Cognitive Therapy Video Analysis

Close relationships with borderlines are often associated with periods of idolization and devaluation. Also borderlines must be affected by unstable emotion experiences, anxiousness, fear of rejection or separation, and depression. Borderlines react instantly to anything that is presented to them, so they don’t think about their actions, and they are large risk takers. Lastly, they frequently express angry feelings, are angry and irritated at minor insults and their personality functioning is not because of drugs or injuries (Sarkis, 2011).

Borderline personality disorder was used to diagnose clients who didn’t fit into commonly diagnosed disorders. “The term ‘borderline’

The use of the term borderline has however, resulted in a heated controversy between the health care fraternity and patients. Patients argue that this term appears to be somehow discriminatory and that it should be removed and the disorder renamed. Patients point out that an alternative name, such as emotionally unstable personality disorder, should be adopted instead of borderline personality disorder. Clinicians, on the other hand, argue that there is nothing wrong with the use of the term borderline. Opponents of this term argue that the terms used to describe persons suffering from this disorder, such as demanding, treatment resistant, and difficult among others, are discriminatory. These terms may create a negative feeling of health professionals towards patients, an aspect that may lead to adoption of negative responses that may trigger self-destructive behavior (Giesen-Bloo et al, 2006). The fact however, is that the term borderline has been misunderstood and misused so much that any attempt to redefine it is pointless leaving scrapping the term as the only option.

What can I take away from the experience of observing this video that will help me build knowledge and Self-Awareness in Therapeutic Communication?

Within the case presentation, there was reflection on the different theories that could be applied in her intervention and how to use different elements of each, such as the miracle question to understand what the client wants out of therapy (DeJong & Kim Berg, 2013). It was on account of cumulative knowledge gained during previous coursework pertaining to cognitive behavioral theory (CBT) as well as the in-depth discussion of the narrative approach within the capstone class that had ultimately led to, while short term, some progress within the client’s care during her time of treatment prior to her move. The process of learning about how to engage the client had resulted in the start of a good therapeutic relationship where the client

This video recording assignment was extremely interesting. I was nervous as could be. Looking back at the video recording, I can hear myself stuttering and over-thinking what to say. I also repeated myself more than I would have liked to, but I believe that came from nervousness and jitters I was feeling. Once I began the interview, I started to become calm because I was listening to the Amanda’s statements and reflecting or summarizing back to her what I heard she said. I was also nervous about how I would sound and look on the video recording. It is important to sound as if I emphasized with Amanda. I wondered if restating what the client just said would come off condescending or disrespectful. It is so important to me to never come off as if I am in a place of authority because I feel like this type of ambiance would have resulted in Amanda building a wall with me that I would not be able

Imagine having your emotions take control over you. You feel worthless and depressed and although you know what your problems are, you are shackled to them as they twist your mind making you anxious about every little detail. And as you go into a new relationship with a good heart and love to share, these emotions consume you. Struggling to make life work you surrender to paranoia of disappointment and instead of conquering these emotions, you drive yourself into nothingness thinking it will ultimately be your saving grace. Now, you understand the mind of a person with Borderline Personality Disorder. Because many of the symptoms are psychological, this weighs a lot of pressure on the minds of BPD patients. However, it is their interpersonal

I examined two videos with adults survivors of childhood trauma and its effects on their present lives.

My scenario was about 87-year-old male it was in hospital recovering from an ankle fracture that has been repaired. He had sustained a fracture by tripping over rugs in is home. He was not weight bearing on his ankle yet. Shift report stated that he is alert and oriented times three. He has a daughter named Catherine who lives in Calgary. The task for you today is the nurse was to remove his foley catheter and to administer his anticoagulant. When entering the room, the client was clearly not alert and oriented. The first words out of his mouth were that he was in pain, and when I tried to assess his pain he held out his fully inflated catheter to me that he had ripped out. The client appeared to be suffering from delirium, which could be caused by a multitude of risk factors, including his age, the fact that he was catheterized, he had undergone surgery, and he had been hospitalized because of his surgery. The client was very panicked, was asking lots of questions, and was trying to get out of bed to go and care for his dogs.

The video, I find most interesting is the Existential-Humanistic Psychotherapy. This theory/approach is one I find to be very appropriate in many situations with middle aged adults, families and single parent females, most of all women. In this counseling session James F. Bugental presented his perceptions and ideas of what Existential-Humanistic Psychotherapy looks like to 11 experts(Psychotherapy.net, 2008). Dr. James F. Bugental, applies this therapy with a client(Gina), who is going through a divorce, and apparently needs to come to the realization of self-reflection. In the session with ¬¬¬¬Gina, he discovers Gina, is a person who thrives on perfection and being in control of every situation: life with her husband, boys, family, friends,

For this week's reflection assignment, I chose a video titled "Mood disorders: Major depressive disorder, and bipolar Type 1." I chose this video because several family members of mine have (had) depression, suicidal ideation, and a few others. The video was provided by way of youtube.com, and was uploaded on 14 Feb 15 by Stomp on Step 1. It features Brian McDaniel as the narrator of the video.

I found the article entitled “How to Be a Great Pal to Your Borderline Friend” to be extremely eye-opening. The article featured in Psychology Today gives tips for maintaining a healthy friendship with someone suffering from borderline personality disorder without being overwhelmed. I was originally drawn to this article because a close relative of mine was recently diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Unfortunately this illness, like many mental illnesses, is not widely recognized in the United States. Because of my connection with this mental illness, I have done plenty of research on my own time. Most other articles that I have read focus on the symptoms and possible treatment of borderline personality disorder. The research I

In the second video “Gestalt theory: Michelle and Holly” the therapist did a good job in exploring the reasons why the client was still feeling anxious since the last session. The client mentioned that to make a decision is causing her to feel anxious and the therapist was able to explore how that decision is causing her to feel anxious. Moreover, when the client mentioned that her decision was based on helping her mother she stated that she felt resentful to represent her mother as attorney. This was because her mother was not a good mother with her. At that moment the therapist stopped the client as a way to explore what does to feel resentful means and the client was able to express more about the way she was feeling towards that decision.

Based on the video, the prevalence of Social Anxiety Disorder is high within the contemporary society as being in a working society interactions are a key essential for individuals to thrive. However, the video shows the great difficulty and strain experienced by individuals who deal with social phobia on a daily basis as they experience episodes of anxiety, depression, negative perception, and differences on judgment as in what others are thinking about their actions. Furthermore, I found the video to be emotional as well as interesting as I was unaware of the tension and pressure that goes hand in hand with Social Anxiety Disorder as individuals are exposed to situations where social interaction is common making it harder for people to be

After doing the role-play video, I realized that this assignment a great learning opportunity for me as a learning professional to utilize and display all the information I have learned from the beginning of the Social Service Worker (SSW) program and at my practicum, up till this moment into practice. I chose to use the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in my role-play video, as this is the therapy that will help the client to make a positive change and help dispute his negative distortions – Scenario #1. This scenario clearly states the client’s presenting concern with having an anxiety around having fears of talking to others or being in public. In order to support the client, first, the counsellor must ensure to use appropriate skills and counselling techniques that will meet the client’s needs during the helping process, most importantly, to develop a therapeutic alliance with the client in order for change to happen. Secondly, it is important for the counsellor to be aware of the client factors and to take it into consideration when working with the client, as the client is the expert in his life. Thirdly, it is important for the counsellor to build a working relationship with the client, in order to gain the client’s trust, respect and to increase his commitment towards the helping process. Finally, the counsellor must have an understanding of the placebo effect and its important because it significantly impacts the client