From the work of psychiatrist Aaron Beck cognitive- behavior treatment was developed. Cognitive-behavioral theories all share the same assumption “human behavior is based on what we think and believe” (Early,2017). Cognitive-behavior therapy helps the person change negative cognitions, understand cognition, with this process it brings change to behavior (Early,2017). The theory of cognitive behavior relates to the patient Jim because, he possesses the symptoms of shyness from boyhood. His anxiety comes from his adolescent years.…
Client is a 32 year old single Hispanic woman referred by an outpatient therapy clinic where she was seeing a therapist before moving. Client reports current symptoms of feeling sad, hopeless about the future, decrease interest in activities, trouble sleeping, feeling fearful, difficulties at home/socially, inability to accomplish tasks and she lacks supports. Client is depressed and anxious as evidenced by her inability to sleep, feeling sad, decreased interest which is affecting her relationships and ability to work. Client reports feeling depressed for as long as she can remember. She reports that she is able to gather enough strength in the morning to get the kids fed and off to school…
CBT is recognized as a helpful tool in treating depression, PTSD and obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD) and hoarding disorder (p. 181-182). Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) looks to improve the decision-making process as well as enhancing behavioral skills such as improving conversation, conflict resolution, and social skills (pp. 168-169). Cognitive Behavioral Theory is an appropriate treatment modality to apply to Sharon’s treatment because she expresses negative thought and presents with destructive…
Case studies are an instrumental record of the clinical practices of a profession. While case studies cannot provide precise guidance for the management of succeeding patients, they are a record of clinical interactions which help us to frame questions for more rigorously designed clinical studies. In fact, based on the current case study Mrs. Mann and her three children were assessed, as a result the family experiences traumatic events that may have led to presenting problems that includes behavioral issues. The family system with the Man’s family struggles through undiagnosed symptoms from witnessed Domestic Violence events that were beyond understanding to the children in the home. Therefore, interventions would should considered to address…
Non Specific Chronic Low Back Pain (NSCLBP) is a common and costly muscular disorder resulting in significant personal, economical, and social burden (Ma, Chan, & Carruthers, 2014). Many treatment approaches were designed to treat NSCLBP. These approaches need to be supported by evidence to assist the clinician to create the best clinical decision making.…
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions are being increasingly applied to the treatment of ADHD. Current research has demonstrated its efficacy in adult populations with ADHD, as well as its ability to provide positive behavioral outcomes for children and adolescents with this diagnosis. The success of CBT methods lies in its focus on self-guidance and strategic problem solving (Antshel, Faraone, & Gorson, 2012). In young children, this form of therapy is most successful when the parents are involved. The majority of children and adolescents with ADHD present problems in overall daily life functioning, such as academic performance, peer and family relationships, and non-compliance at home and school (Antshel et al., 2012).…
A separate juvenile justice system was established in the United States with the goal of diverting youthful offenders from the destructive punishments of criminal courts and encouraging rehabilitation. More than 1 million American youth end up in juvenile court every year, and 160,000 of them are referred to residential placement (DeAngelis, 2011). Research shows that settings likes these (e.g. residential placement, detention centers, correctional institutions) produce higher rates of recidivism. However, an understanding of psychological 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.…
Cognitive behavioral theory believes there is a relationship between life experiences that influences emotional and behavioral responses and an individual's thought process of the experience. Thus, cognitive behavior therapy is based on this cognitive behavioral model: the way we perceive situations influences how we feel emotionally and in tandem our behaviors. The development of distorted cognition from traumatic events hinder the individual to adequately adapt their emotions and experiences of the event, as a result develop post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as other diagnostic disorders. The intervention structure of CBT is to enlighten the individual on the onset and maintenance of PTSD through techniques and learned skills.…
We chose to focus our study using a Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) as our theoretical framework. Cognitive behavioral therapy was developed in the 1960’s by Aaron Beck and combines cognitive and behavioral therapies. In CBT, an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behavior are all interrelated. CBT helps an individual build a set of skills to be aware of their thoughts and emotions. An individual will learn to how recognize a situation, thought or behavior that may be influencing their emotions as well as reduce their dysfunctional thoughts or behavior (Cully & Teten, 2008)…
The central foundations of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) can be observed in early literature authored by a variety of scholars and philosophers who observed existing relationships between emotion and thought (Wright, Basco, and Thase, 2006). These earlier contributors include the Stoic philosopher Epictetus. Epictetus’ documented teachings exalted the need for personal responsibility in choosing one’s actions through self-control and logic (Wright, Basco, and Thase, 2006). Essentially, Epictetus introduced the tenets of many current mantras and philosophies that acknowledge human incapacity to control circumstances while also supporting how choosing one’s reaction to uncontrolled circumstances is omnipresent.…
In the article “Multicultural applications of cognitive-behavioral therapy” published in the journal of Professional Psychology: Research and Practice by the American Psychological Association (APA), the author Pamela A. Hays discusses and critiques Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through a multicultural lens. Hays begins her article by explaining that mainstream psychological research, or research focused on developing treatment for the mentally ill, still treats race, ethnicity, and culture, as separate variables instead of studying the possible impacts these variables have on the effectiveness of treatment for minorities. She discusses the some of the history of CBT, mentioning the effectiveness of CBT for any populations of color have…
CBT uses a “generic cognitive model” to assess abnormal behavior and emotional distress. This model has two principles: psychological distress is caused from the exaggeration of normal behaviors (excessive anxiety for example), and faulty information (irrational beliefs) generates exaggerations in emotional and behavior reactions (Corey, 2017). This is evident for the therapist when the client seems to have a distorted perception of reality through emotion. Emotional distress is maintained by cognitive behavior, such as what the client believes is true. Furthermore, when a client starts to convert their desires into “musts,” “shoulds,” “oughts,” which can be defined as “absolutist thinking” emotional disturbance starts to occur.…
1. Introduction “At the very heart of the CT (Cognitive Therapy) model is the view that the human mind is not a passive receptacle of the environmental and biological influences and sensations, but rather that the individuals are actively involved in constructing their reality” (Neenan& Dryden, 2004, p3). CT had developed from two specific directions which originated from the dissatisfaction from both psychotherapy and a behavioural approach (Gelder, 1983). This seminar will be broken into 2 sections. Section one will describe the theory of CT, what is CT and whom it has derived from.…
Cognitive therapy was founded by Aaron Beck, and he based this therapeutic approach on two main ideas. The first idea is that individuals who are depressed have a negativity bias in their thinking, and the second idea is that the way individuals interpret the events around them contributes to the maintenance of their depression (Ball, n.d.). In a more refined sense by Ball (n.d.) it can be said that cognitive therapy is based on the premise that it is not the event itself that the individual faces but rather how they make sense of it that determines their emotional reaction.…
Within a cognitive behavioral framework, emotions are viewed as a consequence of cognitive change, where the etiological significance of emotions has largely been lowered to a secondary status (Courbasson, Nishikawa & Shapira, 2011). Cognitive behavior therapy has the distinct advantage of helping clients to develop coping skills deemed useful for the present and future. As such, substance abuse clients through cognitive behavioral therapy can practice new coping skills taught and rehearse ways for avoiding or dealing with social situations that could potentially initiate a relapse. Criticism of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy has been criticized for downplaying emotions, failure to focus on the role of the unconscious…