Positive Behavioral Therapy: A Case Study

Tursi and Cochran (2006) argue that the different counseling approaches, including person centered approach, CBT, and the Gestalt therapy have been found to be effectual in bringing about a positive change in an individual’s life. However, it is important to note that there is no single counseling therapy that is devoid of limitation. Tursi and Cochran (2006, p. 387) highlights that “It is difficult to find one counseling approach that will satisfactorily lead to positive personality change for every client with every counselor” (p. 387).
Therefore, this justifies the need to integrate different therapies to realize the best result. Tursi and Cochran define theoretical integration as the process of bringing together either two or more differing theories, hence leading to the production of super ordinate clinical framework. Guterman and Rudes (2005) further contend that theory integration helps in addressing the …show more content…
As a result, Kevin realized the importance of being concerned rationally about his depression status because that was what brought him to a therapist. Kevin was then requested to read a pamphlet on behavioral therapy and rational motive, as well as ponder about each of the three Ellis core irrational beliefs explored during the session. According to the therapist, such exercise could help Kevin to not only identify, but to also dispute the irrational beliefs contributing to his depressive state.
At the conclusion of the session, the therapists encouraged Kevin to consider re-assessing the goals and problems for therapy purposes. Kevin during this session expressed his willingness to learn how his thinking impacted his present depressive state. He was happy arguing that the session has equipped him with the knowledge and skills on how he can ponder about altering her mental state as opposed to just concentrating on how his depression is