...Psychological Trauma & Post Trauma Therapy: Part 1: Attachment Failures and Dorothy Allison as a Client One of the more significant aspects of social development is the formation of attachment. For many, the first occurrence of attachment is during infancy with a caregiver (typically the mother). For Dorothy Allison, we can assume that from her book she had a positive attachment to her mother beginning at infancy. Granted her mother worked and was a single parent, however it this cannot be discredited because Allison’s needs as an infant were met (e.g. her mother seemed present and did not abandon her baby or harm the baby, baby was fed/clothed). According to the actual story, Allison’s abuse began at a much younger age than in the retelling—regardless, sexually and physically abused at a young age, Allison watched her mother stand by her attacker. For a moment, we have to pause and just consider what torment this child experienced. We can then assume Allison was questioning her own self-worth, blaming herself, and stuck between wanting to love her mother and possibly hating her mother all at the same time. As a young child, Allison’s attachment to her mother was shattered; her primary caregiver failed her. Allison’s other caregivers were present, but the one adult whom she had formed a close bond with passes away, leaving her again without a caregiver or a responsible adult figure. Working with Allison as an adult, I would start by evaluating if she...
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...Examination of Clinical Psychology Clinical psychology has an important history in psychology. The history begins with early Greek Philosophers, Sigmund Freud, and continues in modern psychology. Clinical psychology is deprived from philosophy, science, and many other realms. The scientific aspect of clinical psychology continues to alter and evolve leaving clinical psychology evolving as well. There are clear distinctions between clinical psychology and other disciplines, but they all have the same goal of helping individuals. History of Clinical Psychology There are many aspects and events that lead to the progression of clinical psychology. In earlier times the Greeks realized that the mind and body both influence relationships on individuals dealing with illnesses. Plato, Hippocrates, and Aristotle grew upon this theory. They believed that an individuals body was incontrol by his or her soul, and that illness were caused from problems within the soul (Plante, 2011). The middle ages focused that physical and mental issues meant that the individuals had issues of the soul. The Renaissance period brought upon the scientific approach, that scientific experimentation and observation were evident rather than what was thought to be from spiritual thoughts (Plante, 2011). Sigmund Freud had an increase understanding of the mind and body connection. Freud believed that the unconscious mind had an influence on the individual’s wellbeing (Parsons, 1958). Freud’s theories and his...
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...Psychology 212 Journal Review Leroy Green Student ID 3513 Milton, Martin; This paper considers the role of courage and creativity in promoting psychological well-being, particularly in the face of social and interpersonal risk. From Hogwarts to the boxing ring: Courage, creativity and psychological well-being, Counselling Psychology Review. Vol.27, No. 3, September 2012. The British Psychological Society – ISSN 0269-6975 One of the most interesting things about this article was the fact that it used contemporary fiction as well as sports in an effort to invite the reader to identify with a young gay teen who needed to overcome bullying and discrimination. There was conversation in the article about Harry Potter, an orphan living with an aunt & uncle and this was not the most loving situation for him. As he grew older, he developed friendships with a couple of individuals that had some major discriminatory issues to overcome in their lives. Hermione was the victim of racism and his friend Ron was the victim of social class discrimination. Once these characters were mentioned, Mr. Milton made a sudden shift in his article to a boxer and some of the components necessary for this boxer to be successful in the ring. Creativity & imagination is essential as the boxer move in almost dance like fashion in the ring against his opponent. He’s looking for unexpected openings, looking for the weaknesses and thus boxing is somewhat an art form. In...
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...methods that have to do with research that will help the clients to improve functioning control symptoms and their develop recovery. And this is a for profit organization. Mission statement: what is the organization‘s mission statement? It is that the Behavioral Health Center’s mission is to provide the highest quality mental health care to the widest range of issues and ages. This will benefit the community by providing needed and timely access to services and treatments. We strive to utilize treatments with the best evidence of effectiveness. We will treat all clients with dignity and respect and hold their confidentiality to the highest standards. Our therapists will be current and comprehensive with treatment, community awareness and clinical education. As me being the director I have created a mission statement that will strategically guide my organization through the daily operations and decisions. The mission statement written expresses just that guidance. The Behavioral Health Center...
