Family therapy

characterized by their perfectionistic attitudes. Garner et al. report that “families in which anorexia nervosa occurs have been highly achievement oriented” magnifying the patient’s “excessive personal expectations for superior achievement” (18). As a consequence of these aspirations of perfection, Garner et al. believe that the patient deems adulthood to…

Reality therapy would be effective with correctional populations. The main component of realty therapy is evaluation. The client is asked to evaluate their current behavior and decisions, and then determine whether they have been effective or not. In the video, Reality Therapy Conference with An Angry Parent Par I, Bob Hoglund is constantly asking the “father” evaluation questions. This makes the “father” pause and think about his actions and determine whether they have been effective in meeting…

Talk Therapy or Psychotherapy is defined as a form of psychiatric treatment that involves therapeutic conversations and interactions between a therapist and a child or family. It can help children and families understand and resolve problems, modify behavior, and make positive changes in their lives (ACAA, 2015). This therapy provides an opportunity to be able to investigate the feelings and things that are painful to them. There are also coping skills taught with Psychotherapy. There is more…

interpersonal and other kinds of talk therapy — that help individuals work through their problems (International).” Psychotherapy’s main point is to form a dialogue between the therapist and the client, providing a supportive individual who focuses on being non judgemental so that the client can openly express their disorder. This therapy helps the individual with the psychological disorder to overcome their disorder and relieve any repressed emotions. Cognitive-behavioral therapy resides as a…

gaming addiction but it also requires other forms of therapy and interventions to ensure success. Griffiths states that: “CBT can identify problematic cognitions that may underlie the reason why a person uses video games as a psychologic crutch, but it may not cure addictive playing without the use of other therapies interventions” (Griffiths, 2009, p. 250). Griffiths’ statement is particularly important when addressing gaming addiction in families and children and adolescence. CBT can help with…

characterized by a diverse range of approaches and techniques. Although most of the therapeutic approaches share the same goals, they have many differences when it comes to the best way to achieve these goals. An integrative approach to counseling therapy was developed by counselors over the years to combine different techniques from different therapeutic systems so that a more complete and efficient treatment can be developed based on the client’s goals. I believe psychotherapy integration is…

with whatever diverse aspects may arise. Diversity impacts the way counselors offer therapy to families and couples. The issues related to diversity that will impact counseling are religion and cultural beliefs. Not only are religion and cultural beliefs discussed in text, but through my own personal experience working in a mental health facility. The Impacts of Diversity In Counseling Families and Couples Every family…

explanation and perspectives have led to the growth of various training and counseling programs (Whitehead & Lab, 2013). Among treatment programs there exists two broad approaches–family and individual therapy.…

that ultimately made me realize that a career in marital and family therapy was meant for me. What I enjoyed most about shadowing was how comfortable the clients were around the therapist. One of the therapist 's younger clients was admitted due to his parents being worried about his self-confidence. Whenever the client was in therapy sessions with his parents, he barely expressed how he felt about his issues. However, when the therapy sessions became one-on-one sessions with just him and the…

When you reach your house at the end of a stressful day and see your pet waiting for you, the calming feeling you suddenly feel is not just in your head. Research shows that your lovely pet really is good for your physical and mental health. "Pets often provide unconditional acceptance and love and they're always there for you," says Gary A. Christenson, MD, chief medical officer at Boynton Health Service at the University of Minnesota. "There is a bond and companionship that makes a big…