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.
Her therapist will identify these alongside key themes. Dream Analysis- Tammys therapist will ask about her dreams. What she recalls is the Manifest Content, underneath this content is where the Latent content lies in the unconscious. Therefore analysing Tammys dreams her therapist may be able to identify any repressions identifying key themes and association. Evaluation Here are strengths to psychoanalysis.
It was conceived and developed by Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) who taught other psychologists such as, Jung, Adler and Reich who then went onto develop psychotherapy in different directions. (http://psychology.about.com/od/historyofpsychology/a/psychistory_3.htm) Behavioural psychology or behaviourism which is based on an approach to the way a person may behave in their environment, or observable behaviour. This is known as the second force. Writers such as Pavlov
Compared to coaching and mentoring, psychotherapy deals with more medical situations or cases. In general, psychotherapy helps people with mental health problems, usually their past experiences to determine the reason they developed this kind of illness and help them overcome their weaknesses and problems. It guides its clients to take control of their life properly and cope with their problems in more appropriate ways. Coaching however, is not like a therapy. It is done in more professional manner and it focuses more on the present and future.
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.
Abstract Psychology examines different areas of development for individuals, groups, and cultures. Psychosocial development is one concept found in psychology that examines the physiological and behavioral development of an individual. Individuals display respond differently to life experiences. The author will explore a case study and identify the psychosocial crisis present for the individual, family, or student. Upon reviewing the case study, the author will assume the role of a mental health counselor and apply lifespan theories to identify critical periods of transition for individuals involved.
(American Psychiatric Association, 2013). The Counsellor may use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which may be helpful in order to reduce a client’s anxiety. Furthermore, the Counsellor will carry out an initial assessment which involves making a decision as to what psychosocial intervention would be best for each individual client, moreover, the initial assessment will take into account a client’s past experiences. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy may be used by the therapist in treating a person who presents with anxiety. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a psychosocial intervention, which works on the basis that it is our thought process that determines our behaviour.
The psychology textbook by Weiten has provided a useful summary of three broad types of coping strategies. • Appraisal-focused • Problem-focused • Emotion-focused Appraisal-focused:- Appraisal-focused strategies occur when the person modifies the way they think, for example: employing denial, or distancing oneself from the problem. People may alter the way they think about a problem by altering their goals and values, such as by seeing the humor in a
(Nevid & Rathus. (2005). P.296) Sigmund Freud used several traditional methods of psychoanalysis such as free association, transference, and dream analysis to treat his clients. Humanistic-existential therapy is another approach used to treat psychological problems. This therapy focuses primarily on what patients are going through presently.
Psychological treatment or psychotherapy is the second type of treatment for depression. We can divide this treatment to four categories which are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), group therapy (GT), psychodynamic therapy (PDT), family therapy (FT), and interpersonal therapy (IPT). In cognitive behavioral the therapist is focusing on the cognitive side of the patient. This is done through different strategies like self-talking, problem solving, and finding positive reinforcement. The positive change in the patient's thoughts consequently changes the behavior which helps the patients overcome