The purpose of this essay is to reflect and critically study an incident from a clinical setting whilst using a model of reflection. This will allow me to analyse and make sense of the incident and draw conclusions relating to personal learning outcomes. The significance of critical analysis and critical incidents will briefly be discussed followed by the process of reflection using the chosen model. The incident will then be described and analysed and the people involved introduced. (The names of the people involved have been changed to protect their privacy) and then I will examine issues raised in light of the recent literature relating to the incident.
People that advocates for DID states that it is necessary for childhood trauma to be predecessor and cause of this particular disorder. This evidence is supported by the fact that many patients suffering from DID have described themselves to have some sort of abuse, bad family environment or a mix of both in their childhood. Those that are against the diagnosis of DID state that because many psychological disorders are diagnosed through the self-survey of symptoms. In the case of DID, self report of childhood trauma as well as the reliance on memory. Researchers believe that memory can be suggested to people, for example, if a patient were to mention something about a creepy old man when he or she was younger, the practitioner may sometimes inadvertently hint to whether the old man has done something that they felt uncomfortable with.
‘Discuss the application of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to the practice on mental health nursing with special reference to the links between its core principles and those of the recovery model’ Introduction The purpose of this assignment is to explore the history and key elements of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) that impact and complement mental health nursing models, aspirations and basic care. The assignment will make reference to its past history, the core principles and future developments. The author will use past treatment methods, before the introduction of CBT with reference to depression. It is the intension of the author to show an understanding of the principles and practice of CBT, with the rationale for using two cognitive behavioural approaches. The author will examine the limitations and restrictions of CBT in the wider principles of mental healthcare provision and consider how the application of CBT within the practice of Mental Health Nursing can influence the possible future development and advancement, of new nursing models/concepts of nursing practice, in particular the author will examine the impact of CBT with the recovery process.
In its programme, IAPT focuses on Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for treating depression and anxiety as first-line evidence-based treatment. This report will discuss the aims of CBT, its merits and limitations, and professional competencies required for effective delivery of CBT. CBT is a psychological therapy
Dangerous Confrontation Investigation This assignment will identify and describe the procedure and how it occurs in my clinical practice. Following there will be a critical analysis that addresses the history of this procedure and how has it developed over time, what policy/protocols underpin the procedure and what evidence is available to support the use of the procedure in clinical practice. Also this assignment will address the purpose of the procedure in the delivery of psychiatric services, the role of the procedure has in my practice area, the implications of the procedure for the patient/consumer, the role it plays in patient-centered care delivery and the implications of the procedure for mental health nursing practice. This assignment will also suggest on dangerous confrontation that took place at my placement. It will portray how dangerous confrontation investigation is integrated in the care delivery of people experiencing with mental health issues specifically from a nursing viewpoint.
Unresolved grief is generally grief which is either delayed and experienced long after the loss or distorted grief, in which the person may not feel emotions, but instead experiences other symptoms. Role disputes - Role disputes occur when the patient and significant people in his life have different expectations about their relationship. Role transitions - Depression may occur during life transitions when a person's role changes and he doesn't know how to cope with the change. Interpersonal deficits - This may be an area of focus if the patient has had problems with forming and maintaining good quality relationships. IPT was developed for the treatment of depression and its efficacy for this application is backed up by several large-scale randomized control trials.
With time and taking care of yourself, these feelings usually pass. However, sometimes the symptoms continue for months or even years. This long term affect is called PTSD. The essential feature of PTSD is the experience of a
This view point stems from discoveries revealed from training and work history. Having knowledge and experience helps the counselor evaluate theories as they are use in treatment with clients. Washton (n.d.), “….This approach integrates psychotherapeutic and coping skills-training techniques with abstinence-based addiction counseling. The primary goals of treatment are to enhance and sustain patient motivation for change, establish and maintain abstinence from all psychoactive drugs…” (Approaches to Drug Abuse Counseling ). These theories assist counselors in communicating plans coherently of treatment goals for clients.
Dissociative Identity Disorder "A psychological disorder ...is a pattern of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple life area and/or create distress for the person experiences these symptoms " as stated by Kendra Cherry. Psychological disorders are also known as mental illnesses. Dissociative Identity Disorder is a mental illness that captures the lives of many. The first case of Dissociative Identity Disorder was thought to be recognized and described in 1646. This disorder was formerly known as multiple personality disorder can be the result of many things.
Before explaining the role and importance of assessment and diagnosis in case conceptualization and treatment planning, assessment, diagnosis, case conceptualization and treatment planning should be defined. According to Erford (2010) assessment is the systematic gathering of information to understand the issues that bring people to counseling. Diagnosis is the identification of a problem that becomes the target of the counseling intervention. Case conceptualization refers to how professional counselors understand the nature of clients’ concerns, how and why the problems have developed, and the types of counseling interventions that would be helpful. Treatment planning provides a road map for the counseling process (Erford, 2010).