Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy

Human immunodeficiency virus, also referred to as HIV, is a virus that weakens the body’s immune system which restricts it from fighting infectious diseases (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2016). HIV can be transmitted through body fluids such as blood, semen, breast milk, or sexual contact (CDC, 2016). There are three stages as HIV progresses; the first stage takes place within the first month it is acquired. These early symptoms are often confused with a cold as they include

Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent of psychiatric disorders, yet less than 30% of individuals who suffer from anxiety disorders seek treatment (Lepine, 2002). Anxiety disorder refers to a group of mental illnesses that includes generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder also called social phobia and specific phobias (Anxiety Disorders Association of America, 2014). In the United States

I chose Linda for this paper because her case is multilayered. An approach or theory that works one session, may not work the next. Linda keeps me on my toes; she can be demanding and the counter transference that happens in our sessions is something I constantly need to be aware of. During each meeting, I learn something new about Linda that helps me to understand her and why she thinks, acts and feels the way she does. Utilization of supervision has been critical with this particular client. My

thought children go through different stages of cognitive development grounded on four set stages. Piaget believed that children learn and develop best through exploring their own environment by using real objects and to discover things themselves. Piaget explained a schema to be 'a cohesive, repeatable action sequence possessing component actions that are tightly interconnected and governed by a core meaning '. (MCLEOD, Jean Piaget, 2015) Cognitive development happens in four set stages that apply

we need to start by defining what addiction is. Once we’ve done so then we will discuss the different treatments available. Only after all this will we discuss the failings of the programs. While a major part of this paper is based on the cited works, some part of it is based on personal experience. I have struggled with addiction in the past, thankfully I’ve been clean for 15 plus years. Some very close friends have also struggled with addiction and sadly some have died because of it. I work as a

This paper endeavors to overlay the two concepts of living naturally from the Morita Therapy Method and the Montessori Education Method. In doing so, the author will illustrate the ways in which the two combine education and mental health and healthy living synergistically. To this end, the paper will first define the basics of the living naturally according to the Morita Method. Next, the Montessori method of education will be defined, including the background information of each method. Following

approximately 19 percent of the population (Parekh, 2015). This presentation will discuss the importance of Evidence Based Practice in nursing, the role of the Family Nurse Practitioner, depression in the care setting, recommendations for change in treatment for depression and which two American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Master’s Essentials we addressed. What is Evidence Based Practice (EBP)? It is a systematic interdisciplinary approach to integrate external clinical evidence proven to

The Pathways philosophy is to provide a complete package of prevention and treatment services designed to meet community needs. With their services they attempt to promote the growth of people toward higher levels of functioning, greater self-esteem, emotional maturity, competence, and self-responsibility. (Pathways, 2016) UNITE is another program in Carter county that people with substance abuse issues can receive treatment and education. “UNITE” is an acronym meaning Unlawful Narcotics Investigations

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self-esteem, maternal neuroticism, and difficult infant temperament are moderate predictors of postpartum depression.( Stewart, D.E., Robertson, E., Dennis, G.L., Grace, S.L. & Wallington, T. 2003) Obstetric and pregnancy complications, negative cognitive attributions, single marital status, poor relationship with partner, and lower socioeconomic status including income are small predicators of post-partum depression. (Stewart, D.E., Robertson, E., Dennis, G.L., Grace, S.L. & Wallington, T. 2003)