Psychoeducation

10.5. Reaction Formation. According to Bouchard & Thériault (2003), reaction formation refers to an individual possessing acts and beliefs contrary to those they believe in. Therefore, one will have a reaction formation when they act in ways that do not match what they believe in (Bouchard & Thériault, 2003). This defence mechanism is evident in Kutlwano’s actions of wanting to be away from his parent’s conflicted relationship, whereas he is in a conflicted relationship himself with Tamia, and…

The purpose of psychoeducational groups is to teach group members a new skill or provide them with previously unknown information that will be of benefit (Toseland & Rivas, 2012). They specifically work well for functioning individuals who have a lack of knowledge in a particular area (Corey & Corey, 2006). In this group, the purpose was to teach members new communication skills, help them learn how to better manage and express their emotions, and how to improve interpersonal relationships.…

Methods in this case study begin with assessment of the patient through different inventory tests, rated scales, and questionnaires, psychoeducation on the client’s condition in order to explain the phobia and how the individual maintains it, cognitive reconstruction in order to reformulate the way the client thinks through different strategies, and finally relaxation training (Jacobson’s…

Case studies are an instrumental record of the clinical practices of a profession. While case studies cannot provide precise guidance for the management of succeeding patients, they are a record of clinical interactions which help us to frame questions for more rigorously designed clinical studies. In fact, based on the current case study Mrs. Mann and her three children were assessed, as a result the family experiences traumatic events that may have led to presenting problems that includes…

Treating Co-Occurring Disorders Before entering a treatment facility... If you are concerned that you or a family member or friend may have co-occurring conditions, you probably feel uncertain about how to access the services you need. The only way you can ensure you get adequate treatment is to identify and confirm the presence of co-occurring disorders. This is the first and most central step towards your recovery. Many substance use disorders involve symptomatology patterns that overlap with…

increased depression and suicide, as well as frequent relapses, rehospitalizations and legal problems than those who only have schizophrenia) (The Family Intervention for Dual Diagnosis (FIDD) program works on building communication, goal setting, psychoeducation, as well as problem-solving skills in the family system in order to eliminate stress that comes with being close to someone with a dual disorder.) (This article examines a man’s psychosis as well as his dependence on marijuana, and…

In every country across the globe, prisoners are seen unsuccessfully attempting to reintegrate back into society upon being released from jail. This poses a serious social problem because individuals who are not successful after being released from jail typically end up back in jail after committing another crime of the same type, or often times an even more serious crime than their original offense. For many of the individuals that commit more crimes, they end their sentence and re enter…

Due to the attention children give to tv it stops them from doing things that encourage imagination. According to a professor at the school of Psychoeducation at the University of Montreal “Kids should be doing things that are intellectually enriching: playing with board games, playing with dice, playing with things that will improve their motor skills, reading instead all of that is replaced by sitting…

Intellectual theory is based on cognition and learning. The way in which a person learns directly affects his or her development process, and educational/career path. (Capuzzi & Stauffer, 2012). It's important for a counselor to recognize that there is no one-size-fits all approach to learning, and that each student may achieve certain levels of cognition differently. Felder & Brent (2005) note that different backgrounds, strengths, ambitions, and levels of motivation all contribute to different…

Furthermore, more information is shared on what and how a stable marriage is proceeds over time. These results for the study can be used in a practical sense with a couple in counseling by educating the couple on current research findings, through psychoeducation. The counselor could also use the research findings to exemplify what positive and negative effect interactions look like with the couple and to guide them through intervention. This study contributed to evidenced based practice within…