THE DEPRESSED CLIENT AND CBT The Oxford College notes (2006) define depression as a major affective disorder because it affects feelings‚ mood‚ and thoughts. Feltham and Dryden (1997) define depression as a short-lived mood or chronic condition characterised by hopelessness‚ apathy‚ meaninglessness‚ withdrawal‚ low self-esteem‚ sadness. Depression affects or reveals itself in sadness‚ dejection; depressed cognitions include negative evaluation of one’s self‚ the world and one’s future. Depressed
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A case-study showing the use of Cognitive behaviour therapy on client with severe anxiety. ABSTRACT I would like to point out here that this female client was not known to me until she got in touch with me about 3 months ago. She heard of me through my local community with my phone number passed on to her as I had informed the heads of the Inter-Faith group and voluntary organisations to pass my information to anyone seeking psychological helps. My tutor has been kept informed and gave
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Learning to be Depressed Sarah Robertson General Psychology Dr. Melissa Gebbia 12/10/10 Throughout life we all have different experiences whether they be positive or negative. Our hope is that if an experience is negatively affecting us we ourselves have an ability to change it. Generally‚ most people expect that the outcome of an event is dependent on their actions and that if they behave a certain way‚ a certain desirable outcome
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1. Year 3 – Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic counselling MODULE 4 “WHAT WILL A THERAPIST NEED TO CONSIDER WHEN PLANNING THE TREATMENT OF A DEPRESSED CLIENT?” USE THE CASE STUDY IN THE MODULE TO DEVELOP A PLAN OF TREATMENT FOR THE CLIENT AND EXPLAIN YOUR GOALS AT EACH STAGE (2‚942 words) | | |Name : Susana Perrin | |Course :
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Formulations in CBT Introduction This essay discusses what we understand by case conceptualization which is also called case formulation ( this paper refers to it in that term) in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)‚ and reminds us of some historical background and conceptual underpinnings of CBT case formulation. It then discusses why it’s important‚ as well as how we use it‚ in CBT approach. Further the paper draws some differences with Psychiatric Diagnosis. The essay includes some critics from
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cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Cognitive Behavioural Therapy was developed by Aaron Beck in the early 1960s and originally it was defined as cognitive therapy (CT). According to Beck (1967‚ 1976) cognitive therapy is a time restricted but structured approach‚ which is used effectively in treatment of many different mental illnesses. Despite the fact that the literature covers this therapy in a variety of contexts‚ this paper will mainly focus on applying CBT to depression. Depression can be
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CBT and Addictions COUN 711 D03 Susan Folger Liberty University Abstract Cognitive behavioral therapy is commonly used in the treatment for drug-dependent individuals. CBT is a short-term brief approach that is used as a treatment for drug abuse and dependence. CBT has been rigorously evaluated in clinical trials and has solid empirical support as treatment for drug addiction. There is evidence that CBT is effective with severely addicted individuals. CBT is structured‚ goal-oriented and focused
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three pioneers; Aaron Beck‚ Albert Ellis. This paper will discuss brief biographical information on the pioneers of CBT‚ discuss theory‚ and interventions. We will also look at the Biblical prospective of each therapy‚ and the strengths and weaknesses of each. Each theory has its own view of how clients view reality‚ and what changes take place during CBT treatment. CBT has three tenets: 1. Cognitive activity affects behavior 2. Cognitive activity may be monitored and altered 3.Desired
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I will explore the theory of CBT comparing it to other approaches and the strengths and limits of the approach. I will then focus on the therapeutic relationship and issues of power. I will then critically evaluate the evidence that supports the use of CBT‚ focusing on the methodology and bias of research in the NHS. In my conclusion after considering the theory and evidence that is for and against CBT‚ I will then give my opinion of CBT‚ what I have learned from
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is recommended by the NICE guidelines as an effective treatment for many mental health problems‚ specifically depression and all of the anxiety disorders. But is it a therapy open to all? When Professor Lord Layard wrote his paper: “Mental Health: Britain’s Biggest Social Problem?” in 2005‚ he noted that: “16% of adults of working age have a mental illness” Of these 16%‚ he stated that‚ only a quarter were utilising any type of treatment. It was this
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