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5. What therapeutic communication techniques did the group leader use? Provide specific examples of the methods/approach/style the group leader used to lead this group. The first communication technique that I observed by the group leader was active listening. As each woman spoke, Lynna would face them, and non-verbally acknowledge what they were saying by nodding her head. At times, she would verbally acknowledge what they were saying by making a comment or saying, “I understand how you are

What is the dance of Mental Illness? It is not surprising that with tragic events like ongoing wars, terrorist threats, and an uncertain economy that Americans are experiencing powerful emotions. It is appropriate and healthy for most people to have feelings of anxiety, sadness, anger, and grief. Some people however are having debilitating reactions to life. This is especially true for those who live with serious mental disorders like bipolar disorder, depression, substance abuse, anxiety, and or

or sequentially. The term implies interactions between them, with one illness influencing the course and prognosis of the other(s).[endnoteRef:30] [30: National Institute of Drug Abuse, “Research Reports: Comorbidity: Addiction and Other Mental Illnesses,” September 2010, www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/comorbidity-addiction-other-mental-illnesses/what-comorbidity.] Dual diagnosis is a term often used for comorbidity. This term, however, is used more specifically in referring

Have you ever wondered what goes on inside a gambler’s mind? What cunning techniques, slick secrets, and daring ideas run through the mind of a man who survives by turning the odds in his favor. It is one thing to be lucky, but to consistently beat an entire business at its own game is truly an amazing and bewildering thing. The first step to beating the system is learning the rules. This is only common sense, one must know the rules in order to find ways around them. A gambler may spend weeks

with God, and just have fun in life. I struggled with depression most of my life and that hindered me from experience lots of things especially when it came to change. I struggled to make friends growing up and finding my identity. I would ask myself what is my purpose here and why did God put me here on earth? Therefore, I found my significance in Jesus and was forever

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University Calumet NUR 18200 The term hope permeates all aspects of life. In 1978, Harvey Milk, an American gay activist, delivered a speech that still rings through today. His message not only challenges our willingness to embrace and celebrate our differences, but it offers a message of hope. The concept of hope has long been considered an important aspect of being human and has been discussed in various areas of literature (Morse, Mitcham, Hupsy, & Tason 2006). Hope has is an abstract

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT in a group setting for co-occurring adults. CBT was developed by Aaron T Beck in the 1960’s as a short term, structured, present-term psychotherapy for clients with depression (Rathod et al, 2015). It was geared toward solving current problems and modifying dysfunctional thoughts, and behaviors through use of the cognitive model. In the 1990’s CBT became more popular in dealing with the more serious and challenging mental health disorders. Co-occurring means that the

created equal”. Of course there are many in today’s world who would like to be equal with their counterparts in employment, education, income, and of course appearance, and groups to which they belong. This however is not the case, going back to the 1700’s even Thomas Jefferson, in his forthright way, didn’t accept that women, or people of color, or non-land-owners fit into this “equal status.”Keep in mind this was said before our generation and as President Obama says “we learned that no union founded

Most people do not end up becoming alcoholics because they are completely satisfied with their life, happy and joyful, and drinking only to celebrate. Yes, it is highly likely that genetics play an important role in the formation of the disease, but a majority of alcoholics drink because they have endured some great trauma. This can either be from trauma from an outside source or emotional turmoil from within. The difference between an alcoholic who drinks because of instances of domestic abuse