Conversion therapy

Conducting a therapy session is not only about investigating the patient’s issues and being able to guide them. It is also about building a special bond with the patient, so that the he or she feels comfortable enough to voice out their worries. Having a good relationship…

that make up tendons. ASTYM therapy is a noninvasive modality used to treat tissue dysfunction through the use of tools. The therapist moves the tools over the area, such as the eight year old girls hamstring and achilles tendons, in a pattern that creates a rough, catching sensation as the tools encounter…

Introduction Mark McMinn begins the chapter on confession in the therapy session by explaining or suggesting that maybe one of the reasons that therapy works so well for some people is that during therapy they are able to confess or reveal things that they have neve told anyone else. According to McMinn, there are some therapist that believe that it is beneficial for therapy to have a confessional aspect to it. However, some therapists have forgotten their place as a therapist and try to be…

observing hours, I noticed the Physical Therapist Assistant were communicating very well with their patients, I also think of the time when my grandmother had a total hip replacement and I would tag along to her physical therapy sessions. When I did my observing hours at F&S Physical Therapy in Alma, AR. Mrs. Julie the lady I observed gave me a few pointers to help me with becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant. The number one pointer is communication, if you don’t have good communication…

educational necessities. For example, a physical therapist needs to have a Bachelor’s degree and a masters degree in physical therapy or higher (“Physical Therapist” Missouri). For someone wanting to become a physical therapist, it is essential to have an accomplished education to move higher up in the chain of work. There are two universities that are accredited physical therapy colleges. The first college is Washington University. Washington University has a very impressive staff to student…

There are several roles that addiction counselors must be competent in when it comes to treating patients. These roles are vital to a patient’s recovery from substance abuse. Counselors are responsible for obtaining the knowledge and skill to help treat clients with addiction. The TAP 21 is a guide that describes the assessment and screening, treatment planning, referral, service coordination, counseling, family and community education, and cultural competency ("Addiction Counseling…

The therapist met with the client for an individual session. The therapist greeted the client and reviewed the main goals that the client identified in the last session. The therapist checked-in with the client and asked the client about his mood. The client reported that he feels irritable today as he felt suicide since morning when he wakes up he remembered that he has to suffer for another day. The client reported that during the last night was feeling okay and he slept without suicidal…

This paper will be looking into my interactions with a patient that I worked with at the Alberta Physiotherapy Clinic. Included will be a chart summary, a list of goals from the therapist and myself, as well as details about the treatment plan that was implemented. Teaching techniques that worked and did not work with the patient, and personal areas of challenges and strengths that were reflected on by working with the patient will also be discussed in this paper. Therapist’s Goals and…

Tracey B: Client has done the relapse exercise before and I found it interesting that her her biggest warning sign this time is that she is experiencing anger and resentments that she keeps to herself. In the past, I know she had listed in the relapse assignment previously that she avoids talking about her problems, her life is out of balance, and that she ruminates about the past. She talked a bit about her daughter’s rape and disclosed that she is seeing someone to help sort out her…

A devoted counselor can accommodate all viewpoints by distinctively developing healing coalition, instilling concern, swiftly concentrating on reachable objectives, and taking full advantage of out-of-meeting hours. In hopes to accomplish the task of being flexible, understanding, and upholding, my intentions are to remain devoted to my clients, friends, and whomever need my services. My goal is to pursue lasting progress, whether its job wise or for myself. I hope to look past the vocalized…