Electroconvulsive therapy

Play therapy, as defined by the Association for Play Therapy, is "the systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained play therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development" (2016). Since the early 1900s when play therapy techniques were developed, the method has become an increasingly popular way of engaging children in psychoanalytical practice by…

Since my freshman year in high school, I’ve been interested in becoming an orthopedic surgeon, or at the very least, something in sports medicine. During my freshman year of cross country, I was diagnosed with a femoral neck stress fracture. This injury allowed me to learn a lot about sports medicine as I was surrounded, and still am surrounded, by various doctors treating my now chronic hip pain. It’s fascinating how orthopedic surgeons can vary from helping a sports injury like mine, to…

There are many ups and downs of owning a dog. There are also many different types of responsibilities for dog ownership, too. There are long haired dogs which have to be washed and brushed often. Then there are short haired dogs who rarely have to be washed and brushed. There are many different things that go into having a dog but, there are specifically pros and cons that go into taking care of a frisky canine. There are many pros that go into taking care of a dog, no matter what breed it is.…

other shoes; it has opened my eyes to the difficulties people who have encountered unfortunate medical events face. I would make a great candidate for the occupational therapy program because of my unique personal and professional experiences. Despite retail is not my calling, I have gained valuable skills from it. Dealing with customers daily has strengthened my inter-personal skills and patience level. My experiences with difficult customers has taught me that people are fighting different…

An Existentialist Pretending to be an Adlerian While I believe Adlerian therapy is the best practice for me working with clients, existentialism has played a primary role in my personal development over the past ten years. The concept that “The existentialist does not view death negatively but holds that awareness of death as a basic human condition gives significance to living” became crystal clear to me in 2006 (Corey, 2017, p 145). Following nearly a year of exponentially increasing pain, I…

In a few months I will start practicing as a professional counselor. This requires hard work, continuous reading and following courses, practicum, and writing and passing my license. The role of a counselor. Before I delve into this I wish to clarify some point that I hold dear to me as far as counseling is a concern; it is the provision of assistance and guidance in solving personal, social, or psychological problems and difficulties, especially by a professional. This guiding role places the…

I attended the “Do You Matter” public speaking event presented by Erick Chavez & Andrea Rascon. This interactive session was to allow participants to explore their privilege and identify how they can use their privilege to advocate for others. Erick gains attention in his introduction by addressing the agenda of the event and provides a coherent design of the presentation. He resumes his presentation with acknowledging community guidelines, such as “… respect, “I”-statements, one voice all ears,…

experience, I have had the pleasure of observing dedicated physical therapists who have transformed their patients’ lives. At Bodyworx Physical Therapy, I watched Dr. Doug Bonnesen assist a patient who had experienced life-long pain, immobility, and nearly paralysis as the result of severe cervical stenosis. After undergoing surgery and physical therapy, she was virtually pain-free and was able to play tennis, her favorite sport, again. As an aspiring physical therapist, I am dedicated to the…

The Role of Life Coach For a Productive And Fruitful Life By Paul Arsalan on January 15, 2015 0 Powered by Translate Addiction to alcohol, drugs or any other action related to self affliction not only damages your relationships, health and career, it also results in lost hopes and dreams. When you start losing hope, there is nothing that can help you succeed or get over a bad patch in life. Dependency on alcohol or drugs is not at all advisable, and thus should be treated as early as…

undergraduate and Internship clinical experiences. It’s important to have compassion towards the client and establish rapport, a harmonious relationship before anything. According to Riley (2002) “Caring is considered by the author as a given for effective therapy”. Showing genuine compassion allows the client to feel comfortable. While working…