Behavioral Psychiatric Assessments I would like for you to consider the behavioral health issues you have dealt with in your clinical settings up until now, and submit to the objectives assignment link 2 objectives you have set for yourself to improve your interaction with patients with behavioral health problems. And, how you plan to meet them. The behavioral health issues I dealt with this semester include: anxiety, depression, dementia, smoking cessation, and insomnia. The goal during the interaction with patients with psychiatric issues was focused on improving my communication skills when taking history and performing physical assessments. Of particular note were the differences in approach between a behavioral health patient and
4-MAT Book Review of Dr. H. Norman Wright’s Crisis and Trauma Counseling The Complete Guide Summary Wilsons book “Crisis and Trauma Counseling” (2011) covers a variety of scenarios that a counselor might encounter during a counseling session. The majority of the book relates to crisis of suicides, and death (expected and not expected). Wilson (2011) also covers in limited amounts divorce, depression, stress, scripture, prayer, and referrals (for those with minimal training). The book is aimed at helping everyone surrounding the cause of the trauma including the main person who is affected, such as: friends,
The counselor then identifies any ethical or substance abuse concerns and uses educational comments, empowerment/support statements, and reframes as therapeutic interactions with the client. Finally, the counselor identifies the client’s current coping strategies and presents possible coping alternatives such as support groups, long-term therapy, legal referrals or referrals to other medical professionals or agencies. It is important that the counselor take steps to get a client’s commitment to follow-through with recommendations. Some may consider the six-step model a more straightforward and efficient intervention model designed to work as an integrated problem-solving process (James, 2008). All six steps involve an ongoing assessment, which is also a critical component of crisis intervention.
Their goal for any client is to provide optimal mental health. A clinical mental health counselor provides services for those who are addicted to substances such as drugs and alcohol, those who have depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, etc., those who need or ask for family parenting skills, couples therapy for marital problems, those who no longer want to be in this world, those who have self-esteem issues, and for those who are aging and the issues that come along with the aging process (MyPlan.com, 2009; Gladding & Newsome, 2010). Clinical mental health counselors have many different job titles, such as counselor, consultant, case manager, clinical
Substance Abuse Treatment And Family Therapy A Treatment Improvement Protocol 39 TIP U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Center for Substance Abuse Treatment www.samhsa.gov FAMILY THERAPY Substance Abuse Treatment And Family Therapy This TIP, Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy, addresses how substance abuse affects the entire family and how substance abuse treatment providers can use principles from family therapy to change the interactions among family members. The TIP provides basic information about family therapy for substance abuse treatment professionals, and basic information about substance abuse treatment for family therapists. The TIP
The groups of participants were generalized to a specific demographic however they were then randomly assigned to either the Forgiveness Therapy group or the Alcohol and Drug counseling treatment group. The treatments were described as being administered over twelve sessions by a therapist who typically practices ADC however the therapists was extensively trained prior to this study to administer the FT protocol. The sessions were all recorded and viewed by independent parties to ensure congruence and efficacy (Lin, 2004). The article did a poor job of indicating if the participants were all under the exact same conditions. It is affirmed that the sessions themselves were equal in conditions, however it did not detail whether all of the participants remained in intensive residential facilities, on their own, etc… As previously stated above the participants did provide informed consent and all treatment appears to be ethically as well as politically correct.
Also, because some clients might be traumatized, it is important for the crisis worker to be comfortable in dealing with stressful situations. It is important for the crisis counselor to identify the problems a client presents by asking open ended questions in order to figure out the most information possible on the precipitating event. Questions that begin with “what” or “how” are the most effective in a case. (Kanel, 2006, p. 73) For example, “How may I assist you?” or “What do you believe is the primary problem?” Even though close-ended questions allow the interviewer to gather factual information, they should be aware that they might make the client feel attacked or defensive. (Kanel, 2006, p. 73) A crisis worker should always act in an ethical way.
Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research Danielle Fleming April 15, 2012 When an individual decides to become a mental health counselor they take on numerous roles. These roles include the ability to assess, diagnosis and do research. Licensed professional counselors are allowed to provide diagnosis assessments in most states (Mears, 2010). Assessment Assessment is a broad term that includes many structured and unstructured processes for gathering information to understand the issues that bring people to counseling (Mears, 2010). When providing an assessment you want to ask the client questions that will provide you the proper information that you need to help assist your client.
Their programs and services are designed around Twelve Step addiction recovery fellowships such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous and take place in a highly structured residential environment. The daily regimen focuses on the unique physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs of each client to arrest the disease of addiction and restore responsible behavior. The goal is to rehabilitate each individual so that they are able to return to the community sober and productive. Their goal is to treat each client with dignity and respect and believe that clients need to participate actively in their treatment and rehabilitation. Daily activities for the Primary program (about 42 days) include completing assigned chores,participating in individual and group counseling, attending lectures on addiction and recovery and Twelve Step meetings and practicing sober living and socialization skills.
Use of Prayer and Scripture in Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy: Journal Review Barbara Gaskins Coun 506 July 1, 2012 Liberty University Use of Prayer and Scripture in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy The purpose of this article was meant to assist the reader on the appropriate use of scripture and prayer alongside the counseling theory of cognitive behavioral therapy. The beginning of the article discusses the concept of the cognitive behavioral therapy and its general uses for many disorders. It then goes on to express the historical roots of cognitive behavioral therapy by expressing it as generations saying that the first stage was the traditional therapy, then moved on to the cognitive behavioral therapy and finally ends with Acceptance and Commitment therapy. The article also talks about mindfulness, its two components, one being self-realization and the second being acceptance and also explains how mindfulness ties in to the Muslim and Buddhism religions. The author explains the Biblical and Christian approach to cognitive behavioral therapy and states that he developed and implemented the particular approach while working specifically at places such as a hospital and his private practice over 25 years.