Integrative psychotherapy

The rationale of this paper is to demonstrate my understanding of two paradigms and my ability to critically evaluate the theories merits in helping Nancy navigate through her challenges. I am predominantly cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) however, I have chosen Solution Focused Theory and Narrative approach to help Nancy and her family. Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) is a strength based therapeutic approach where clients are encouraged to take an active role in identifying exceptions and doing…

Cognitive therapy was founded by Aaron Beck, and he based this therapeutic approach on two main ideas. The first idea is that individuals who are depressed have a negativity bias in their thinking, and the second idea is that the way individuals interpret the events around them contributes to the maintenance of their depression (Ball, n.d.). In a more refined sense by Ball (n.d.) it can be said that cognitive therapy is based on the premise that it is not the event itself that the individual…

2.7 Dual task: association among cognitive training, transfer training and psycho-motor training (Reuter et al. 2012) The goal of this study was to assess whether a multi-modal cognitive rehabilitation, in association with a motor programme could have a better therapeutic outcome than a purely cognitive treatment. Three types of treatment were compared: A. Cognitive training; B. Cognitive training, transfer training; C. Cognitive training, transfer training, pyschomotor and resistance training.…

Freud: The way Freud interpreted dreams was based on free association. He would have his patients give associations to everything in their dream. He had three important rules for when he interpreted dreams. His first rule was that one should not focus on the surface meaning of the dream and that the hidden meaning is what one is looking for. His second rule focused on giving substitutions for every dream element and not focusing on the element itself. His third and final rule was to keep…

The first quality that I think is critical in being an effective social worker is empathy. I think to care, and understand the needs of clients, empathy is essential. The second quality is the motivation to help clients with support and guidance. For instance, this involves participating in self-care to better serve clients. I also think that this consists of not giving up on a client, and staying proactive in helping the client change his or her behavior. The third quality that I think is…

Social work has evolved over time, and it has paved the way for the new generation of social workers. I believe that I have benefit from the evolution; I can accentuate that social work has more priorities in day to day practices. Combining field work and classroom work has made a significant change in the way I work. I have seen changes in my approach with clients. I am more aware of my transference and countertransference. I take time out to practice active listening and mindfulness. The…

Throughout the Walsh text, several theories of social work practice are identified and explained. I will compare and contrast Family Emotional Systems Theory and Structural Family Theory. This paper will discuss the main concepts of each theory. How the theories would be utilized within different individuals and issues that may be presented as a social worker. The usefulness of each of the two theories in regards to social work practice, concentrating on a micro practice perspective.…

There are many different models for grieving that are constantly being changed or renewed, the most popular being Kubler-Ross & Kessler's "Five Stages of Grief". The models are not a guideline, they are an outline of what one may experience. There is no right or wrong way to go through the outline and the experience will vary between the grievers. One study showed that the development of interpersonal resources in a crucial piece in treatment as individual are at risk of becoming dependent on…

The aim of this essay is to translate Freuds key theories of personality and the human development. This essay will show how Freud understands the human drives, how he came about the model of consciousness and also the defences against anxiety, and lastly Freud's theory of psychosexual development, Freud was also known as a psychiatrist who discovered psychoanalysis. Sigmund Freud understood the human drive as the life drive (Eros) and the death drive (Thanatos). he (saw) the two drives as…

Attachment is an emotional tie that bonds one person to another. Attachment theory was brought along by John Bowlby during his psychiatry career. He considered the importance of social, emotional, and cognitive development in parent-child relationships after treating many emotionally disturbed children. This elicited the idea that children’s early experiences with their parents produces a lasting imprint on their lives. Bowlby proposed that attachment experiences influenced the development of…