Abstract Within this paper there will be a description of the Cognitive Behavioral Theory‚ the theories basic philosophies‚ how the theory aligns with my own values and philosophy‚ evidence supporting this theory‚ appropriateness for diverse populations. Along with providing information on the Cognitive Behavioral Theory‚ this theory will be applied to the case of Margarita which will include: goals for Margarita‚ interventions and techniques
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder‚ Adult Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a mental disorder. People with this condition constantly worry about everyday events. Unlike normal anxiety‚ worry related to GAD is not triggered by a specific event. These worries also do not fade or get better with time. GAD interferes with life functions‚ including relationships and school. GAD can vary from mild to severe. People with severe GAD can have intense waves of anxiety with physical symptoms (panic attacks)
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If you or someone you know is looking for substance abuse treatment in Farmington‚ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an effective method. How does CBT work? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a treatment method that helps the client identify harmful thought patterns and enables them to engage in alternative thought patterns which will allow them to regulate distressing emotions and harmful behavior. It works on the theory that learning processes play a huge part in problems like drug abuse. It equips
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Cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) of depression is a psychotherapeutic treatment approach that involves the application of specific‚ empirically supported strategies focused on changing negative thinking patterns and altering behavior. In order to alleviate the symptoms of depression‚ treatment is directed at the following three domains: cognition‚ behavioral and physiological. In the cognitive domain‚ patients learn to apply cognitive restructuring techniques so that negatively distorted thoughts
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diagnosis in 2009 after spending almost eighteen months going from one psychologist to another wasn’t given a formal diagnosis I was prescribed sleeping pills i I was not coping eventually I found someone who immediately tested me for dissociative identity disorder at last I had an explanation and began putting my life back together slowly with her help. Being diagnosed with a mental illness is never easy but in a strange way its a relief to know that everything I have been through is real not some
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Psychology The effects of substance abuse on Dissociative Identity Disorder “For a variety of reasons there has been little dialogue among the disciplines that study patients with trauma and those that study and treat substance abuse. Little systematic investigation exists on the treatment of DID in general‚ and substance abuse in DID in particular” (1). Dissociative Identity Disorder is defined in Essentials of Abnormal Psychology as “a disorder in which as many as 100 personalities or fragments
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This Essay will discuss Anxiety disorders and its prevalent diagnosis within society with a focus on patients who choose to self-medicate‚ exploring the reasons behind why they choose to do so and the inherent social and health dangers associated with this behaviour. I will discuss why anxiety disorders are almost at epidemic proportions in all sections of society today with a majority still undiagnosed. The possible failure in diagnosis and treatment of this condition and discuss reasons as to
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Outline and evaluate the biological therapies for phobic disorders (8+16) One biological therapy for phobic disorders is chemotherapy. Drug therapies include Anti-Anxiety drugs‚ Beta blockers and Antidepressants. They aim to alter abnormal behaviour by intervening directly in bodily processes (helps with the symptoms).Those that experience psychological problems or show disturbed behaviour patterns go to their family doctors. The first line of treatment is medical. Drug therapies are most common
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medications such as antidepressant. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the effective therapies especially in depression and anxiety. However it has its strengths‚ limitations and critics from
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Adjustment Disorder 1 Running head: ANXIETY DISORDER AND ADJUSTMENT DISORDER A Comparison of Anxiety Disorder and Adjustment Disorder Victoria Argueta Walden University Diagnosis and Assessment Dr. Edward Beck
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