Motivational Enhancement Therapy: A Case Study

Assignment 2: Case of Ahmed This essay is based on a client Ibrahim (30 year old, male) who is currently living with his three siblings with their biological father and step mother. The client has a history of juvenile delinquency with outrageous behavior. Due the suspensions from the school, he has a low academic performance. Currently, he is jobless due to abusing drugs and low academic performance, which made him feel depressed. The purpose of the essay is to evaluate the clients’ problems with

The drug then was used for cases of weakness, constipation, malaria and some mental disorders. (The Truth about Drugs, New York, 2005 pg. 43). Marijuana seems to have spread from China, south and west to India. There it was used for religious ceremonies around 1000 B.C. (The Truth

addiction as well as skills to remain sober (New Horizons Community Mental Health Center, 2014). The program has implemented five elements of intervention. They are group therapy, support groups, individual counseling and urinalysis. The therapists apply motivational enhancement therapy, cognitive, therapy, and psych-educational therapy (New Horizons Community Mental Health Center, 2014). A therapist assist each client to set individualized goals, the following goals appertain to all clients. Clients

serious consequences on the quality of care, or form of therapy, a pathological gambler may receive or decide to enter. Whether they legitimately

negative ones. The THC that is found in marijuana can cause a few permanent and some semi-permanent effect on the brain. In young adults, that’s ages ragging from 13-21. Marijuana can affect thinking, memory, and even learning. There are also some studies that show that in these young adults it can lower IQ, by as many as eight points. Marijuana smoking also overreacts the endocannabinoid system. (NIDA 2014). When smoked by an adult it showed little to none of these effects. The “high” effect works

Introduction Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term and goal-oriented approach, which is increasingly popular in both the research field and the practical field. It has become the psychotherapy investigated most extensively due to its wildly application to various disorders and mental problems (Butler, Chapman, Forman, & Beck, 2006). One salient advantage of CBT is its flexibility. It is adaptable to different age groups and various cultural backgrounds in both individual and group setting

How Do Individual Psychotherapy and Group Therapy Aid in the Recovery of Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders? Introduction Behavioral health disorders, which include substance use and mental health disorders, affect millions of adolescents and adults in the United States and contribute heavily to the burden of disease (World Health Organization, 2013). The coexistence of both a mental health issue and a substance use disorder (SUD) is referred to as a co-occurring disorder (i

(Cain, 2010) Carl Rogers developed person-centred counseling and psychotherapy in the United States roughly between 1940 and 1990. Often called the “father of psychotherapy research”, Rogers was the first to study the counseling process in depth by analysing the transcripts of actual therapy sessions; he was the first to formulate a comprehensive theory of personality and psychotherapy grounded in empirical research; and he contributed to developing a theory of psychotherapy that de-emphasized pathology

The history of Cognitive behavior therapy was theorized or developed, by Dr. Aaron T Beck. To clarify, Dr. Beck theorized CBT as a form of psychotherapy, the therapists and the client working together as a team, in efforts of developing a therapeutic solution. Next, the CBT therapeutic model is conclusive to studies aiding in seeking solutions which mirror psychiatric disorders such as anxiety disorders, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, PTSD, and other personality disorders still being

Alcoholism is a very complex disorder. It is believed that genetics and several other biological factors are likely involved in the materialization of alcohol dependence, along with cognitive behavior, temperament, psychological and sociocultural factors. Alcohol use patterns including alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence are “familial” in nature (cf. Heath et al., Kendlerm Heath, heath Neale, Kessler & Eaves, 1992; Hesselbrock, 1995) Alcohol abuse is a drinking pattern that results In significant