Cognitive therapy

ability to help the client reframe messages that have been internalized by the client. The group spoke about altering these messages so that the client can view their environment and experiences in a more positive light. Cognitive Theory The second presentation focused on Cognitive Theory. The therapist in this theory address the negative thought process of the client and through ongoing assessment, as well as exercises that help the client alter their thought processes. The client in theory…

QP provided Quadir with a CBT activity geared towards consequences of anger. QP explained to Quadir that the activity will explore adverse effects of uncontrolled anger. QP asked Quadir, what make his anger becomes uncontrolled. QP examined with Quadir the consequences for uncontrolled anger .QP discussed with Quadir hoe to let his anger go and how to manage it. QP pointed out to Quadir that when anger is uncontrolled, it can affect relationship with family, friends, teacher, peers and other…

Working with automatic thought is one of the core task in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). Beck (2011) lays out four basic steps to work with automatic thoughts of patients, including (1) identifying automatic thoughts, (2) identifying emotions, (3) evaluating automatic thoughts, and (4) responding to automatic thoughts. In many cases, therapists work with patients, particularly patients with mental disorders who have predictably inaccurate automatic thoughts. In those cases, the therapists…

Doidge’s book, the Brain that Changes Itself, such as Exposure and Response Prevention, Cognitive Therapy,…

Major Depressive Disorder is a mental disorder that involves a constant low mood and sadness as well as low self esteem and lack of interest in various activities. MDD is also often called clinical depression, this can impact how we behave as well as our mood and often times affects various aspects of our lives. Depression has been around for many years now, since the B.C. era, when it was first discovered it was known as “melancholia.” “At this time, all mental illnesses were attributed to…

Chapter 12 titled “Trauma–and Stressor–Related Disorders” discussed in detail the defining features of trauma and stress along with the diagnostic criteria for the disorders. Chapter 12 further reviews the history and family context of the disorders with their prevalence and development. The chapter concludes by providing the reader with various prevention and treatment option to best support the child in need. Trauma refers to intense and overwhelming experiences that involve serious loss,…

client may be ashamed of these areas due to vulnerability to having faults, weaknesses, and dysfunctions exposed. The client can become vulnerable to the process and become more honest and clearer in their goals and needs throughout the process of therapy. The Johari Window has four parts that the client is encouraged to work on, their open self, their hidden self, their blind area-what they do not want those around them to see about them and the last part is that which they do not know about…

Pierre Janet and Sigmund Freud each had their own approach on wanting to uncover the relationship of how the mind processes traumatic experiences. Psychiatrist Pierre Janet broke down how cognitive, biological and psychodynamic effects of trauma show their relation to traumatic behavioral experiences. While other psychiatrist argued that if an individual suffering from a traumatic experience did not confront their feelings, there would most…

As a preamble I am going to use the following argument. As I am professional increasingly more involved in mental health in the community of Waukesha. In this capacity I am witnessing the crippling effects that Anxiety followed by depression has on people in varying stages of their lives. Secondly I have a house member who is diagnosed with general anxiety with an emphasis on social anxiety resulting in depression. Anxiety; is according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental…

Before the experiment, the researchers hypothesized that only the imagery rehearsal therapy treated patients would have enhanced lucid dreaming, which in turn would decrease the amount of nightmare symptoms. The results showed that out of the three components of lucid dreaming, two of them, dream content control and purposeful waking, showed an increased amount in the patients that underwent imagery rehearsal therapy than those who did not. This study adds to the understanding of human behavior…