Mental health professionals practice active listening and encourage the client to express their feelings. Mental health counselors develop and implement treatment plans based on the client’s physical or mental condition. Client information is collected through interviews, observations or tests which guide counselors in the development of therapeutic information strategies that will help clients deal with their problems by targeting at-risk behaviors which promotes optimum mental and emotional well-being of the client (Erford, 2010). Over the past decade organizations have come to the realization that mental health professionals need to become competent in cross cultural interactions. Competent multicultural mental health professionals play a key role in success of mental health counseling interventions (Connerley & Pederson, 2005).
Abstract An ideal form of the therapeutic process for individual counseling is comprised of techniques and theories taken from the Psychodynamic Approach, Cognitive-Behavioral Approach, Person-Centered Approach and behavior modification techniques that are found in Operant Conditioning. These individual counseling techniques were chosen based on how effective and relevant to the client, they were deemed to be. Techniques taken from the psychodynamic approach is to allow the client to become conscious of all unconscious or subconscious concerns through the use of transference and working alliance. Techniques taken from the cognitive-behavioral approach is to help the client identify any irrational beliefs and thinking that is the cause of the client’s emotional disturbance. In the person centered approach, the therapy focuses on an important human characteristic - the client’s natural ability for growth and development, through the use of self actualization.
Sigmund Freud was the first to challenge the view that mental disorders were caused by physical illness and proposed that psychological factors were responsible for the illness. The psychodynamic approach highlights the importance of the unconscious mind and early childhood experiences. Psychodynamic psychologist’s attempt to deal with the mental health issues of their patients by incorporating these ideas and creating therapies using these ideas. The basic concept behind psychoanalysis is that a patient that suffers from mental health problems such as depression can address any regressed feelings thus, the patient gains insight of and can learn to work through their emotional baggage. It is a generalised concept that if the cause of the symptoms were tackled it would only be logical that the symptoms would then cease.
In this assignment, I will be explaining the different psychological approaches to health practice and social care practice will be outlined and explained. Health practice is the act of a care professional that performs activities, methods and treatments in order to keep an individual health whether it is to do with diet, exercise, or bad habits such as smoking and excessive drinking. Social care practice is the act of a care professional that concentrates on and supports the social and personal needs of an individual. This can be demonstrated with activities and methods such as counselling and therapy. These methods are used to improve the quality of life of individuals who may be mentally ill or may be victims of abuse.
Each of these principles directly relates to the need for a naturopath to collect in-depth information from patients in the initial consultation. The role of a naturopath is to support each patient in their journey toward better health by identifying obstacles to recovery and removing any disturbing factors to allow the Vis Medicatrix Naturae to restore vitalism. The more information gathered in the initial consultation the easier it is to identify the possible underlying causes of a patient’s ill health. This enables the naturopath to make the correct recommendations for healthier lifestyle habits to give the body the right environment and conditions to restore homeostasis. The principle Primum Non Nocere teaches the use of the least invasive methods necessary to allow the body to heal itself.
Discuss two psychological therapies of depression. (24 Marks) One psychological therapy of depression in Psychodynamic Interpersonal Therapy. This therapy was developed by Hobson, and focuses mainly on the relationship between the therapist and patient. When a comfortable relationship is established, past events that could be the cause of depression are relived and resolved to try and relieve the pressures that they may be putting on the individual. Hobson believes that because problems in our life are usually through interpersonal relationships, we should resolve these problems through a therapeutic relationship.
CT305 Principles of personal development in adult social care settings 1.1 Explain what reflective practise is? Reflective practice is a way of studying your own experiences to improve the way you work. It is very useful for health professionals who want to carry on learning throughout their lives. Engaging in reflective practice should help to improve the quality of care you give and close the gap between theory and practice. Reflective practise is to think carefully covering; what you did - How you did it - Why you did it - How you felt - What went well - What you would do differently.
Administer any medication correctly and in accordance with care plans etc. and company policy. Outcome 2 Be able to assist in minimising individuals’ pain or discomfort The learner can: 1. describe how pain and discomfort may affect an individual’s wellbeing and communication- Pain and discomfort can present limitations of functional ability and interfere with quality of life. Providing appropriate pain management assures the dignity and well being of a patient, as well as affording a better quality of life. Unit 4222-232 Move and position individuals in accordance with their plan of care (HSC 2028) Assessment Criteria Outcome 1 Understand anatomy and physiology in relation to moving and positioning individuals The learner can: 1. outline the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to the importance of correct moving and positioning of individuals- Facet Joints link the vertebrae and allow us to bend and twist.
Support of the unit by a sector or other appropriate body This unit is endorsed by Skills for Care and Development Assessment This unit will be assessed by: an assignment covering practical skills and underpinning knowledge. 22 Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (4229-02/03) Unit 204 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care Learning outcomes and assessment criteria Outcome 1 Know how to recognise signs of abuse The learner can: 1.1 Define the following types of abuse: Physical abuse Sexual abuse Emotional/psychological abuse Financial abuse Institutional abuse Self neglect Neglect by
Challenging Behaviour in Dementia A person centred approach Maria Mulhall Exact word count: 3,052 This paper will discuss the nature of challenging behaviour displayed by a person with dementia. The writer will give a personal account of a client with dementia whosebehaviour was challenging for the care giver. The writer will discuss person centred approaches to care and indicate literature and research to support same. The writer will use Trudy as a case study to outline the implementation of a person centred approach to meet individual needs. In doing this the writer will discuss effective care and therapies and how they were used to improve Trudy’s care and quality of life.