Behavioural therapy

Music therapy is arguably the most prominent real-life application of music psychology. Through the use of music, the expressive therapy aims to improve the quality of life in a variety of clients by stabilising moods, boosting confidence and improving self-expression (Choi, Lee & Lim, 2008). Music therapy can take two forms: active and receptive. Active therapy refers to the creative and expressive situation in which patients participate in making music. In contrast, receptive therapy refers to

Nurse as a change agent “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” - Mahatma Ghandi Overview The theoretical foundations of change theory are robust: several theories now exist, many coming from the disciplines of sociology, psychology, education, and organizational management. Kurt Lewin (1890 – 1947) has been acknowledged as the “father of social change theories” and presents a simple yet powerful model to begin the study of change theory and processes. He is also lauded as the

The European Society of Animal-Assisted Therapy (ESAAT) defines Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T) as deliberately planned pedagogic, psychological and socially integrative intervention with animals for children, youths, adults and senior citizens with cognitive, social-emotional and motoric disabilities, and behavioural problems, and for focused support. It also includes health-promoting, preventive and rehabilitative measures. C.A.T takes place individually and within a group setting e.g. in therapeutic

is the process in which a counsellor creates a safe and open environment for a client to speak about a problem that may be affecting them or if they need guidance in how to deal with a particular situation. • Therapy: “The therapeutic treatment especially of bodily, mental, or behavioural disorder” (Merriam-Webster's online dictionary, n.d.). A process where one commits themselves to while overcoming a situation or change of behaviour. • Ethics: “The discipline dealing

the client's attention to his or her immediate experience -- the "what and how" of behaviour -- and away from speculations as to causes -- the "whys" for such action (Fiebert, 2011). By using humanistic counselling approach such as person centred therapy I can remain non-directive and let the speaker lead the session as well as remaining accepting and empathetic. Listener 1. In this part I displayed openness and accepting towards the speaker. As, Rogers (1951) suggested that to be completely

Can a humanistic model of counselling be integrated with a cognitive (or cognitive – behavioural) one? Discuss with reference to Rogers and either Beck or Egan. In the first part of this essay I will summarise the main features of humanistic counselling and the cognitive approach. Rogers used a humanistic person centred approach to therapy and I will look at his view of people, their potential, what goes wrong and what can help them to change. Egan was a cognitive therapist and I will address

Analysis of a Counselling Session using a Case Conceptualisation and Drop-out Risk. Counselling has one aim: to help the client. This is a simple aim however it is often difficult to put into effect, this was experienced first-hand in the practice therapy session. Counselling encourages individuals to develop a self-awareness and enables them to make changes in their lives (Cross, 2010). The use of micro-skills is essential in any counselling session as it ensures that the client feels heard and understood

Within this essay I will be explaining how effective the client centred approach is in dealing with clients who struggle with psychological distress. The aim of this essay is to successfully explain the concept of client centred approach, founded by Carl Rogers and how we use his approach in modern psychology. Furthermore I will also be critically evaluating the strengths and limitations of this approach. Client centred counselling is a non-directive approach on counselling which was developed by

Person-Centered Therapy (PCT) embodies a humanistic approach, which is intended to increase a person’s feelings of self-worth, and reduce the level of incongruence between the ideal self and the actual self (Gelso, Cepeda & Davenport, 2006). This critical analysis is meant to examine various approaches and skills counselors/therapists would use when applying a ‘person-centered’ type of therapy. This analysis briefly outlines what PCT is, but focuses more heavily on the various approaches used by

Everybody has their own opinion of why people encounter personal problems, shaping their belief of what makes therapy helpful. My theory posits that a combination of individual and systemic factors produces personal problems. Therefore, to effectively address the multiple sources of a problem, my theory of helping involves both behavioral and cognitive techniques. Although every theory has limitations, helping professionals nevertheless develop their preferred approach over time. Since theory is