Utilizing Cognitive-Behavior Practice Theory in Case Study The use of micro-perspective is to focus on the individual internally and externally. Additionally, many researchers believe that a person’s environment, past events and feelings contribute to the core belief of themselves and the world around them. Furthermore, when these core beliefs are negative, they facilitate negative automatic thoughts, leading to the potential of greater depression and anxiety within a person. As we will see in this case study, the subject has negative affirmations of herself regarding friends, academics, and current workplace requirements.…
Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Taylor assists to identify and replace maladaptive behaviors and thoughts. This is especially helpful for Taylor who exhibits symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, aggression, and complicated grief. With this second placement, Taylor continues to show improvement with the use of CBT and support. In addition to CBT, other skills used to help Taylor include deep breathing techniques, identifying health alternatives and activities, social skills development, positive self-image tactics, and being able to just listen. At times Taylor just needs to vent; this writer will listen as the client vents which typically calms the client down.…
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…
There is significant empirical research that provides evidence that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an overall effective intervention for sexual assault victims experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). CBT is based on cognitive behavioral theory, which concentrates on the thought that certain experiences can impact and alter one’s thoughts corresponding behaviors. Five related case studies examining the efficacy of CBT on PTSD of sexual assault survivors showed consistent evidence enforcing the use of CBT as appropriate evidence based treatment for PTSD in sexual assault survivors. Variations in CBT models posed more effective with certain population groups. CPT was most effective on adult sexual assault survivors; while compassionate…
Exploring the Research in Summary Worksheet Name: Lopez, Elisa EDUC 1300-091 Article: Rohrer, D., Taylor, K., Pashler, H., Cepeda, N. J., & Wixted, J. T. (2005). The effect of overlearning on long-term retention. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 19, 361–374. Introduction:…
Case Study One Distress can be the motivator that forces an individual to act when he or she may not have or the block on which that individual stumbles and falls. Distress disorders can paralyze individuals, preventing them from living full and productive lives. Anxiety and depression can be the sources of individuals’ distress and cause individuals an enormous disruption in life. In the first case study, the emotional factors disturbing Donald’s life are described.…
List the concept you have chosen and a theory using this concept [use the list of concepts to get you started] My concept is empowerment. I will focus on empowering elderly adults living alone in the community to live quality life by using both internal and external environment to meet their health goals. Myra Levine conservation theory supports my concept. In her theory, individual’s energy is conserved to help them meet their goals with the least effort possible (McEwen & Wills, 2014). The theory includes the principle of conservation of: energy, structural integrity, personal integrity, and social integrity, all of which are necessary in helping elderly achieve quality life.…
Initial contact with the client and her mother occurred at the ABC treatment agency. The focus of the agency is to help children, adolescents and adults who have experienced traumatic events to process the past events so they can look forward to the future. Client’s mother agreed to treatment for her daughter, who is not yet 18 years old. Mother reported that she agreed to these services to “help bring her back to me.”…
P: Timothy will increase self-esteem, feelings of security and peer friendships at school, home and in the community. A: MHP taught Timothy skills to help express his feelings. MHP educated Timothy about the importance of exhibiting appropriate behavior at school and home. MHP taught Timothy strategies to improve help improve his self-esteem.…
At Parkwood most of the prevalent “disabling conditions” are not physical, but mental. Specifically in the adolescent unit, depression and anxiety appear to be the most common amongst the population being served. There are a large variety of programs offered both hospital wide and on the unit which the Therapeutic Recreation team strategically uses to reduce or eliminate these conditions. Majority of the programs tend to focus on self-growth and improvement, as well as creating a better self image. Teaching ways to express emotions and thoughts in a healthy manner as well as coping strategies are also some of the major focuses when working with this population.…
The authors investigated the usefulness of brief cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for severe mood disorders in an acute natural setting (Björgvinsson et al., 2014). Mood disorders, including bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder, are known as psychiatric disorders and can cause substantial functional deficiency and decreased quality of life. Furthermore, the worth of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for symptoms of mood disorders, such as depression, is significantly recognized; yet, there are limited reports and studies examining the success of CBT in a true-to-life setting. Method…
Core Psychological Concepts Paper John Seymour EDPS 457 10/14/17 The problem I would like to work on for my CPC paper is concerning ELL students. You are teaching in a public school with a large number of ELL (English Language Learners) in your classroom. When these students are trying to complete reading assignments, they seem to have to translate English words back to the language they speak at home to understand the meaning of a sentence. Because of this, it takes them longer to read and as a result, they sometimes forget what they have read in the previous sentences and find it hard to understand the whole paragraph.…
Cognitive distortion as defined by Kearney & Trull (2015), is a principle of cognitive perspective that refers to erroneous or unfounded thoughts about various environmental events. It is simply convincing one’s mind of something that has no truth or basis which leads to anxiety, sadness, depression and isolation. Once deeply rooted in an individual it negatively impacts his ability to make rational decisions. Further, negative thoughts or views of oneself may result to a mental disorder.…
Application of the Social Cognitive Theory on Child Obesity The social cognitive theory (SCT) developed by Albert Bandura emphasizes how cognitive, behavioral, personal, and environmental factors interact to determine motivation and behavior (Crothers, Hughes, & Morine, 2008). The SCT is composed of four methods of goal realization: self-observation, self-evaluation, self-reaction and self-efficacy (Crothers, Hughes, & Morine, 2008). These factors are constantly influencing each other and used as a framework for designing, implementing and evaluation studies and program (Crothers, Hughes, & Morine, 2008).…
I find the field of cognitive psychology very interesting. There are many areas in cognitive psychology that are not fully understood. Therefore, there are many areas within cognitive psychology that can be explored. Which makes experimenting in this area exciting.…