Psychotherapy

techniques in therapy, and they also learn to think as if these approaches were part of their lives. They become more capable of accessing and disclosing a greater breadth of emotional responses, and they learn to empathize with others. In summary, psychotherapy may be thought of as a process that modifies emotional patterns, changes cognitions, and alters behaviors.’ Here is a brief idea about how a session of psychodrama might look like. Let’s take a real life situation where we might have…

communication such as email, texting, videoconferencing, and social media. One surprising element was that the Groshong and Phillips, 2015, stated is that “the majority of states currently have no regulations about videoconferencing to conduct psychotherapy within the state in which the LCSW is licensed. Almost all social work boards are reviewing the issue. The military does allow videoconferencing in any state if an LCSW is licensed in one state. This may be the wave of the future.”…

statutes, agency policies, and the NASW Code of Ethics to solve these ethical dilemmas. In this case, the case manager is faced with the ethical dilemma of reporting suspected child neglect. The Agency, Case manager, and Case A for-profit outpatient psychotherapy clinic that provides outpatient therapy to treat mental illness and substance abuse…

Within a cognitive behavioral framework, emotions are viewed as a consequence of cognitive change, where the etiological significance of emotions has largely been lowered to a secondary status (Courbasson, Nishikawa & Shapira, 2011). Cognitive behavior therapy has the distinct advantage of helping clients to develop coping skills deemed useful for the present and future. As such, substance abuse clients through cognitive behavioral therapy can practice new coping skills taught and rehearse ways…

The context of this reflective assignment is within the workplace with a colleague. We are both serving members of the Defence Forces and sessions were conducted mainly in the workplace, with one session conducted externally as it was logistically suitable for both parties involved. While the coaching was within the organisation no tri- or multi-party contract was necessary. A bilateral contract was negotiated as the coaching was on a voluntary basis and the goal/outcomes were identified by the…

Psychiatric social workers provide mental health services to individuals with high needs. They may perform psychotherapy and even diagnose mental illness (Social Work Licensure, 2011). This cliental group is one of great sensitivity. The unbalanced characteristic of these clients require special planning in coordination for the assistance of this population. This area is of special interest to me, I am obtaining a minor in psychology, and have some general understanding of what goes on with…

treatments that have been found to have harmful effects are not preforming to their standard level of care. Clients who seek treatment do so to improve and not deteriorate. Thankfully, research suggests that 3-6%/5-10% of clients become worse following psychotherapy. Particularly, those in substance abuse treatments have higher deteriorating rates. Properly identifying underlying mechanisms can aid in reducing these percentages altogether. However, these numbers are not accurate. Lilienfeld,…

psychologist to believe that there is a psychological benefit to confession. McMinn also says that other studies show that clients that are more open and forthcoming in therapy are less likely to have psychosomatic aliments. Confessional Nature of Psychotherapy In the section of the chapter, McMinn say that confession is a natural part of psychology. Therapist hear as many confessions as a priest. However, McMinn warns there is a difference between confession for religion and confession in…

Reduction Therapy Synopsis The informative article on Traumatic Incident Therapy (TIR) is written by Steve Reed. According to the piece, the treatment method was developed by a Californian psychiatrist by the name of Dr. Frank Gerbode. TIR is a psychotherapy procedure that enables a patient to negate the impact of painful experiences (Gerdobe). During the sessions, it is a commonplace to have one experiencing positive emotions (Reed, 2016). However, regardless of the background, the objective of…

The central foundations of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) can be observed in early literature authored by a variety of scholars and philosophers who observed existing relationships between emotion and thought (Wright, Basco, and Thase, 2006). These earlier contributors include the Stoic philosopher Epictetus. Epictetus’ documented teachings exalted the need for personal responsibility in choosing one’s actions through self-control and logic (Wright, Basco, and Thase, 2006). Essentially,…