Non-verbal communication can help but be careful when using hand gestures as they may be the same in a lot of cultures but may be very offensive in another always research. Distressing situations are a part of life we can not always avoid them such as the death of a family member or friend, but we can try and help the person through the distressing time by showing that you are there if required if they would like to talk or that you are able to get somebody else to talk to like another colleague, friend or relative, but without putting pressure on the person as this could cause more distress or agitation. Be aware of your own body language in these circumstances and approach them in a calm, open and non threatening manor make eye contact and show you are willing to
Individuals who have been traumatized require support and understanding from the ones around them. In most cases, survivors of trauma can be re-traumatized through well-meaning guardian and service providers in the community. Trauma Informed Care projects attempt to educate our societies regarding the effect of trauma on clients, family, friends, co-workers, and even ourselves. Getting to know the effect of trauma is a necessary first step of one being a compassionate and supportive community (Bloom, S. L. 1997 ). For every trauma, the diagnosis criteria are accordance to descriptive text that helps in diagnostic decision making.
Family therapy, sometimes called family focus therapy or family systems therapy, is a type of psychological therapy that works to change the relationships within families to help them better deal with a wide range of problems. Family therapy helps family members find constructive ways to help each other. Due to this flexibility, family therapy is useful in a wide range of situations. Family therapy can be useful in childhood and adult conditions including conduct and mood disorders, eating disorders, drug abuse and psychiatric conditions as well as couples experiencing difficulties. Family therapy is useful throughout life and can be especially useful in the treatment of long term illness such as depression.
Some also cut themselves, drink or abuse drugs to cope. But many are adept at hiding their depression, he says. “From the outside, they may look popular and fabulous, but deep down, they may feel so bad about themselves.” Ho’s young patients don’t use the word “depression,” he says. “But they will say that they feel bad all the time and don’t see the point in doing anything. Or some of them feel that they are a disappointment to their parents, so they don’t actually feel depressed, but
Alzheimer’s early stages include but aren’t limited to minor Short-term memory loss, forgetting that memory lapses happened and some confusion in situations outside the familiar. The early stages are difficult but with support from family and medical experts they are manageable, but what if the patient is scared of the late symptoms. Late stage of Alzheimer’s includes but isn’t limited to speech impairment, repeatedly initiating the same conversation, abusiveness, anxiety, and paranoia and debilitating cognitive deficit, which in layman’s term means mental retardation and eventually death but not from the disease it’s self. Shouldn’t those patients have a choice weather they want to go through the later stages of Alzheimer’s, it’s very doubtful that
The burns could possibly still be seen one later in life, their personal space could also still be effected, this causing relationship issues for the child later in life, and it could make the child feel different from the rest of the world. Though the person couldn’t remember the actual pain of getting burned; the emotional pain of feeling different and shutting himself out later in life would be real for them everyday. Wallace writes about a pain that is so real; we feel the parents’ and child’s pain. He places the father away from the accident, but still close enough to hear it. This adds to the story because he knows it was not his fault, but more his wife’s, still he will still hold himself partly responsible for the rest of his life.
Caregivers Coping with Bipolar Disorder When people talk about bipolar disorder they most often refer to the person with the disease. What most people often forget to mention or think about is the effect that bipolar disorder can have on the family of the person with the illness. “Bipolar disorder is a treatable illness marked by extreme changes in mood, thought, energy and behavior” (Carson). “Which often has a ripple effect on families, creating tension, uncertainty, troubled emotions and big changes in how people live their lives” (Board). Witnessing the behavior of a family member with bipolar disorder forces the caregiver to broaden the boundaries of his own personalities.
The problem that comes with preventive treatment and therapy for individuals suffering from schizophrenia usually falls to the individual accepting that they are suffering from a mental disorder and the financial aspect of the keeping up with the treatment and therapy. Borderline personalities usually do not seek mental health care to have their characters transformed; they want help for depression, anxiety, and problems in their work and family lives. But a psychiatrist, psychologist, or counselor can help make these patients more aware of how their patterns of behavior and thinking aggravate those symptoms and complicate those problems. (“The Harvard mental health letter,” 2006). The penitent usually makes therapists feel uncomfortable or guilty, demand special treatment, become uncooperative and ungrateful, and provoke crises with self-destructive actions, which lead to inappropriate or unnecessary therapy or treatment.
This, combined with mood disturbances, can undermine relationships with family, friends, and co-workers. BPD disturbances also may include self-harm. [3] Without treatment, symptoms may worsen, leading (in extreme cases) to suicide attempts There is an ongoing debate between clinicians and patients worldwide regarding the term Borderline, and some suggest it be renamed, and called Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder. There is concern that the diagnosis of BPD stigmatizes people and is a discriminatory practice. It is common for those suffering from BPD and their families to feel confused by a lack of clear diagnosis, effective treatments and accurate information.
In moderate to severe traumatic brain injury there could be permanent memory loss, trouble with speech and loss of coordination among other visible and invisible symptoms. Since the individual did not have these issues prior to the injury they will most likely have a negative effect at first. Due to the loss of abilities, they may experience mood changes, anger, depression or anxiousness. These internal psychological challenges may also be compounded by the social anxiety they may feel. Unfortunately, the general society is unforgiving toward those with special needs or differences.