Therapy animals seem to have become a new “Fad” of this century. While there is scientific evidence that service animals fosters a positive outlook on recovery, the impact service animals have on the aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. A study conducted having a service animal present during process variables. This article scientifically identifies, explains, and illustrates the impact service animals have on therapy process. Observing and recording the impact during situations of emotional arousal, trauma narratives and cognitive change during treatment for anxiety and trauma disorders.…
Karen’s greatest fear in life is her fear of abandonment. This is because of her past relationships with her family, men, and therapists. She had feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness. This stemmed from the abuse she experienced in childhood and as a young adult. Karen had difficulty forming healthy relationships because she just wanted to feel acceptance and love so she would rush into relationships with men and even her therapists.…
? In order to set a goal to cognitive behavioral therapy standards the therapist must increase the client's cognitive and behavioral assets to perpetuate the client's functioning. Dee's goal was to live in a clean and organized environment so that she could invite her friends over to her home and have a better social life.…
Cognitive Processing Therapy Trauma can happen to a variety of people; old and young, rich and poor, male and female; through the use of physical, verbal or sexual abuse, even while stationed in the military. One study focused on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and compared its effectiveness to Present-Centered Therapy (PCT). Those who participated were diagnosed with PTSD related to military sexual trauma (both men and women) within three months before the study have more than one clear memory of the trauma, and if the psychiatric medication was prescribed, the regimen was to be stable for six weeks. Those who had substance dependence within the three months before the study, current psychotic symptoms, unstable bipolar, current suicidal or homicidal thought, or severe cognitive impairments were excluded from the study.…
There are many kinds of research that has been shown to be effective with criminal offenders for correctional treatment. One such treatment is group counseling which is the one that most mental health professionals use and usually have anywhere between eight and ten prisoners and will have meetings many times per week. With group counseling it approaches behavioral and psychological contentions that interpose in many disorders and demeanors, for instance, substance abuse by advocating behavioral adjustment by means of communications with other people who also cope with the same contentions (Kupchik, 2007). Another treatment that is used is specialized groups which accommodates substance abuse, anger management, parenting, and many other kinds of issues. They have specialized groups for offenders that have inclusive concerns, for instance, anger management groups.…
Occupational therapy intervention has changed the quality of life of many patients. The progression of the field gives rise to new approaches to treating patients. One way that occupational therapy has improved and sustained patients’ life is by involving deeper in the treatment of people with Parkinson disease. Occupational therapists can help Parkinson patients to be more engaged socially and to their self-management skills. Waite (2014).…
1) What counseling theories work well with D/deafs? Why? Reality Therapy, created by William Glasser during 1950’s focuses on the “present” and choices involving some form of action that relates to basic needs. The reality therapy works well with Deaf individuals because it’s a way to help them deal with their Deafness.…
Formulation Sarah grew up in a home in which she received little attention due to her parent’s illegal activity; thus, her brother having access to sexually abuse her. Sarah’s addiction to illegal substance stems from an insecure attachment from her parents, and the trauma she endured from her brother. As a result of her complex trauma in childhood, Sarah suffers from anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress symptoms, which significantly affects her drug use and emotional and cognitive thought process. (Self Harm) She has engaged in illegal and risky behaviors that have resulted in legal consequences and significant impairments in her interpersonal, social, and family relationships.…
Final Project Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has become one of the leading choices for treatment when working with individuals who are diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). CBT is the utmost effective type of intervention used in counseling services and has created a large impact on the military community (Treatment Of PTSD, 2016). The implementation of CBT involves exploring individual’s negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors thus reconstructing them into a positive manner (NAMI, 2016). The efficacy of CBT has been a leading prospect for researchers. This literature review will examine the question of the efficacy of CBT for adult military personnel, who are diagnosed with PTSD.…
In this discussion, specific impairments will be listed and described in terms of the impact on cancer treatment and survivorship and the potential intervention occupational therapists could provide to modify or improve these impairments. This is not an exhaustive list, and it is understood that these impairments do not occur in isolation but within relation to one another. For a list of possible needs specific to adults with cancer and potential occupational therapy interventions, please see table 2. Engagement in ADL/IADL (functional) impairment: Over 33% of adults in the United States are estimated to have difficulties with either ADL or IADL.38,39 Even after controlling for the impact of the comorbid conditions, as the number of ADL and…
Even with the possibility of oversaturation and median pay being below the national average I will still continue to pursue a career in the mental health sector. I currently work as a Navy Career Counselor and seeing the impact of positivity and direction has on adults. I believe that increasing the coping skills and children and allowing them a soundboard to vent their feelings while learning to understand why they feel, how they and how to control and possibly eliminate them, results in more proactive adults. Most of the issues that come across my desk as a Navy Career Counselor are a lack of clarity, no sense of bridging, fear of exploration, and lack of dedication. One of, or any combination of the above, can cause depression or low self-esteem.…
This particular therapy is a type of treatment that is more so focused on changing the negative thought patterns into hale and hearty ones that result in positive change for the clients. Based on many years of personal experience, CBT does not require a person to discover why they have such negative thoughts and patterns. Instead, it is focused on recognizing and considering the process of reflection and putting a stop to the negativity before it starts to take over one’s life. Furthermore, according to Beck, CBT schools depressed clients and helps teach them about their thought patterns to guide them to refocus and seek alternative models to guide them out of that depression and focus…
Finucane and Mercer (2006) conducted a mixed method study to determine if mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) would be an appropriate and beneficial treatment for people who suffer from depression and anxiety. The authors utilized both qualitative and quantitative methods in their research. Thirteen study participants were recruited to take part in an eight week group program designed to address relapsing depression and anxiety through meditation and cognitive therapy (Finucane & Mercer, 2006, p. 4). " A body-scan, guided sitting meditation, mindfulness stretching, mindfulness walking, three minute breathing space, and everyday mindfulness" (Finucane & Mercer, 2006), were the treatment approaches utilized by the researchers.…
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…
The process of integrative group therapy comes from the recognition that no single theory on its own can be effectively in group counseling to benefit each individual participating in the group. Therefore, group counseling must include a combination of cognitive and behavioral techniques because I believe that no single theory has all the answers. An Integrative approach to group counseling can be a necessary advantage for a leader to relate to each person with in the group. Norcross and Beutler (2008), believe that psychotherapy should have flexibility to be personalized to the different needs and contexts of the group and not applied as one theory fits all. In other word different group members will respond better to different therapeutic…