Psychoeducation

In the United States, mental disorders are an epidemic, and outside of our country it is no different. China, for example, is one of the most densely-populated countries in the world, therefore their rate of mental illness is at risk to be much higher. With more mental illness, comes more demand for mental health services that are essential to prevent psychological breakdowns of citizens and, in worse case scenarios, deadly events. While the United States and China differ in various aspects of…

Ethical dilemmas are an inevitable aspect of individuals work within the field of psychology. Professional psychologists are constantly challenged and faced with decisions that place them in precarious positions as they execute their roles with the different clients they serve. An ethical dilemma is defined as “a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two courses of action, either of which entails transgressing a moral principle”…

Today in the United States prison system, mental health problems among prisoners are somewhat high. Some like to think that prisons are now becoming institutions for those with mental health problems. Hearing these statements and thoughts from others makes many feel that people need all the help they can get with such a strong disability, not to be thrown away and locked up in prison. The next few paragraphs and pages are going to be a brief investigation of the mental health problems among…

If each person had a good childhood, how different could the world be? Over the course of an average person’s life, childhood only takes up a small portion of time and memories. Yet it can be so crucial that a person has good experiences and memories from this time in their young lives. Mental health and stability later in life depend greatly on what a person experiences during their formative years. The novel, It by Stephen King, is a psychological thriller that exploits the idea that…

The most important recovery strategy a nurse can provide to a psychosis patient such as ben, is making a nursing care plan; without a NCP risks could be existing, discharge planning for bens future would not be foreseen, and a thorough evaluation of bens condition would not be present, meaning areas in which ben needs implementations would be missed and the outcome is less positive than that with a care plan. One area in which NCPs might be useful is in the assessment of clinical risk factors…

Client has come to therapy to discuss her current romantic relationship. Her parents love her boyfriend, he has a great job at a young age, looks good on paper, but he is not the man she wants him to be. Client and her current partner are not communicating effectively, or as much as she wants. She says they only talk on the phone once or twice a week due to his heavy workload, working with UCLA athletics. Traveling all over the country doesn’t leave enough time for them to spend together. Client…

Leo is a young man that is married with two children. Him and his family in live in a middle class suburban area. From the outside many people would assume that Leo and his family were happy and consent with life, however it’s the complete opposite. Leo isn’t stratified with his career path and seems to never maintain a steady work history. While meeting his wife at work one day Leo spoke with a psychiatrist who just so happen to work at the same clinic where his wife does. Leo expressed to the…

1.Introduction As I begin to develop my theory as a counselor, I am aware of the new developments that I will be incorporated as I change and mature as an individual. While choosing theories for my paper, I found myself captivated by the different demographics studied in the research. My main theoretical construct I determined was person centered counseling. I have also incorporated existentialism and gestalt approaches to my literature review and the research I obtained. General ideas that…

Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affects many children and even some adults. In time and with a great amount of research the field of psychology has been able to create a way around this disorder for families and individuals suffering from it. However, ADHD can come with other symptoms such as trouble concentrating or reading difficulties. It is important that future clinicians use all of this research to help future and existing clients with these difficulties. To help with…

Matilda This paper provides an analysis of the film Matilda (DeVito et al., 2005) using developmental psychology. An overview of the movie will be provided for context, followed by an introduction to the developmental themes addressed. This paper will also connect these developmental themes to developmental theories. Through providing an understanding of developmental themes and theories, counseling goals and interventions will be developed for a particular character in the film. Finally, there…