Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a generalized connective tissue disorder characterized by fibrosis of the skin and internal organs and widespread vascular lesions. The pathogenesis of the vasculopathy is not fully understood‚ but a viral trigger‚ immune reactions to viral or environmental factors‚ reperfusion injury‚ or anti-endothelial antibodies may all be involved [1]. Also‚ angiogenesis is insufficient or defective [2‚ 3]. Most attention has been given to microvascular disease in SSc‚ but previous
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In 1991‚ scientists were granted permission to search for the missing bodies of the Romanov family‚ hoping to finally solve where their bodies mysteriously vanished to. Nine skeletons were found in a compiled burial site. Scientists identified age by looking at wisdom teeth and vertebrae‚ and gender by investigating pelvic bones. Once the bones were agreed to fit the Romanov family case‚ further DNA testing was conducted to determine the identities of who laid in this grave. By using mitochondrial
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The principle of gestalt therapy is the development of the unifying version of the human being that assimilates feelings‚ thought‚ senses‚ social relationships and spirituality‚ creating a complete experience where the body can speak and words can be comprehended and felt. The focus of is on becoming aware of the ‘here and now’‚ as well as physical sensations‚ emotions and creative modification (Serge‚ 2007). Cognitive behaviour therapy on the other hand‚ places a strong prominence on the cognitive
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------------------------------------------------- Contents Executive Summary 2 History 3 Marketing Strategy 3 Family Dollar Growing 4 Battle of Walmart and Family Dollar 5 Re-engineering 6 Inventory Control 6 Strategy Evaluation 7 Family Dollar’s Code of Conduct 8 SWOT Analysis 9 Family Dollar SWOT Matrix 14 Works Cited 15 Executive Summary Family Dollar Stores‚ Inc. operates a chain of self-service retail discount stores primarily for low- and middle-income consumers in the United
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INTRODUCTION This paper uses the application‚ concepts and techniques from The Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and The Satir Model under Family Therapy in working with the case study of George. Presenting Issues: • Marital problem due to disagreement regarding whether or not to have a child. This has led to a number of arguments. • Lack of effective communication in the marriage. • Lack of confidence and low self-esteem : feeling of hopelessness‚ “not being good enough” and “not
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Krista’s family initially became involved with Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau (WCCB) on February 9‚ 2016 after the agency received a report claiming incorrigibility and truancy for Krista. The case was closed February 16‚ 2016‚ because Krista moved to Georgia‚ in order to reside with her maternal grandmother. Krista reports that she was unable to be enrolled in school due to her Grandmother not having Guardianship of her. Reports indicate that Krista refused to go to school in Georgia. Therefore
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intervention and choice of therapy. Therefore‚ careful effort is required in ensuring that engaging with adolescence at this stage focus on rapport and trust building before treatment commences. At this stage the therapy ask questions to determine what they understand about the illness. The therapist listens to the client respectfully as they talk during the assessment without challenging what is being said or endorsing it. The therapy shows empathy‚ warmth‚ sensitivity‚ working within their belief
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for Alicia to have reacted in such a way. Alicia has many fears and misconceptions about her condition. She is not coping well with the news and has isolated herself. She has many unhelpful and negative thoughts and beliefs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) will help Alicia identify negative thought and beliefs that are hindering her ability to accept her diagnosis and cope with it. As her therapist‚ I need to connect with Alicia and gain her trust. I am here to accept‚ support and communicate
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The most appropriate intervention for Ashley is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT will teach the patient coping skills‚ how to name negative thinking patterns‚ and how to process her feelings. Ashley is open to individual therapy; even so‚ a cultural implication for Ashley is that she reports she and her kin are not likely to seek therapy. Constant negative thoughts such as “ I am never going to get better” or “Cancer stops me from doing everything” can influence health care decisions (Jones
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As the counselor/therapist by using cognitive behavior therapy in assisting Andrea to recognize negative patterns of thoughts assessed by her validity and interchange them with healthier ways of thinking. Cognitive therapy may vary to a certain extent in how provoked patterns of maladaptive beliefs/ schema‚ automatic thoughts and behaviors. Behavioral method will be used in altering maladaptive cognitions and behaviors some form of is such as data collection‚ role play‚ disputation‚ and hypothesis
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