Patient Therapy Scenarios

Cognitive Behavioral and Solution-focused Family Therapy An overwhelming body of research shows that family therapy, regardless of the theoretical framework, can lead to successful outcomes in families similar to the outcomes found in individual therapy. According to Lebow (2000), families who enter therapy with fewer problems and a wider array of strengths make bigger strides in therapy. Additionally, it has been shown that therapists who involve the parents in the communication process early and communicate directly with the parents about their concerns from the outset, have a higher rate of retention and completion of therapy (Marchionda & Slesnick, 2013). It is imperative that a therapist to have breadth of knowledge in theory and a proven

Family is something that plays a tremendous role in our life. Even though the structure of families has changed over the years, it is important to acknowledge that there many families out there whether they are traditional families, nuclear family, stepfamilies or others which tend to have different types of problems in their families. Therefore, many families attempt to go to family therapy in order for them to obtain help in solving the different types of issues they might have at home. As stated in the book Family Therapy by Michael P. Nichols (2013), “The power of family therapy derives from bringing parents and children together to transform their interaction… What keeps people stuck in their inability to see their own participation in the problems that plague them. With eyes fixed firmly on what recalcitrant others are doing, it’s hard for most people to see the patterns that bind them together. The family therapist’s job is to give them a wake-up call” (2013).

In family therapy, the clinician is able to see the role each member plays within the family structure. The clinician can assist the family to develop a family tree to explore different trends or discover unknown facts. For example, in developing this tree of people the family can include cause of death, possible miscarriages, mental health diagnosis of members, illnesses, or any other trend of interest. This can also promote family connectedness by contacting other members or friends of the family to gather information.

During the first session boundaries and ground rules were set. In this session my goal was to get to know the whole family and learn about each of their concerns and what they each wanted to gain from therapy. I went around the room and asked each one to describe how each one viewed their family structure as a whole. I let Marge begin since she seemed to be the most eager one in starting family therapy. Her main concerns were having her husband’s support, her son’s

Staff met with Treating Therapist Patrice Davis to discuss IVP/IRP Breanne's progress to date. Patrice elaborated to Staff that Breanne needs continued support in locating employment. Patrice and Staff both agreed that finding employment would do wonders to help boost her ego. Patrice also informed Staff that Breanne was no longer staying in the shelter, due to a curfew violation. Patrice informed Staff that Breanne was now staying back home with her mother's home. Staff indicated that there was possibly some enabling behavior by mother that encouraged her early departure from women’s shelter. Staff noted that Breanne’s silence regarding her shelter status coupled with her mother indecisiveness may be a sign that some enabling is taking

During my therapy visits, the patient often talks endearingly about his family. Using this as a facilitator, he acknowledges the fact that a change in his lifestyle will be delightful for the whole family. With the family

Families range in multitudes of shapes and forms; having the experience of providing my services via an interdisciplinary knowledge base at Therapeutic Links, without realizing it, I gained another family. Altogether, the team of occupational therapists, administrative assistants, volunteers and the clients themselves provide the greatest potential in the success of therapy. Activities of greeting families new and old equipped with emotions ranging of sadness, defeat and sorrow to determination, delight and success evolved naturally. The opportunity to work hands on by assisting therapists in their sessions allowed me to observe, learn, and apply my knowledge in the field. The extra set of hands allowed for occupational therapists to focus

On Monday, August 29, 2016, at approximately 1:38PM, I, Officer Larry Thomas, was contacted by medical staff to come to the peep area, in reference to a patient control assist.

I completely agreed with you about the safety issues that are encountered daily in the surgical areas. There has been implementation of safety intervention to remedy these concerns on patient safety. In most cases, nurses are rushed with the consequences that patients are not properly prepped in the pre-op areas prior to the surgical procedures. Personally I have been in same problem of being rushed to bring the patient in the room. In this particular incident, I just finished a case in another room and have not interviewed this particular patient. I informed the Anesthesiologist and the surgeon to give me few minutes to interview the patient prior to transfer to the operating room. To everybody’s surprise the surgeon wheeled the patient

My therapy for my client will derive from the modalities in which I use with the family in order to address their family needs or needs for their child. I will be that resource that a family could count on to establish their strengths, feel self-sufficient in their capabiltiels, take action and

This is 34 year old AAF. Patient is here to be establish as a new patient, and several compliants as listed above. Patient is a non-smoker, denies use of alcohol or illicit drug use. Patiet is acurrent resident at Lovelady Center. Patient deneis depressive moods, thoughts of suicide or homicide.current pain

Devin, As one of my nursing instructors would say, “you acted as a prudent nurse would have acted”. You displayed critical thinking skills, nursing judgement, courage, and strength. Great job!

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These exchange of feelings through feedback from the other family members help gain an understanding and support that each family members must truly have for one another. Therapist in family therapy also give family members an opportunity to reciprocate help, to offer other empathy, warmth, acceptance, support and genuineness. As a result, family members will feel an increase sense of his or her own self-worth.

Family therapy involves working with each member of the family to help them solve a group or individual problem that may cause hindrances that prevents the family being a cohesive unit. Family therapy is most often used to help treat an individual's problem that is affecting the entire family, such