Music therapy

Along with the Five Stages of Change model, Forman and Nagy (2006) recommends the use of psychological interviewing techniques that respond to the client’s denial, suppression, or resistance to therapy with a treatment plan method that promotes high levels of reassurance for the patient so that they can see that they are irrefutably equipped to modify their maladaptive behavior if they so wish just as long as they are also are willing to let go of any unconscious defense mechanisms at the same…

1. How are you doing on your plan? I would say my self confidence has improved. I have performed well when given a blank treatment plan and needing to come up with one on the spot when treating a patient for the first time. I have learned to just my "gut instinct" when it comes to therapeutic exercises or activities, because when I second guess myself it causes me to lose confidence in myself. At the end of each day, we (me and whichever OT I am with that day) digest how the day went, the…

This therapy session will discuss the theory and technique of Client-centered therapy/person-centered therapy/ Rogerian therapy, with myself, Y. Leone White therapist and my helper Nick Williams, the client. Where I used the following centered strategies, Congruence/genuineness, empathy, unconditional, positive regard. Also, I created and environment that exemplifies the core theme of client-centered therapy. Trust in my client’s ability to help move forward in a constructive manner, with the…

Hi Luann, You brought up an interesting point about a client who does not want to search his or her own opinions and behaviors, would not fare well with a person who utilizes Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy. Stark (2002) talked about clinical interventions when a difference of opinion arises, such as a client becoming defensive, not desiring to change their thoughts and demeanor, giving us tools to navigate a client through the process gaining a positive result. Got me to thinking about the…

The goal for cognitive therapy is to change the patient’s patterns in order to change their responses to difficult situations. It can also be used to treat personality disorders. If I were a cognitive behavioral therapist, I would first use verbal techniques to elicit Betty’s automatic…

population can be difficult because they are not on the same page as those who voluntarily seek therapy. Voluntary clients are already in the contemplation or preparation stage of change. However, involuntary clients are still in the precontemplation stage. They have not yet acknowledged that there is a problem or behavior that needs to be changed. Therefore, they may not feel the need or desire to participate in therapy. Social workers who deal with this population should expect resistance.…

Therapies Not only parents, family, teachers and friends have a place in the development of personality, values, attitudes, and behavior of a person, but also the experiences, society and mental illness can affect it. Therapies Psychotherapy a psychological technique that can bring about positive changes in personality, behavior, or personal adjustment. Origins of therapy Archaeological discoveries of the Stone Age, confirms the cruel treatment to which people with mental problems were…

Introduction The physical therapy (PT) scope of practice is ever changing, growing and adaptive to the societal needs. The professional roles we mainly hear or read about PTs are their roles in patient/client management and prevention and risk reduction services. However, there are additional non-clinical roles that PTs assume. One of such non-clinical roles is the point of discussion in this paper. According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), PTs professional roles may…

In this paper there are difference between Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy and the overlapping similar in both Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. Now the education and the training for both Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy is important to know getting into this profession. The salary is not always important in a job but it is important to know what you will make if the person is the best or the worst at their job. Knowing what both professions will do for both the…

disease, was referred for physical therapy after sustaining multiple falls recently. The patient started demonstrating standing balance deficits, postural changes, joint stiffness, and mild tremors 8 months ago. Patient reported loss of balance as the reason for fall and expressed concern over his gait stability progressively getting worse in the last 3 months. The patient had felt improvement with gait control and standing balance when he went to outpatient physical therapy 6 months ago.…