Humanistic Therapy Theory

The goal of therapy is to reduce and control deviant behaviours that cause suicidal thoughts and self-destruction, as well as to focus on the unconscious and underlying meaning behind the disorder. The symptoms that she is experiencing, including, extreme emotions, continuous suicidal thoughts, negative eating habits, and depression can be lessened by professional counselling as it will teach her how to focus on managing emotions by controlling feelings of extreme anger or happiness. The types of therapy that I feel would benefit Diana Miller the most are cognitive-behavioural therapy and dialectical

Humanistic therapy aims to help client develop a stronger, and healthier sense of self. It

Some people feel that when diagnosed with a mental illness they are being labelled into a category they are seen as mentally ill instead of them having a mental illness unfortunately there are so many negative stereotypes which are pinned with mental illness, according to the labelling theory it’s the thought of a person being labelled mentally ill which can cause you to be ill mentally as a result of its effects described as a self-fulfilling prophecy according to a modified version of this theory. There are assumptions about the negative impact on self-concept, this impact is described in later research about stigma and self-stigma, stigma can have some negative results for self-concept by lowing self-efficacy which can make impaired coping

Although, it may sound nice and cozy, I would not suggest a humanistic therapist, or a client centered therapist (CCT) because there is no actually change to a behavior, all that is going on is talking. Talking could help her immediate feelings, but will not change how she thinks about situations or herself. CCT also has no research that it helps with disorders. Along with no research, a CCT treats almost all disorders the same, thus providing the same treatment for someone who is depressed and someone who has schizophrenic. This is not an effective way to treat a disorder.

Within Humanistic therapy the potential is there for the re integration of self and organism, thus

The humanistic approach is a person-centred approach which depends on trust between the patient and care giver. It is useful because it is non-intrusive and it gives people a choice to change their life. It is also used in lots of situations, this shows it is used often. However, it ignores people’s behaviour and is short term so this can affect the care given as the carer won’t keep an eye on the behaviour which is very important to observe when providing care.

In the following paper, I will be assessing the main character, Meredith Grey from the hit television show Grey’s Anatomy (2005). Throughout the paper I will explain the problems that the client presents through a Person Centered therapy approach. This approach will help guide the client to self-awareness and ultimate acceptance of her true self. Being that this client presents many symptoms relating to depression, loss, neglect and need of acceptance; Person Centered therapy can be a method in which allows for the client to accept responsibilities and grow from their actions. I will then critique this method of therapy by the views of Gestalt therapy to be able to give an alternative way of interacting with the clients problems.

Through this approach Jessica could most benefit. The therapist would conduct a evaluation using the five axes of DSM-IV. Using examples from patients' recent distressing experiences, therapists conceptualize and help patients understand how their thinking has influenced their emotions and behavior. They emphasize that patients get better by making small, daily changes in their thinking and behavior and that the overall goal of treatment is to teach patients to become their own therapist. Therapists elicit feedback from the patient about the treatment plan and modify it, if needed. They then elicit specific behavioral goals that the patient wishes to accomplish as a result of treatment (Judith S. Beck 2010). Jessica would most likely respond well because of the small life changes and steps to reaching hers goals, but also may have difficulties pulling herself out of her current patterns of

The first phase to trauma therapy is referred to as “Safety and Stabilization”. Those that suffer through traumatic instances of life and have developed Dissociative Identity Disorder on its behalf often feel like they are not safe in their own body (Bolton). The main goal for the Stabilization process is to find out what areas in life need to be secured and how to do it in order to move on with recovery. This phase could take many weeks, sometimes even years, in order to make the patient feel safe within their environment and the therapy being used. With many similarities between humanistic and psychoanalytic therapy in this stage (ie. establishing trust and setting ground rules), but the humanistic therapy will focus more on providing a safe

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.

The therapist assesses the client level of insight and find an agreement between the couple in which covers both of the partner’s concerns. It is vital for the therapist to recognize the level of the motivation to change in both partners together as well as separately. Assess Tommie for any related disorder such as depression to an adjustment disorder. Assess for any issues of age, gender, or cultural differences that could help the couple explain the problem and the behavior that are related to the problem, and help the couple to better understand each other’s behavior. Determine for the severity of Tommie’s depression (mild, moderate, severe), and assess constantly the level of severity to be efficacy to the

In a humanistic therapy approach or a person-centered psychoanalysis, the therapist’s center of attention is on the conscious of the client to show their awareness. In this environment, such as the therapist displays realism, acceptance and kindness, as an effort in helping the client to openly convey their feelings. These types of sessions allows for information to flow between the client and the therapist in a humanistic genuineness, realness, professional and no façade way. The idea is for the client to freely express their thought and feelings to the psychotherapists so that in return kindness and acceptance is

Comparing and analyzing the biological and humanistic approaches to personality can be a difference of opinions. Abraham Maslow studied the development of personality. Maslow developed his own personality theory based on the basic human needs. His hierarchy of needs pyramid shows the influences of human needs to the formation of unique individual personality. There are biological factors that influence the formation of individual personality that play a factor. By reviewing the relationships between biological factors and Maslow 's theory of personality you will be able to see focused similarities and it’s upcoming. Analyzing the basic aspects of the humanistic theory with the biological explanations of personality will

In regards to treatment, client-centered therapy would be the best option for Ellen. Focusing on her past the problems that arise from her past into her present. The therapist should focus on the relationship she has with her mother as her mother was extremely influential to Ellen, she contributed majorly to her anxiety and depression by being overly critical. The most important thing in the therapy would be for Ellen to rebuild her ego and create a strong balance between her id and superego, resulting in her leading a more balanced lifestyle. It is also evident that she feels guilty about pursuing an education and wanting to build a life for herself away from her role as a mother, which she should be encouraged to do as it will give Ellen

Humankind, like the universe itself, is a great mystery. Both came into existence from nowhere. For the human being, to exist is to be in time. During the human’s existence, he must face many emotions that will make him grow: for example, hopes, dreams, desires, etc. At the same time, there is a part of human existence that everyone would prefer was absent: suffering. Remembering the thoughts of a great thinker, Kierkegaard, a Danish philosopher who was born in Copenhagen in 1813 (Encyclopedia Britannica), who opposite to this part of the life of the man said that “life is an anxiety” (Kierkegaard, 1979). This means that for the human being, anxiety is an unproductive fear that finishes in desperation, of the meeting in “nothing“.