An integrated approach will allow for this writer to incorporate concepts and techniques from multiple therapies. This writer’s integrated approach consists of Choice Theory as primary while techniques are used for Adlerian Therapy, Behavior Therapy, and Reality Therapy. The Behavior Therapy technique Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) and Adlerian Therapy technique Phase 2: Explore the Individual’s Psychological Dynamics. By combining these therapies allows for a complete understanding of the client as a whole. The integrated approach will discuss the following aspects which include: underlying principles, therapeutic relationship, case conceptualization and assessment, intervention and goal achievement, and goal setting. This writer selected Choice Theory as the primary theory because of personal beliefs that everyone is born with distinct needs that help to motivate them. The Choice Theory mentions five needs which include: survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun. An individual display certain behaviors to help them in satisfying their overall needs. The founder of Choice Theory strongly believed that love and belonging help to fuel the other needs. The theoretical basis of Choice Theory helps to pave the way for Reality Therapy. Reality Therapy focuses on five characteristics which include: emphasize choice and responsibility, reject transference, keep the therapy in the present, avoid focusing on symptoms, and challenging traditional
These basic needs “serve as sources of all behavior.” Therefore, reality therapist often reminds the client to be responsible of his/her own behavior. The goal of the reality therapy is to help the client to evaluate their current behaviors, and to help them determine if their behaviors are able to meet their needs. If the behaviors are not effective, the reality therapist will formulate a plan of action for changing behaviors and obtain needs. Some of the steps employed by reality therapy are: 1) analyze the situation and indentify unmet need, 2) identify aspects if their problems that can be changed, 3) make plan for change, and 4) follow through on
P4 – explain the role of complementary therapies in relation to orthodox treatments (IE3; CT2;
The desired outcomes for reality therapy groups and Adlerian therapy groups are both similar and dissimilar to one another in varying ways. Reality theory groups seek to change a members“…being stuck in repetitive and nonproductive activities” and that failing to achieve their goals should not bring self-deprecation (Gladding, 2016, p. 334). Adlerian groups “emphasize social cooperation and teamwork…focusing primarily on the growth and actions of the individual within the group rather than the group itself” (p.
My view of Human Nature is to speak with true honesty and to understand my view I would have to share the personal aspects within my life. There is an agreeance stated in Carroll College (2016), that “Normative implications for human existence (How should we live): Is dependent within success or failure in life, on either getting medical help, therapy, or being psychologically analyzed in order to escape our pasts, or at least prevent it from turning into a affliction”. This way we can aid the Ego in its fight against the Id and the Superego. I have had many traumas involving being abused by a babysitter and intimate relationships, sexually assaulted, raped at the age of 12, parents divorced at 12, Depression, loss of an unborn child, emotional
The use of complementary therapy and alternative medicine in the management of ankyloglossia and lip tie in infants has neither been widely documented nor evidenced in literature. Complementary therapy encompasses a wide body of therapies which includes chiropractic medicine, massage therapy, craniosacral therapy etc.
Wubbolding’s techniques indicate a reality approach. Human behavior is sparked by an internal drive to fulfill needs and everyone can change their behavior (Wubbolding, 2016). Thus, the focus of reality therapy is to assist clients in evaluating their behavior and creating plans for change (Wubbolding, 2016). Wubbolding helps Greg examine his behavior by asking multiple questions. For example, he asks if Greg is happy about his choice to fight with his peers (29:46). Reality therapy is also centered on relationships. Wubbolding has Greg think about his relationship his mother by asking what she would say about him (20:10). Wubbolding uses similar questions regarding his relationships with his teacher, friends, and siblings. In this way, Wubbolding works to understand Greg’s perspective, and Greg examines himself from
In this theoretical framework, it seems that this theory is successful across many populations and more most can be used among everyone. This theory can be used among families, couples, and individuals. This theory can be practiced among co-morbid disorders such as schizophrenia, bi-polar, substance abuse and psychosis. This theory of framework can have great tools to help most clients based on the implementations that is used in therapy to approach the problem that clients
As an Army chaplain, I have witnessed a great need to establish healthy relationships that are built on trust, love, hope, forgiveness and commitment through one’s faith, traditions and spiritual practices. Many soldiers are dealing with mental health issues that go unnoticed and untreated, which leads to anger, shame, fear, rejection, hate and other emotional issues. These mental and emotional experiences have led to deep frustration, hopelessness, depression and even suicide; therefore, the need for a different approach towards healing is warranted. If patients can discover/rediscover a sense of identity and find renewed meaning and purpose, then they can learn to handle life’s stresses better and live a more meaningful life.
“Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (or ACT) is a form of applied behavior analysis, underpinned by a specific theory of language known as Relational Frame Theory, which itself evolved from Skinner’s radical behaviorism. It values its empirical roots and is building a growing evidence base, in the tradition of cognitive and behavioral therapies.” (Ramsey-Wade 2015) The difference between the founding therapies and ACT is discussed by Ramsey-Wade (2015) what distinguishes Act from earlier second wave CBT therapies is Act’s main point that avoiding difficult internal experiences or needing to explain them causes the distress felt by patients, also a lack of understanding of one’s core values. ACT aims to support clients to increase their psychological flexibility, defined as the ability to respond to internal and external stimuli while staying connected to ones values. (Ramsey-Wade, C. E. 2015) The history of ACT does little to explore its effectiveness in treating psychological disorders, or its ability to communicate across
William Glasser developed Reality Therapy (RT) out of his dissatisfaction with the progression of psychoanalysis therapy. Glasser believed people had two fundamental needs, to love and to beloved. "Glasser emphasizes that humans have an innate need to control their situations. According to Glasser, this driving need causes individuals to exhibit forceful behaviors' (Good therapy.org) . The core principles of RT are founded in Choice therapy (CT) those core principles are about control and understanding what you can and cannot control, CT teaches that the person only has control over themselves and the information they provide to others. When choosing a therapeutic approach for a client, the counselor should look at the concepts of the approach
The second therapy that I will incorporate into this integrative approach is Adlerian Therapy. In Adlerian
Different therapy approaches exist in the field of counseling with each model having different techniques and ideas about behavioral change. Based on the principles of treating adolescents with SUD described in Content Guide 1 (Content Guide 1), the focus of adolescent treatment for SUD should be on responsible behavior. This report describes three therapy models demonstrated in video vignettes and described in Content Guides 3, 4 and 5 , which includes solution focused therapy, cognitive therapy and reality therapy which were used with the same adolescent (Content Guide; Videos). The report attempts to compare the similarities and differences between all three approaches, explain the strengths and limitations as well as the effectiveness of all three methods.
Choice Theory may be applied to a wide array of persons and conflicts, the focus is on total behavior, which is based on four interacting needs present from birth to death (Seligman & Reichenberg, 2014). Choice theory and Reality therapy correlate in that they both empower people to take control of their internal and external conflicts. Furthermore, Reality Therapy initiated by William Glasser in the 1960s is particularly useful in settings such as schools, correctional institutions, and substance use treatment programs that emphasize changing behavior (Seligman & Reichenberg, 2014). In the article, Frequently Asked Questions and Not So Brief Answers: Part II, we are able to analyze the responses to two questions for teachers and therapists.
This case study illustrates Ruth being the client. This provides background information about Ruth includes the presenting problem, the history of presenting problem and the psychosocial history. The key concepts, the therapeutic process, the therapeutic relationship, therapist function and roll comes from the three theories Gestalt, Existential and Adlerian. The case identifies and describe goals that would be established for Ruth using all three theories. This case study applies detailed techniques from Gestalt and Adlerian also providing specific examples of Ruth participating in the different techniques. Such as advice, catching oneself, lifestyle assessment, encouraging, task setting and commitment, future projection, empty chair and
In this paper, we will discuss what Choice Theory is and how it relates and differs from Positive Psychology. Also in this paper, two articles will be reviewed. One about Choice Theory and the other about Positive Psychology. This will help get a better understanding about the background of these two theories. Choice Theory was developed by Dr. William Glasser. It is the theory that states, “We choose all of our actions and thoughts, based on the information we receive in our lives.” (Bradley, 2014) This means we are in charge of how we feel, no one can make us feel or act in a certain way. Reality Therapy goes hand in hand with this theory. Reality therapy is used by counselors in order to train a client to take control of their lives. Positive Psychology is “A branch of psychology that focuses on building positive qualities that lead to more fulfilling lives.” (Project Innovation Inc., 2013) This branch contrasts many others because it does not focus on treating mental disorders. It is simply just training the brain to think more positively. It focuses on building up four characteristics – grit, optimism, positive affect, and life satisfaction. Both Choice Theory and Positive Psychology help achieve long term goals and help people to be successful