Family therapy is useful throughout life and can be especially useful in the treatment of long term illness such as depression. Family therapy usually works within family groups but often includes work with people on an individual basis or, when appropriate, individual sessions within a series of family meetings. Family therapy may also include the social networks around families. The family systems Perspective A family systems perspective holds that individuals are best understood through assessing the interactions between and among family members. The development and behavior of one family member is inextricably interconnected with others in the family.
Cognitive-behavioral family therapy (CBFT) is the extension model of CBT, however, it also focuses on the members of a family, considering them to be parts of a cohesive unit, and looking at such factors as interfamilial relationships, communication patterns, and other familial dynamics (Frey, 1999). CBFT offers the possibility of helping not just to the person with the problem, but also to his or her significant others who are also affected by the addictive behavior. One of the most important thing in CBFT is for the therapist to develop a rapport with the client and the family. Upon the initial appointment the therapist may have the client fill out assessment questionnaires such as the Family Beliefs Inventory (Vicent-Roehling & Robins, 1986). Assessment of cognitions can be done in the interview as the therapist questions family members about "chains of thought" (Dattilio & Padesky, 1990).
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).
Franklin, Monica F. Buscemi, Carolyn Case Management July 14, 2009 Exploring Sectors of Case Management The purpose of this paper is to explore a sector of case management that interest me and possible agencies within the community that I could refer my client to. The sector that I find most suitable for my experience and interest is in a family therapeutic setting. After carefully accessing my client and a thorough evaluation of his situation I find that John and his family is in need of various services. “Once client needs and corresponding services have been identified, the client and case manager turn their attention to the resource selection – selecting individuals, programs, or agencies that can meet the needs.” (Woodside
Aii Explain how effective communication can affect relationships in an adult social care setting between: a) Colleagues and other professionals It is essential to have good communication between your colleagues and any other professions involved in the care of an individual. Tasks will be more successful with effective communication so you can discuss and gain information about the people you are caring for. With good communication between all those involved the individual is able to receive the best possible care. To develop within your role; effective communication is needed between your colleagues and managers so you are free to express what you think and how you feeling. b) Individuals using the service and their carers Effective communication is vital between carers and the residents.
This model believes that whatever worked in the past will also work in the present. Collaborative language system resolves problems through conversation so that patients can open up more. These three postmodern therapies will work well with the Quest family because the family will be able to evaluate their thoughts and behavior. Jane and Paul will be able to focus more and evaluate Jason and Luke’s behavior in order to deal with them better. The family will also be able to focus on solutions to their problem.
Schizophrenia is a mental illness that most often requires multiple therapies that help a person manage their mental disease. For the larger portion of individuals with schizophrenia a combination of psychotropic medication and a psychosocial therapy is most successful (Townsend, 2008). Schizophrenia has been reviewed and presented in steps for nursing to help diagnose people. The cause of the mental disease remains a puzzle to psychiatrists, but identifying the type and care needed for people is clear. Schizophrenia can be managed, but it requires the assistance of medication and possibly other therapies.
This experience has helped me gain more knowledge of bedside communication and the effect it can have on the patients and their families. Communication is one of the values of Harris Health System and is important because it can help to provide other values such has compassionate care, trust, and mutual
The qualitative study denotes the attachment process that is a major predictor of mental health in adult age of individual. The study heightened the awareness as well as understanding of self-esteem issues that can effectively lead to more accurate therapeutic contexts and treatment plans for clients. The study might lead therapists’ ways to decrease or moderate or even demolish number of issues that clients experiences throughout their childhood. At the same time, mental practitioners can develop relationship that can allow them to work effectively with clients suffering from self-esteem
Becoming a caregiver entails a deeper, more trusting relationship between giver and receiver and can strengthen bonds between families. A further benefit to today’s carers is the government legislation to enhance the support provided, both financial and practical. This formal support, alongside informal support from family and friends to ease feelings of isolation can have a favourable impact on the lives of caregivers. Although care has long been considered a normal facet of family life, the impact on the families capacity to care has only fairly recently came to our attention. Many care relationships are reciprocal, family members support each other through their own choice and this can be beneficial to all.