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...Journal Adejumo, G. O. (2011) Impact of Family Type on Involvement of Adolescents in Pre-Marital Sex International Journal of Psychology and Counselling. Vol.3 (1). Pp.15-19 http://www.academicjournals.org/ijpc/abstracts. Abstract This study examined the impact of home type on involvement of in-school adolescents in premarital sex in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria. This study adopted a survey research design. Three hundred and sixty-eight students from four secondary schools were randomly selected, 128 or 47.8% were males and 148 or 53% were females. Their ages range from 16-19years with the mean of 18.24years. Only 186 or 69% have had sexual intercourse and 94 of them had only one sex partner while 92 had more than one sex partner. Two research instruments were developed for this study-Attitude towards Pre marital Sex Scale (ATPSS) and Parent Involvement Questionnaire (PIQ). The findings revealed a significant effect of home type in prediction of adolescents’ involvement in premarital sex at r=.569, r2 =.347, f (1,218) = 56.47 and <.05 significant level. There was a significant difference significant difference in involvement in premarital sex between adolescents from single parent and intact homes at X2-observed=22.46, 1degree of freedom and p <0.05. It was concluded that parental involvement is paramount in adolescents’ premarital sexual behaviour. It was recommended that government, religious bodies and individuals should uphold the sacred institution of marriage for wellbeing...
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... Psychology of Health in the Workplace Paper Health and Psychology are overlapping concepts that describe the well-being and mental influences that motivate to respond to their health psychologically and physically. Health can be explained as optimal wellness or type of illness (Sarafino, 2011). In other words, health is whether someone is experiencing symptoms or simply how their current state of their body. This essay will take a look at the interrelatedness of health and psychology, health in the workforce, and lifestyle choices that can be done to deter illness and chronic diseases. Psychology and Health relationship Psychology and health provides a reasoning that an individual personality and mental process influence their health (Sarafino, 2011). For instance, health might be pre-determines biologically such as genetics and DNA. Psychological factors such as negative emotions, conscientiousness, anxiety, stress, hostility, and pessimism may impact an individual health. For example, an individual may become depress and utilize high-fat foods to deal with depression, which in turns contributes to obesity and weight gain. Another aspect on how health and psychology relationship combines is through behaviorism to impact health positively. Few examples of the goals through behaviorism, for health and psychology is motivating health and wellness, averting illnesses, classifying the...
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...Carl Rogers and His Influence on Modern Psychology Introduction Carl Rogers is considered the founder of client-centered therapy, which asserts that childhood experiences affect an individual’s feelings, thoughts, and behavior (Rathus, 2004). The therapist must see the world from that of the client to be effective in treatment. Rogers has influenced many psychological theories and therapies present today, especially positive psychology. Despite this fact, many who practice positive psychology do not, or are not willing to, accept the influence of past theories. Client-Centered Therapy In 1959, Rogers asserted that the therapeutic relationship is used differently with different clients and “it is not necessary to manipulate the relationship in specific ways for specific kinds of clients” (Moon, 2001, p. 45). This means that when a client enters the therapy room, treatment using psychotherapy can begin if the therapist is warm, available, open, accepting, and seeks to understand and follow the client’s needs (Moon). Therefore, client-centered therapy asserts that when a clinician is successfully embracing the attitudinal conditions with a client, the relationship becomes therapeutic and psychological transformation occurs. In essence, Rogers believed that all humans are free to make choices and control their destiny, despite what has occurred in the past. Therefore, client-centered therapy’s goal is to provide insight into the client that has been discarded or disowned...
