Category: Therapy
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Group Therapy Sessions for Addicts
Table of Contents Group Dynamics Expectations of New Members Role of the Leader (Counselor) References Compare and contrast the effectiveness of group therapy. What elements are particularly helpful for the group? What elements are potentially detrimental to group dynamics? The type of addicts best suited for the Self-Evaluation Group are learners who have to abuse…
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Case Study
Table of Contents Presenting Problem Identifying Information Psychosocial Summary Diagnosis Therapists Conceptualization of the Problem Psychotherapeutic Plan References In this work, a case study of a patient who needs to be prescribed treatment is carried out. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (or CBT) is a technique that highlights the unconscious motivations of a person, brings them to a…
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Reality Therapy
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Reality Therapy which is based on the Choice theory, are two notable frameworks which inform counselors approaches. The two theories have both similarities and differences, which need to be discussed in detail. For instance, both CBT and Reality Therapy focus on the present problems of the person, and they are…
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Existential Therapy and Psychoanalytic Therapy
Introduction Professional therapy is a technique that has substantially gained ground over other therapeutic solutions used to address individuals distress and mental health issues. While some approaches focus on altering attitudes, others target individuals behaviors. The methods help individuals come to terms with life and improve their perspectives by targeting their mental processes through different…
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The Collaborative Therapy Approach
Description of the Context and Theorists Collaborative therapy is an approach that emphasizes a collaborative relationship between the therapist and the client. It was developed by theorists such as Carl Rogers and Irvin Yalom (Aka & Labelle, 2021). It is based on the core principles of collaborative therapy developed by Lynn Hoffman, which include respect,…
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Gestalt Therapy and Rehearsal Technique
Table of Contents Gestalt Therapy Rehearsal Technique Summary of Session References Gestalt Therapy An experimental, phenomenological, and humanistic type of psychotherapy Gestalt therapy is a technique that can be used as both short-term and long-term forms of support. Depending on the clients needs, the severity or complexity of a particular situation. It is also…
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The Strengths of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Table of Contents Introduction Strengths of REBT Weaknesses of REBT Conclusion References Introduction Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) was started in 1955 by the person-centered therapist Albert Ellis. It was a pioneering cognitive-behavioral system of psychotherapy based on both cognitive and philosophical approaches. The main idea of REBT is that people suffer from self-defeating emotions…
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The Board Games Therapy: The Effectiveness of Intervention With Board Games
A board game is considered a general term that includes the process of placing, moving, or removing pieces on the board. The main format of such a task is a game in which pieces are moved in a certain way on a board marked with a template. Board game therapy helps expand and develop broad…
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Conceptualization of Emotions-Focused Therapy
Table of Contents Introduction Application of the Therapy in Andreas Case Conclusion References Introduction Emotion-Focused Therapy consists of psychological Therapy whose focus is emotional processing. It views emotion from an adaptive point of view; that is, it allows people to survive as they react to the environment without neglecting the connection of emotions with their…
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Practical Ways to Use Existential Therapy
Table of Contents Introduction: Existential Therapy Definition and Components of the Therapeutic Relationship Listening to the Story and Engaging With Respect Negotiating the Working Alliance Strengthening the Counseling Relationship Literature Alignment Ethics of the Client-Counselor Relationship Conclusion References Introduction: Existential Therapy Existential therapy refers to a therapeutic style that emphasizes on the holistic nature of…