Behavioral enrichment

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the most popular types of therapy when treating disorders such as anxiety, panic disorders, and most commonly, obsessive compulsive disorder. Cognitive behavioral therapy is defined as changing the disturbing thoughts of a person by identifying their feelings, beliefs, and behaviors in order to eventually change the behavior of the person (Courtois, 2009). Cognitive therapy treats…

CBT Reflective Paper Assessment/Service Plan Case Member: Sarah is a 41 year old, married, mother of two elementary aged boys. Professionally, she has been a successful pastor for 15 years, building an excellent reputation for herself. Last year, Sarah accepted a full time position as a Family Ministries Pastor at a large church that ministers to over 300 children weekly. After only a few months on staff, Sarah became increasingly stressed. Part of her job requirement is the ability to…

Studies have shown that the combination of anti-anxiety medication, in some cases anti-depressants, with cognitive behavioral therapy is the most effective way to treat social anxiety (Richards 2013). The use of medication without therapy does not produce any long-term effects, and only about 15% of socially anxious people respond to anti-depressants (Richards 2013).…

The character chosen for this case study analysis is the quiet and introverted protagonist, Kousei Arima, from the series Your Lie in April. The series is set in Japan, and follows Kousei and how his life is turned around when he meets Kaori, a free-spirited violinist. As seen through flashbacks, Kousei was a piano prodigy as a child and won many competitions under the instruction of his strict mother. As his mother became ill, she became increasingly harsh and critical of young Kousei. After…

Effectiveness of treatment Before a therapist can come to the decision of whether or not to give a patient a specific diagnosis. A therapist would have to first have to meet with the patient by conducting an interview to obtain an idiographic understanding. Which means the therapist needs to get to know the patient. And at this point the therapist needs to get the patient to sign medical release forms. Therefore, the therapist can get as much previous medical history as possible to help with the…

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health condition that is triggered by a petrifying event that an individual has witnessed or experienced. The most common events that cause an individual to have post-traumatic stress disorder is combat, sexual assault, a natural disaster, and car accidents. In the brilliantly written novel, Snow Falling on Cedars, written by David Guterson, the main characters Kabuo Miyamoto and Ishmael Chambers are haunted by their unspeakable pasts. To briefly…

I. Thesis: Due to depression being so prevalent in adolescents, it is vital to identify the most efficient treatment plan, which involves an early diagnosis and multimodal approach. II. Major Point 1: Early diagnosis is key. A. Paragraph 1: Why it's so important? If not diagnosed early in adolescents, depression can lead to problems such as substance abuse, school drop out, etc. (Dembar, Alexandra). "Adolescence is a period when patterns of health…

Evidence-based Essay Practice-based evidence (PBE) is non-scientific, although evidence can be collected scientifically. For example, one has a ‘good idea’ which should logically fix the situation, implement the idea through a series of strategies. Survey the situation before and after the intervention, demonstrate possibilities to change, possibly ignore outliers for whom the intervention does not work (Simons, Kushner, Jones, & James, 2003). This practice-based evidence lacks a…

Theory of psychological development was articulated by Erik Erikson in 1959, in collaboration with Joan Erikson. . It was a comprehensive psychoanalytic theory that identifies a series of distinct stages of development. . Erikson says that a healthy developing individual should pass through these stages from infancy through to adulthood. All these stages are present at birth, but begin to open up in relation to both natural scheme and ecological and cultural nurturing. Erikson’s ideas were to…

The rationale of this paper is to demonstrate my understanding of two paradigms and my ability to critically evaluate the theories merits in helping Nancy navigate through her challenges. I am predominantly cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) however, I have chosen Solution Focused Theory and Narrative approach to help Nancy and her family. Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) is a strength based therapeutic approach where clients are encouraged to take an active role in identifying exceptions and doing…