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...The Free Online Dictionary defines Insights as “the capacity to discern the true nature of a situation” Currently; in the Caribbean we are facing an economic down turn that is unlike the Great Depression of the 1900’s. It is also seen throughout the United States as well as North America where the unemployment rates are at very high. The economy’s struggling state has left us all seeking for solutions. In the cases of such economic dire straits, the people who are likely to suffer are the poor, the homeless and maybe even some low middle class families as well. Here in the Caribbean, the government have been applying cuts through out a number of departments as well as a number of services that were being offered to the members of our community. It appears that our mental health services drew the shortest straw. Ironically, it appears that due to our economic down turn mental health issues are on the rise. These services are being eliminated or decreased at a time when the issues are more prevalent than ever and very much needed. The Department of Health is understaffed, overwhelmed and in dire need of equipment to provide adequate care for our community as a whole much less those in need of mental health services. Our Mental Health services are dormant and our government is incapable of handling the number of cases of mentally ill patients visible and undiagnosed around the community. Consequently, one must look towards the private sector for help in this matter. There...
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...Personal Reflection Christopher Davis PSY/250- Psychology of Personality 06/06/2011 Janet Ver When you first meet a person you automatically start summarizing up their traits, behaviors thoughts and beliefs in to their personality, it is our way of categorizing people, being able to summarize who they are and how they are. Trying to define personality can include a variety of different things, but once you sum it up it can be said that personality is made up of the characteristic patterns of not only behaviors but also of thoughts and feelings that make a person unique. You can see a variety of personality behaviors throughout different people and different situations across communities and different places across the world. In addition to the basic patterns of behaviors, personality arises from within the individual and remains fairly consistent throughout life. As an individual there are some key personality features that define me, some of those include the ability to adapt, having the mentality of hard work being a necessity, the pursuit of happiness is also a key personality factor of mine, since I am always striving to do better, whether it be in my personal relationship, in my job, or as person in the community. There are key concepts that are used to describe my own personality. Personality does not just influence how we move and respond in our environment; it also causes us to act in certain ways. Personality is displayed in more than just behavior. It can also...
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...main priority was and continues to be the advancement of Psychology as a science. ("Society For Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Inc.", 2012). The history of the APA Division 13 indicates that this organization was initially instituted by a very selective group of members, whom had achieved the highest qualifications of fellowship. As a result these members could practice as psychological examiners or consultants. In its origins, members writhed with operational organization and structure. Furthermore, extensive discussions were conducted regarding member qualifications requirements. According to "American Psychological Association" (2012), “The Society was eventually disbanded for about 20 years. Following World War II, in 1946, when APA re-organized, Division 13 was later established as one of 19 charter divisions in APA in 1946” (Division History). Division 13 is now a very financially stable organization that relies solely in the contributions of its volunteers while SIOP struggles with proper management, it continues to stay afloat through steady members dues. Even though the American Psychological Association (APA) was organized in 1892, it was in 1973 that a new division was formed. It was called APA Division 14 Industrial and Organizational Psychology or SIOP. In 1988 the SIOP joined the American Psychological Society as an affiliate ("Society For Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Inc.", 2012). Since then, the organization has undergone...
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...Clinical Assessment PSY/270 September 9, 2012 Tiffany Hamlet Clinical Assessment Information and Questions During the interview with the family I would be interested in learning more about Clara’s birth parents, and also the circumstances surrounding her adoption. I would inquire about the adoptive parents and their history. I would also ask if there have been any recent changes within the home recently. I would ask how Clara entered the home, such as being showered with extra attention and/or gifts compared to the present. I would also ask if she knew she was adopted and if so, what her feelings. Furthermore, was Clara removed from the home or simply put up for adoption? Additionally, I would ask how Clara is doing in school, and how her relationships are with her peers and teachers. I would ask if she has recently gotten a new teacher, or if her school environment has changed in any way. Assessment Tools After gathering all the important information from the parents I could determine a plan of approaching Clara and conversing with her. One form of assessment I would consider is the PAPA or Preschool Age Psychiatric Assessment. This assessment offers direct questioning of the foster parents in an effort to use diagnostic measures for the child’s pathology (Comer, 2006). This tool is appropriate in this case because this is the first time in Clara’s life she has had a structured social interaction and she could be exhibiting early signs of social phobia or...
