Collaborative Therapist Not-Knowing

When entering this program, I had certain preconceived notions of how I viewed society, individuals, and interactions. During this program, I have learned various theories both agreeing and disagreeing with my personal beliefs. While collaborative language therapy may not mesh with my beliefs completely, this theory integrates my views with theoretical foundations and approaches I can see myself utilizing. Personal Beliefs Health and Normalcy When one thinks about the definitions of health and normalcy

Collaborative therapy was defined and developed more concisely by Dr. Harlene Anderson and Dr. Harold Goolishian in the late 20th century. Collaborative therapy is thought of a more an equal meeting ground between the therapist and the client. Whereas two sets of thoughts and ideas can collaborate together rather than alone. If the therapist comes into the session with a sense of –‘Not Knowing’-than it can be assumed that the listening process can be more open and possibly be able to see from

therapy (ACT). Main Philosophy: This theory is specifically geared towards working with children in a developmentally appropriate manner. A therapist must assess the developmental/individual needs of the child, the environment, and how the two interact. There are many levels in an environment such as hierarchies and roles that exist in a family. A therapist must conceptualize how these levels interact and how these interactions impact the child. For example, a child may be taught collectivistic values

does the diagnostic systems of each specific approach look like? 3. How does each specific approach deal with therapy? 4. What are the specific skills required by each approach? 5. How is the role and function of the therapist in each specific approach? 6. What would research look like from the point of view of each specific approach? 7. What critical ethical concerns could be raised

University, London, UK As a learning therapist, I am often being reminded of the concept of neutrality when reviewing one’s relationship with the clients. This gives rise to my interest to review the development of neutrality in the field of family therapy, its relevance in clinical work, and its value and limitations. To trace the origins of the development of neutrality, one would have to begin with the Milan

the work should be collaborative between the two individuals. This incorporates the expertise of the therapist on the theory and the expertise of the client on themselves. The therapy uses questions and answers between the therapist and client to process the client’s distorted thinking. One principle stresses the educational factor of this model. Another principle follows this educational piece and requires homework for clients. The final idea of the principles is that therapist use inductive thinking

and “Unresolved for Trauma or Loss’ Attachment (Levy, Ellison, Scott, & Bernecker, 2011). The Secure attachment are when children or adults are open to explore their surroundings and relationships. People tend to be open, collaborative, committed, compliant, trusting of therapists, and able to integrate their therapist’s comments (Levy, Ellison, Scott, & Bernecker, 2011). Children form an emotional attachment to an adult who is attuned to them, who is sensitive and responsive in their interactions

As an Adlerian therapist, the first thing I would want to know more about Molly is her childhood. Furthermore, I would ask her to explain more on the expectations from her parents and her feelings about being the middle child in her household. More specifically, what is the first memory she has from her childhood that sticks out the most that made her feel like the “black sheep”. An early recollection may give insight on the behaviors that are occurring in her adult life. Specific factors that I

philosophies which govern the helping styles one can utilize. The most important thing a therapist can learn, is to be flexible in the ways which they assist their clients. Knowing the basic philosophies and how to apply them is key in the therapeutic process. There are eleventh basic philosophies, which are: psychoanalytic, Adlerian, existential, person-centered, gestalt, behavior, cognitive behavior, reality, feminist,

The decision to embark on the journey to become a marriage and family therapist is commonly influenced by personal experiences that impact and transform an individual. My experience involves countless medical appointments, multiple misdiagnoses, and an extraordinary will to persevere. The culmination of this arduous experience was my son’s Autism diagnosis at the age of three, prior to this diagnosis I worked tirelessly to obtain the help my child my needed. Being a parent of a special needs child