Week 8 Assignment Marc McDougal Chapter 15 - #1 Anxiety disorders are a class of disorders marked by feelings of excessive apprehension and anxiety. Studies suggest that anxiety disorders are quite common, and affect roughly 19% of the population. For this assignment I am focusing on a subject with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Post-traumatic Stress Disorder involves enduring psychological disturbance attributed to the experience of a major traumatic event.
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 3/29/2015 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder A mental illness refers to a group of psychiatric disorders that are characterized by severe disturbances in thought, mood, and behavior. According to Zelman, PhD, Tompary, PharmD, Raymond, PhD, Holdaway, MA, and Mulvihill, PhD (2010) mental illness affects one of every four Americans. The history of post-traumatic stress disorder goes back as long as since there has been any trauma. During the early periods, it was war
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Word Count:-2,423 DESCRIBE AND EVALUATE TWO APPROACHES TO THE TREATMENT OF SELF-DEFEATING BEHAVIOUR. THE APPROACHES SHOULD BE SELECTED FROM THOSE INTRODUCED IN MODULE 5. In this essay I will try and demonstrate my knowledge and understanding of the title, by describing and evaluating two approaches of the treatment of self-defeating behaviour. INTRODUCTION Self-defeating behaviour is a behaviour used to cope with a traumatic situation. It is then repeatedly used but often has a damaging effect
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and/or angry. It can affect daily routines like sleeping, eating, and even concentrating. There are many etiological approaches understanding post traumatic stress disorders like psychoanalytical, cognitive, sociocultural, humanistic, behavioral, and medical perspective. Post-traumatic stress disorder can be looked at from the cognitive perspective due to the fact because of the fact that PTSD is a mental issue that controls peoples thoughts that makes them edgy or makes
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treatment for those who are addicted. The group offers a sliding scale fee structure for those who are not insured. Those clients unable to contract for abstinence for the duration of the group were disqualified. This essay explores a cognitive behavioral therapy group for women who are currently have a substance addiction. The participants range in age from 19-43. The group meets once per week over the course of 8 weeks. The prospective group members were each given a screening questionnaire
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compassion, and good listening give me the character traits needed to be an exceptional counselor.It is because of my life experiences that I venture into the world of Clinical Mental Health utilizing theories such as, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality (choice) Theory, Sand Tray (for the kids), and Client-Centered Therapy. To touch on my view of the world, by no means is it a naïve view. The world can be harsh, vile, and unforgiving. On the other hand, the world is full of
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Study Guide #4 Chapter 11 Define personality. When did Freud practice? How did this affect his developing theory? Explain the three parts of the mind: conscious, preconscious, and unconscious. Define the three parts of the personality: id, ego, and superego. How do they work together (which two are in conflict)? What are psychological defense mechanisms? Define denial, repression, rationalization, and projection, and be able to recognize them in an applied scenario. Explain
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Cognitive-behavioral theories are usually brief and target medical symptoms rather than personality issues. Through the use of active techniques and psycho education, cognitive-behavioral therapy changes behaviors and cognitions. Due to cognitive-behavioral approaches relying heavily on psycho education, the role of the social worker is to educate clients on maintaining a healthy standing, mentally and behaviorally. Cognitive-behavioral theories are based on the idea that our feelings, thoughts,
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Patient stated he remains highly motivated to use cognitive behavioral strategies and relaxation exercises to improve mood and manage pain. Patient reports his anxiety has lessened by having these sessions. Diagnoses include major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, pain disorder with related psychological factors and associated chronic pain.
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