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...that the psychologists might make a mistake that could ruin their research. Through this course it will be explained the different assumption and questions that psychologists look at during their research. Psychological Tests “Psychological tests are written, visual, or verbal evaluations administered to assess the cognitive and emotional functioning of children and adults. Psychological tests are used to assess a variety of mental abilities and attributes, including achievement and ability, personality, and neurological functioning” (Psychological Tests, 2012). Some examples of psychological tests include; mental ability, achievement, personality, interests and attitudes, and neurological. Some of the context that these tests include; clinical, educational, research, and personal. Within these tests it is crucial that the information provided to individuals is true and accurate (or valid and reliable). Achievement Tests According to The Free Dictionary (2012), for children, academic achievement, ability, and intelligence tests may be used as a tool in school placement, in determining the presence of a learning disability or a developmental delay, in identifying giftedness, or in tracking intellectual development. Intelligence testing may be used with adults to determine vocational ability (e.g., in career counseling) or to assess adult intellectual...
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...Settings and Specialties: practice is mostly home based family therapy due to the serious physical conditions of the clients. She has worked with cases with Muscular Dystrophy, Quadriplegia, and diabetes in children. The therapy is concentrated on way to adjust to their condition and implement ways they would feel comfortable with to socialize more and feel motivated to leave the house (frustration, at times, with wheelchair, looks from other people in society, etc). For cases with Diabetes, the struggle is to have the teenager understand and protect himself or herself by not eating the foods their friends have at parties, outings, etc. She also works with the families on how to educate the schools (child's teachers) about the illness and how the school could embrace the child and create an atmosphere where the child feels more comfortable socially and the other students are not intimidated by child's wheelchair and/or presence of personal assistant or nurse. Ronit also, spent 7 years practicing in the foster home/adoption field. She worked with prospective adoptive parents during the time they meet the child they decide to adopt from the foster care system. She utilizes a brief systemic model of therapy. In her approach, the client is the expert and we work with the strengths and resources the client already possesses. In this approach (solution-focused therapy is one model of systemic therapy she uses), she and her client’s look at what has worked in the past and what was...
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...social and biological factors to problems such as mental illness. - ‘Child health problems linked to fathers age’ BBC NEWS - Modern foundations of psychology came from G Stanley Hall, 1878, who was interested in recapitulation. - There are many different fields, which can lead from a degree in psychology such as social, cognitive and neuroscience. Although my main interest is clinical psychology, which involves reducing psychological distress and improve psychological well-being. - NHS QUOTE on what they deal with. - COLLEGE OF ST JOHNS how psychologists should behave. - Issues facing psychology today: Prescription power, negative stigma, client-to-patient relationship and confidentiality - How you must behave and what is expected of you. Am I insightful, its not something which can be taught but its difficult to see reasons for another persons problems, if you cant understand you own quirks. - SHRINK TALK QUOTE 1b) – Psychology is competitive and you should have a full understanding of whether this is the right career for you and what will be expected of you once you’ve become a psychologist. * UNIVERSITY QUOTE what they are looking for in a student in order to gain a place on a BSc psychology course. * What you need to do an MSc such as determination, passion and insight, the course should be a British Psychology Society accredited degree. With a classification of 2.1. - If you succeed, you can register for the Health & Care Professional Council PROSPECTS...
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...A History of Modern Psychology Why is the understanding the history of psychology important? A psychologist and historian (E.G. Boring, 1963) once said, “The seats on the train of progress all face backwards: You can see the past but only guess about the future. Yet a knowledge of history, although it can never be complete and fails miserably to foretell the future, has a huge capacity for adding significance to the understanding of the present” (see chapter 1). Every course that you have taken on history has shown that we never learn anything from our past mistakes, and that looking back cannot guarantee our future in setting stone. But psychology is important to learn because it teaches us a few things: one, it would help psychologist become more critical thinker and be able to help people better, and can help measure those “evolutionary breakthroughs” because of the initial excitement that usually comes with the beginning of anything. Two, it could bring every psychologist closer together because of so many diverse field, we share a common ground. Psychology history does not date back far; in fact many would claim to say that it is in childhood stage for it is no older than 125 years (see Chapter 1). Robert I. Watson was a clinical psychologist with a passion for history, created an organization by calling psychologist from an article he wrote,” History of Psychology: A Neglected Area” (Watson, 1960). Watson found people with similar goal from the American Psychological...
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