Group psychotherapy

Transference is a redirection of a client's feelings from a particular person to the therapist. Transference can be seen in forms such as hatred or putting the therapist in a god-like category. When Freud first encountered transference, he thought it was an obstacle to the treatment of the client. Instead he learned was that the transference was the work that needed to be done. An example would be if a client experienced a traumatic event in their childhood with a male figure. The client would…

psychosocial treatments, non-medical interventions applied to reduce the symptoms of the client (School of Social Work, University of Buffalo, 2009) and medicinal treatments. The psychosocial interventions include parent and client training, as well as group interventions. There are a few programs used to treat CD that focus on training the parent to better handle their child, such as The Incredible Years, COPE and SNAP.…

Being a counselor is something that I have always imagined myself becoming, more specifically a psychologist. The first step is to obtain an undergraduate degree in a related field. Next, you are required to complete an Education Specialist (Ed.S) or a master’s degree program. Following the completion of the Post-graduate degree, varying state by state, an exam for certification is required to obtain licensure. Once I have begun practicing, the need for a doctoral degree will be determined. I…

I’ve often at times wondered how could writing be beneficial to those who’ve experienced trauma. For example, writing when you’re upset or even just writing how your day went. I’m familiar with the concept of girls writing down their feelings into what what most people would call a “diary”. Most girls growing up receive a diary in which they can free write about their high and low days. Writing your feelings down can be easy to do, but the question I’m yearning towards is how could writing be…

Kanel (2012) defines several ideas that delineate how one may handle a crisis. He also conveys criticalness of when the patient is treated, and a model that elucidates possible strategies a counselor may impart to reduce stress and enable a client to function at a higher level. Specifically, he explains the importance of understanding the cognitive key, timing of intervention, and a basic model of anxiety’s functions for individuals, whether or not they are in crisis. The cognitive key is an…

were randomly assigned to a group. A posttest-only design was used because all participants were assessed before to establish a baseline and after the intervention to assess the outcome. The study wanted to evaluate if the presence of an RN who provides one-on-one support during chemotherapy session can improve comfort and well-being in participants. The most rigorous and best fit designed was used. The study compared Reiki therapy versus sham Reiki and control group. Yes, the comparison…

The therapist should start this module by explaining why controlled breathing is important to Amy with simple and concrete examples. Such as: “ You know Amy, sometimes you may feel upset, nervous or angry, which is normal, we all feel in this way time to time. Today we are going to learn a magical way to help ourselves to calm down. You know what? When you can control your breathing, you will find that it much easier to control these bad feelings. Would like to try?” Then the therapist…

facilities are all accessible by public transportation. For example, Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Senior Resource Center provide a free service under a project called Community Action to Reach the Elderly (CARE). Seniors and aging classes, and support groups, free service for seniors or disabled adults who live alone. Through project CARE, they offer daily phone calls, connecting with loved one previously designated, free classes, health screenings, exercise program, and…

It was estimated that “40 million people, or 13 percent of the population, have an ambulatory, cognitive, or sensory disability” in the United States (Brucker, 2016, p. 298). The Social Security Administration (SSA) through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) offers financial benefits to people with IDD. However, the families and the service coordinators (SC) have a critical role in bridging the gap in the knowledge and access of the program. There were several differences noted between…

QP engaged Maunica in participating in CBT activity geared towards stress management. QP explained to Maunica that the activity will help enhance her coping skills of stress, identify ways to reduce stress, and techniques to improve stress management. QP explained to Maunica what stress is and provided an example. QP explained to Maunica how to react to stress. QP asked Maunica to explain, how she handles stress. QP asked Maunica to list some things that cause stress for her. QP explored with…