A Challenging Aspect In Effective Therapy

Having been recently introduced this style of therapy, I became curious to apply my newfound knowledge during the first session with my new client. Like most people, I learn best by doing. The literature that I have read describing MI has not been as descriptive of a real-life session as I would like for it to be. So, closely observing how a counselor guides a conversation with a client, paying meticulous attention to body language and nuanced facial expressions, has been tremendously helpful in my understanding of how these kind of interventions can

Many parents in Anita’s poverty-stricken neighborhood are quite concerned about the safety of their children. Their surrounding areas are impoverished and full of community violence. It would be beneficial to have a social worker visit Anita’s community to advocate for the concerned parents and community members by applying a solution-focused therapy (SFT). SFT can support the worried members by finding the necessary resources to address their community’s challenges to promote change. Anita and her neighbors are highly aware of the changes that are needed for them to feel safe. Practicing SFT with these community members can help them to clarify their goals. A social worker would encourage these members to envision their solution, or what community change would look like by

Change of the client’s personal experience is imperative in the early stages of therapy it is also reliable in predicting if the therapist is right for the client and the right treatment plan is utilized, (Duncan, Miller, & Sparks, 2004) high outcome is interrelated with client’s giving real-time feedback (Miller, Duncan, Brown, Sorrell, & Chalk, 2006).

Today, the majority of counselors and therapists operate from an integrative standpoint; that is, they are open to “various ways of integrating diverse theories and techniques” (Corey, 2009b, p. 449). In fact, a survey in Psychotherapy Networker (2007) found that over 95% of respondents proclaimed to practice an integrative approach (cited in Corey, 2009b, p. 449). Corey (2009a; 2009b) explains that no one theory is comprehensive enough to attend to all aspects of the human – thought, feeling, and behavior. Therefore, in order to work with clients on all three of these levels, which Corey (2009b) asserts is necessary for the

According to the Death Penalty Information Center, eighteen states have abolished the death penalty since its implementation (Facts About the Death Penalty). But what are the reasons behind doing so? Historically, public policy concerning capital punishment has shifted dramatically, from required capital punishment to jury nullification to a rise in the abolition of the practice. Public opinion has shifted alongside policy, with more and more Americans disapproving of the death penalty and the morality behind it, citing it as an inhumane and hypocritical approach to justice and punishment. I am with the the more progressive Americans that do not believe in administering the death penalty under any circumstances. Rather, I support life imprisonment or the insanity defense for capital offenses whenever appropriate. Capital punishment is ineffective because it lowers the state down to the level of the defendant, frequently discriminates against racial minorities and those of lower socioeconomic status, and it has been abolished in nearly every other modern democratic country.

I would not conduct the child custody evaluation for him because this would be a dual role or multiple relationship. Since I have already been counseling this client, and already have a relationship and opinion (that he is a good person who loves his kids) with him, this may make it hard to remain objective if I were to conduct the child custody evaluation. Also, there are two sides to every story, thus even though the client seems nice and loving while in therapy, that may not be the case outside of therapy. Also, entering into a multiple relationship is against the American Psychological Association (APA) (2010) Ethical Principles. Ethical code 3.05 states that therapists should avoid multiple relationships because being in one can impair their competence, effectiveness, objectivity and can put the client at risk for harm or exploitation. The APA ethical principle of avoiding harm also applies to this scenario (APA, 2010). If I was to do the custody evaluation for my client, and find that he should not have custody, this would ruin our therapeutic alliance and greatly harm the client. Although some therapists may belief that they would be competent and objective enough to conduct the child custody evaluation for their current client, they should stay on the side of caution, not take the risk and refer the client to a different professional who is competent in these evaluations.

Among the three main approaches to insight therapy (psychoanalysis, client-centered, or group therapy), the one that l believe has the most reasonable way to deal with psychological problems, is client-centered therapy. Client-centered therapy is an insight therapy that emphasizes providing a supportive emotional climate for clients, who play a major role in determining the pace and direction of their therapy (pg. 459). According to Carl Rogers, the man who devised client-centered therapy, three elements were necessary to promote positive changes in therapy: Genuineness (honest communication), Unconditional positive regard (therapist remains supportive, non-judgmental) and Empathy (therapist understands issues from client’s point of view) (pg. 460). In following these three elements, client and therapist were working together equally and helped client become more aware of themselves and even feel more comfortable with their therapist and the idea of therapy. Some people don’t seek help because they feel therapy might be too intimidating for them or it’s a step that they fear having to take. I can agree with this, because from my personal experience, l had pushed off therapy for so long because l was afraid to admit that l needed it.

Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) was drawn out from the work of Milton Erickson. Most people identify SFT with the variation work from Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg. Solution-focused therapy is a therapy that is action oriented and focuses on finding solutions. In SFT, the client is considered the expert (they know exactly what the problem is), and the client has the resources to find a solution. SFT does not focus on diagnoses or assessments but focuses on what the client brings to therapy. Depending on the client and the problem, SFT has a 50% successful rate. SFT has many techniques to use to assist in finding solutions for problems. These techniques range from questioning the client to having the client complete homework assignments.

Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Elizabeth Norton, Psychology Major, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, 24515

Laurie believes that effective therapy provides an opportunity for personal growth and positive change. Whether you are in a crisis, a transition period, dealing with complex situations, or wanting to build a more fulfilling life, she can help to create a treatment plan. Laurie’s treatment is highly individualized with patients who want to build their strengths while also acknowledging problem patterns and negative situations in their life.

The most severe of all sentences: that of death. Also known as the death penalty, capital punishment is the most severe form of corporal punishment as it is requires law enforcement officers to kill the offender. It has been banned in many countries. In the United States, an earlier move to eliminate capital punishment has now been reversed and more and more states are resorting to capital punishment for serious offenses such as murder. In this essay, I will elaborate on capital punishment and on the cases of Joe Guy, Tommy Zeigler, Leroy Orange, and Charles Munsey.

People have different comfort levels and may have preferences about working with certain kinds of therapists, such as race. Those preferences should be respected, if possible, because they help ease the social part of beginning therapy, which provides a calm relationship that can help a client overcome the anxiety of beginning a therapeutic relationship.

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There is massive understanding that compelling treatment approaches include a multidisciplinary approach for patients and their families (Staiman, 2016). This approach concentrates on merging consideration and encouraging communication, helping patients and their families comprehend the mind-body relationship and acknowledge the bio-psycho-social plan and treatment, using useful recovery and intellectual, behavioral therapy, and in conclusion, overseeing direction for schools (Staiman, 2016)

35 years later… It was late October evening in Grand Rapids, Michigan when the Torrance’s were all packing up for their big trip to Colorado for the fall break. Danny is a husband married to Susan for 17 years now and a father of three children; Mark, Louise, and Becca. Mark and Louise are 12 year old twins, and Becca is 16 years old. After the hotel disaster with Danny’s imaginary friend “Tony” and after Jack had gone crazy, Danny has been going to therapy for the past 35 years. Danny’s mother goes to therapy occasionally, but refuses to go most of the time saying that she doesn't need help. Danny suggests otherwise because of the way she acts now.