Behavior therapy

1. Where am I in relation to the learning goal(s) I established for myself for this course? The three main learning goals I established for this course was to gain self-awareness and examine ethical issues that arises in mental health practice, learn interventions and evidenced-based practices that I can incorporate when engaging my clients, and to heighten my knowledge of cultural disparities in mental health. Ultimately, I wanted to feel and identify professional and personal growth after…

or a rapid changing culture. People affected by this disorder are prone to mood swings, extreme reactions, an unstable and false self image, suicidal behavior, anger issues, dissociative symptoms and impulsive behavior. However there are treatment options to help manage symptoms. Relational psychoanalytic therapy and dialectical behavior therapy are the best treatment options for this disorder. Drugs are a controversial treatment option. Drugs do eliminate symptoms but allow opportunity for…

you accept everyone because they’re alive and human.” Sounds like something cliche your parents would say to get along with others at school. However, this is a quote from Albert Ellis, a psychologist famous for developing the Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy theory. So some smart guy says to accept everyone, why should we? When it comes to human beings, different things seem to be good, different food, different clothes, what makes people an exception to this belief? For all self-purposes,…

Observational learning is when an individual behavior is reflective of someone else’s in their environment, there are factors which regulate the imitation of these behaviors, the first is if the other individual is someone of same sex or an authority figure. Second, if their imitated behavior is reinforced or punished. Third, whether the observed individuals’ behavior is rewarded or punished. Due to the cognitive factors which are involved in learning, the…

client that shows up to therapy expressing being burned out and angry. Of course, after listening to the client, gathering information, this writer being the counselor can indicate to the client that being burned out and angry are signs of unhealthy boundaries. This writer would affirm that anyone can display unhealthy boundaries at any given time. Buhari (2013), defined boundaries as “a dynamic line which if crossed, will constitute unprofessional or unethical behavior and misuse of power”…

assessment, the counselor focuses keenly on attending and the expression of empathy. The joining process is essential to the success of the therapy overall. Once the therapeutic relationship is well-established, the counselor will utilize the life assessment, cognitive homework, rational emotive imagery, and talk therapy to uncover areas of the client’s thinking or behavior that need attention and modification. Once these areas are identified, the next course of action may be applied. This…

all behavior is learnt from the environment and symptoms are acquired through classical conditioning and operant conditioning. Classical conditioning involves learning by association and is usually the cause of most phobias. Operant conditioning involves learning by reinforcement (e.g. rewards) and punishment, and can explain abnormal behavior should as eating disorders. Consequently, if a behavior is learnt, it can also be unlearned. Systematic desensitization is a type of behavioral therapy…

Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disability that affects how a person communicates with, and relates to other people. Autistic children struggle with social interaction, communication, and/or with repetitive and restrictive behaviors on a regular day basis. About 1 in 68 children has been identified with ASD according to estimates from the CDC. The occurrence of ASD is 4.5 times more in males than in females. Autism Spectrum Disorder does not discriminate and is present…

Play therapy is a theory-based approach that helps children communicate their feelings related to the abuse through the use of interactive activities with a counselor. Because children are often nervous or shy when they initially begin the counseling process, play therapy allows for the transition to go smoothly. Griffith (as cited by Jones, 2002) says, “…play is the child’s natural medium…

In the case of Adam and his diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder, I believe that he was properly diagnosed. His behavior fulfills several of the DSM 5 diagnostic criteria; Adam is over the age of 18, and is able to receive this diagnosis. He lied to his therapist about several things. At one point he stated that he thought it was ridiculous that his father hit his mother, but it was later revealed that he abused Tisch, his girlfriend, as well. He admitted that he had no pity for the…