Group psychotherapy

The client came to the first session with the specific problem. The client reported that she wants to have clear boundaries with her boyfriend. In addition, the client explained that she has experienced lots of verbal fight with her boyfriend, especially at work, because they work together in the same store. The client and her boyfriend live together, while she feels that she needs her own space. The client’s boyfriend has had difficulty to understand her needs, and when she wants to spend time…

Mr. Holmes and Mr. Lanza have been diagnoses with childhood disorder. At the time of the massive Mr. Holmes was diagnosis with schizophrenia and Mr. Lanza with autism. Schizophrenia typically manifests itself between the age of 15 and 45, but the symptoms can be noted in childhood. It had been indicates that autism and schizophrenia share parental risk factors such as maternal infection with fever during pregnancy and share some of the same risk genes and the two disorder may arise from related…

Talking about change in a collaborative and conversational style strengthen the client’s motivation and commitment to change (Miller, p. 4). Therefore, when presented with case, the approach I chose was more of a non-directive counseling session where the counselor is portrayed as the one in charge and is expected to give advice to client, instead I wanted the client to openly talk about his current situation and guide him to talk himself into the need to change the situation that is causing…

believe on what we do or have the same goals/mission. As forensic social workers, advocating for more case managers with the administrative team, upper management, and the board of directors would be a possibility, getting involved with community groups to seek further resources/guidance would also be an addition. Equally important, and as a macro social worker – grant writing, fundraising, and campaigning would be another way to raise the funds needed to change the system and to have a larger…

The Therapist’s Speed Dating: Round Table Discussions stood as a unique forum for many students and current counselors to be exposed to different areas of the field. Eight different experts in each of their fields presented a twenty five minute discussion privately for eight people at a time interested in their area of expertise. Each attendee was allowed to choose four of the speakers which they wished to hear, and sit with each one for 25 minutes in order to discuss with them a chosen topic by…

QP engaged Tatiana in participating in an evidence base activity geared towards how anger works. QP explained to Tatiana that the activity will teach her how to identify her feelings and looking at the consequences of anger. QP discussed and reviewed with Tatiana previous session. QP encouraged Tatiana to identify her feelings other than anger. QP explained to Tatiana the different types of feelings people experiences. QP asked Tatiana to list some of the feelings she has experienced recently.…

Working with Disabled Individuals as a Social Worker This article explains how social workers can communicate and assist in helping people with disabilities. People with mental or physical disabilities face many challenges in their lives. Social workers are trained and educated in helping them with these issues. The article explains what it takes to earn a degree with working with people with disabilities and resources to help decide if this career is for them. To find out if students going…

Clients may notice I am a female in a professional role when first meeting me. Each client will bring their own personal views of women with them, which could positively or negatively impact our sessions together. A client may feel more comfortable speaking about their personal experiences with a female therapist. There may be other clients who view my sex as an uncomfortable presence. Keeping a professional attitude in the session and building trust with clients could help overcome negative…

QP engaged Tatiana in participating in a CBT activity geared towards “Recipe for success”. QP explained to Tatiana that the purpose of the activity is to increase awareness of positive verses aggressive situation. QP explained to Tatiana what anger management is and why it is important to use anger management techniques to cope with anger. QP provided and demonstrated to Tatiana, anger management techniques, such as relaxation exercise and counting from one to ten. QP asked Tatiana to define…

The psychologist conducted an experiment/study called the Robbers Cave Experiments to test his theory about group interactions, in which he created a conflict between two groups who were competing against each other with a limited amount of resources. Muzafer found that hostility and intergroup conflicts come about when competing under a degree of restrictions, which concluded that his conflict…