Lin Article Critique: Part 2, Methodology Liberty University Dr. Eleanor Mosholder 2013 Lin Article Critique, Part 2, Methodology Critique of population and sampling Lin, Mack, Enright, Krahn, Baskin (2004) claim that random sampling was used in the study. The authors assert that the researcher randomly assigns fourteen attendees of a local residential treatment facility. The researchers chose patients who suffer with substance dependence. These patients were chosen from one specific rehabilitation center. Patients were chosen by their low motivation for change levels, the severity of their substance abuse and their “comorbid psychiatric diagnoses’ (2004).
Review Of The Three Psychotherapies Used In The Gloria Tapes Shawn Davis P.O. Box 742 Meeker, OK, 74855 EDUC 5413 Intro to Counseling Spring 2011 This review was performed to examine the three psychotherapies utilized in the Gloria tapes. The three therapies included; Client Centered by Carl Rogers, Rational Emotive Theory by Albert Ellis and the Gestalt Theory by Fritz Perls. All three therapies were examined and their strengths and weaknesses were discovered. The three therapies were discussed and ranked in order of effectiveness in regards to Gloria.
PHILOSOPHICAL PRINCIPLES & KEY CONCEPTS Aaron T. Beck developed his approach known as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as a result of his work and observations with depressed clients. C.B.T. is based on fundamental assumptions that our thoughts can and do determine how we feel and behave in relation to events in our everyday lives and our environment. Beck contends that psychological problems or dysfunctional behaviour can occur as a result of faulty or distorted thinking and through engaging and employing C.B.T. techniques we can change or modify the way we think, to cause us to feel and act better even if our external situations and events do not change.
In an inpatient or an outpatient program, the characteristics of a program are often a significant determinant of the outcome of a substance abuser’s treatment. While the effects of these characteristics are not usually evaluated quantitatively, many observers feel that differences in the outcome of treatment can be positively linked to, among other important factors, the quality of the therapeutic staff (Anglin & Hser, 1990, 396). Each stage of counseling interventions should effectively prepare clients to move toward the next stage and work toward preventing regression. Relapse, according to Levin, Culkin, and Perrotto, is inevitable for addicts if they do not have effective “maintenance-stage work” (2001, 271). A counselor needs to be able to correctly evaluate the current stage of a client in order to appropriately intervene.
Forgiveness Therapy, Anger and Substance Abuse: A Critique on a Research Article – Part 1 Tina Cobb 5/29/2011 Liberty University Online FORGIVENESS THERAPY, ANGER, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE: A CRITIQUE ON A RESEARCH ARTICLE – PART 1 The research article that is titled, Effects of Forgiveness Therapy on Anger, Mood, and Vulnerability to Substance Use Among Inpatient Substance-Dependent Clients (Baskin, Enright, Krahn, Lin, and Mack, 2004), is an informative article on the study of forgiveness in hopes to let go of anger and resentment more effectively by lessoning anger, depression, resentment, and vulnerability with a group of inpatients who suffer from substance abuse and alcohol addiction. The article also informs the reader of current treatments available that educates addicts how to deal, manage and cope rather than eliminating or reducing anger. Forgiveness Therapy (FT) is explained as a treatment plan that reduces anger and resentment in hopes to help the addict through sobriety since anger and resentment might be triggers for relapse. Also anger traits are higher in substance abusers and alcoholics. FT is designed to help the addict come to an understanding of what forgiveness is with a clear definition, and what it also does not mean, in order to give the addict the opportunity to let go of past hurts.
Self-Forgiveness: The Stepchild of Forgiveness Research CUON506-B13 September 25, 2011 Self-Forgiveness: The Stepchild of Forgiveness Research is an article that focuses on the importance of comparing and contrasting interpersonal forgiveness as well as intrapersonal forgiveness. Not only does this article emphasizes the definitions and classifications of self-forgiveness, but also identifies the emotional and social cognitive determents, the limitations and implications self-forgiveness may trigger. Julie Hall and Frank Fincham composed this article with great detail and research to analyze the importance of self-forgiveness and examining the conventional issues that must be directed when considering the suitability of self-forgiveness. This article evaluates the components of self-forgiveness through a model that outlines its implications through research. Guilt, shame, attributions, conciliatory behavior, perceived forgiveness from victim or higher power, and severities of the offense are some of the many processes that constitute self-forgiveness.
I am going to focus on some of the good and bad points by critically appraising this article. Firstly, the aims of this research are clearly stated in the title, abstract and main body. This piece of research had stated the goal and its relevance of this research to future rehabilitation. The authors stated why the need for this research was in the introduction and explained the aims were to attempt to evaluate patients’ perceptions on cardiac rehabilitation. This research is also relevant to the authors and the London Teaching Hospital so they can build opinions and improve their rehabilitation service.
The researchers perform a mental investigation of self-forgiveness, determining and showing distinctive characteristics from interpersonal forgiveness and would- be self-forgiveness. Research is supportive of the theory or notion that forgiveness between a wrongdoer or offender and a victim, (interpersonal) forgiveness, is done more frequently than intrapersonal self-forgiveness. This study is important to show how self-forgiveness can have an effect on an individual’s mental health. A model showing the process necessary to forgive oneself was provided within the article. Some of the determining factors were reviewed and it was revealed that much more research is needed to effectively assist the
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Stress and Its Effects on the Human Body [Name] [University] Abstract Stress has many negative effects on the human body. While stress is well-known for causing physical bodily harm, this paper will discuss its potential to cause psychological, cognitive, and even social harms. It would no doubt benefit people to be aware of these dangerous stress-related risks. The purpose of this paper is to teach useful knowledge that may enable people to prevent such stress along with the dangers that accompany it. Through such teaching, people can also learn how to cope and relieve already-existing stress.