Contemporary behaviour change models fall under three main categories, including Behaviour Therapies, which are based on the way you think (cognitive) and/or the way you behave, Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic Therapies, are based on a person’s unconscious thoughts and perceptions that have developed during their childhood, and how these affect their current behaviour and thoughts and Humanistic Therapies which focus on self-development, growth and responsibilities and assists a person recognising their strengths and choices in the ‘here and now’.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) combines cognitive and behavioural techniques teaching clients ways to change thoughts and …show more content…
Strategies must be appropriate for the client both in purpose and in delivery to meet their individual needs with ability and understanding. Workers need to consider that the person may be unable to work independently as planning and organising can be problematic for a person that is impaired cognitively. Strategies must be appropriate for a cognitive impaired client and therapeutic interventions such as cognitive behaviour therapy may be effective. Ensuring that verbal and written communication, reading material, documents and resources are tangible and to the point to maintain engagement. An effective counsellor with good rapport skills and intuition will recognise that modifications may be necessary around objectives, goals, timeframes including shorter, more frequent sessions to introducing relaxation techniques to ensure opportunity for improved treatment outcomes. Accordingly, those same skills will recognise when referral and linking up with other support services in the community is going to beneficial or with identifying potential barriers to achievement alerting areas for