Strength-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Model: A Case Study

Summary of strength-based practice and its application in developing a case-plan for working with Bec.

This research began with a comprehensive interview with Cortina Peters who is the Clinical Director of Orlando Recovery Center in Orlando, Florida. The information shared during the interview allowed learning of her overwhelming conundrum of management and clinical responsibilities as well as the operations of the treatment center. In addition, theories in use at the center were explored to learn of new approaches for dual diagnoses patients. An exploration of four basically invalidated treatment modalities was conducted that may be beneficial treatment strategies to prevent relapse of dual diagnoses patients. The exploration of strength-based cognitive behavioral therapy revealed that by bringing hidden strengths into a client’s awareness

As stated throughout the paper Ms. Lira uses both cognitive behavioral therapy along with the strength-based approach to empower her clients and assist in providing

A strength-based IEP is an Individualized Educational Program that focuses on a child’s strengths instead of their deficits. If we look at the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), we will see that under the section Development of the IEP; it states the team shall consider the strengths of the child when writing an IEP. Showing the importance of focusing on strengths in the IEP because every child has them and as adults, we need to find them (Goldberg, 2012). According to Edward Anderson cited by Goldberg (2012)

CBT is a time- sensitive, structured, present oriented psychotherapy (Beck Institute, 2016). CBT is directed at helping clients change their unhelpful thinking and behavior through various techniques. The participant has failed to recognize that his irrational thoughts, (feeling singled out because of his race and health issues) are preventing him from fully functioning causing him to become depressed. He is also struggling to shift his focus from his negative interactions with the staff and residents in treatment and this leads to feelings of anger.

These objectives are based on CBT, strength-based/solution-focused theories and person-centered way of being. To facilitate the process, a key first step in CBT often involves psychoeducation to explain that thoughts underlie feelings and actions. Through evaluating thinking in a more realistic way, the clients are guided to develop more adaptive and positive ways of responding to the situations and triggers in their lives and experience improvement in their emotional state and behavior. Some of the major experiential strategies, skills, and techniques utilized in CBT are re-framing and Socratic questioning, which help clients challenge their thinking and assess their beliefs in terms of their usefulness and relevance (Seligman & Reichenberg, 2013). Other powerful methods that would intersect with person-centered approach is daily diary keeping of events, thoughts, and feelings, which helps people increase awareness of their inner and outer experiences. By using other CBT techniques such as modeling and role-playing (e.g., interviewing), counselors assist clients in learning new skills and behaviors to function more effectively. Finally, by learning relaxation techniques such as meditation and deep breathing, the client gains skills to manage stress and anxiety, and appreciate that whatever thoughts come up are okay and that he does not have to react to

This essay will discuss how the strength model of intervention influences social work practice with children and their families with specific consideration when there are safeguarding concerns or adversity in parenting. The essay will also discuss how the strength model influences best outcomes for children. It will explore how this model supports that children are kept at the centre of service provision. Saleeby, (2005), Rapp (1977) and Mcmillen, et al (2004) are regarded as the experts in the strength based model of intervention in social work practice. Before the introduction of the strength model it was always a common ideology that the professional i.e. the social worker diagnosed the client and determined the course of action to take.

In a study done by Itai Ivtzan, Ryan M. Niemiec, and Charlie Briscoe (2016), they performed an experiment to show that Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice (MBSP) programs would improve the overall welfare of the lives of those who were part of the MBSP group compared to those who were in the no-intervention control group. The hypothesis of this study was that, “participants in the MBSP group would show higher levels of wellbeing, as predicted by higher scores on the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), Flourishing Scale (FS), the Positive Psychotherapy Inventory, and the Signature Strengths Inventory (SSI), compared to participants in the control group” (Ivtzan, Niemiec, & Briscoe, 2016). To perform this experiment, two groups of people were created from the general adult public. The first group was made up of twenty participants whom did not receive any intervention. The second group was made up of those that were put into the MBSP group. The MBSP group was made up of nineteen participants, which were later split into two groups, a group of nine and a group of ten. The MBSP groups performed one right after the other, each group was to complete eight weeks of intervention. This intervention was performed online and participants would log on and complete two hours of practices and exercises. Participants in both groups filled out a self-report questionnaire, that took around five minutes to complete, to get a baseline

Strategies from the Ten Essential Shared Capabilities can be used for crisis intervention such as promoting recovery and identifying individual’s needs and strengths. It also believes that however vulnerable, the individual should share in decision-making; that they are knowledgeable about themselves and the effect their conditions may have on their lives; and that they should be empowered and enabled to inform their own recovery. (DOH,2004).

Resiliency is an important factor to assess because it can allow the student to maintain or regain equilibrium when a traumatic event or life stressor occurs (Erford, 2015). As Myers, Willse, and Villalba (2011) point out, wellness is an important factor and focusing on students’ strengths can support other areas of well-being. Hema is not in immediate danger and is at relatively low risk for other issues due to this crisis, such as suicide, the counselor would implement several different methods to increase her strengths to overcome the crisis. In order to support Hema, the counselor would use a strengths-based approach to foster her ability to identify and utilize her own strengths to overcome her current situation. A strengths-based approach

The client shows resilience from her childhood until adulthood while feeling constantly attacked by her family and friends.

What is Strength Based Therapy? According to Corey, strength based is the active corporation of client strength and emphasis on identification and integration of the client’s strength in each phase of therapy (2017). This type of therapy focuses on the positive attributes of the client’s life instead of focusing on the problem the client may have. The other therapy that I would use in a counseling session

Very interesting question. Meaning therapy and Strength-based therapy overlaps with each other that they both place emphasis on the positive aspects of clients’ lives (Jones-Smith, 2014; Wong, 2010, 2012). Focusing on their positive attributes leads to empowering clients (Jones-Smith, 2014). I believe that ability to engage in the meaning-making process is strength.

Participants will proceed to seminar hall, they will have first an Ice-Breaker before having the seminar