Integrative therapeutic model is where a counselor use different therapeutic approaches to fit the needs of an individual client. There is not one single approach that can treat each client in all situations. Each client needs to be considered as a whole and the counseling technique must be tailored to that client needs and personal circumstances. The goal is to enhance the efficiency and applicability of psychotherapy (Corey, 2017). Counselors who are open to the integrative therapeutic approach will find that some theories play a crucial role in their counseling approach (Corey, 2017).
Two theories that can be utilize in an integrative therapeutic model are Gestalt theory and cognitive theory. The key concepts to Gestalt theory are about
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Both Gestalt theory and cognitive therapy are both anchored in phenomenology and are undogmatic in their attitude toward integration of elements from other therapeutic and scientific approaches, as long as such elements do not violate the phenomenological principles (Tonnesvang et al., 2010). Cognitive therapy has become increasingly respected and popular in academia where Gestalt therapy is lacking recognition in these areas. Better adaptability of cognitive therapy to training models for applied therapeutic approach compared to experiential models. Gestalt has been more or an oral tradition with a comparatively sparse production of written material and an almost nonproduction of traditional research.
Gestalt therapy and cognitive therapy have different views on what constitutes individual variability and health, and different views on therapeutic methodology. Cognitive therapy are aiming at modifying thoughts and behavior in order to make these more adaptive and self supporting. Gestalt therapy is aiming a creating, expanding and focusing awareness on the here and now (Corey,
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy appears to be a new treatment, although its roots can be traced to Albert Ellis’s Reason and Emotion in Psychotherapy, published in 1962. Cognitive therapy assumes that thoughts precede actions and false self-beliefs cause negative emotions. It is now known that most depression treatments have cognitive components to them, whether they are recognized or not. In the 1970’s many psychologists began using cognitive components to describe depression. From there, they developed cognitive forms to treat depression with impressive results (Franklin, 2003).
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The Psychodynamic Theory has not proven itself to be very effective. It helps people more when it is paired with other approaches, and is now the starting point, or basis, in other types of therapy (Comer, 2011).
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These seven powerful principles give the therapist the ability to connect with the client and empathetically personalize treatment per their clinical experiences to the client’s needs. By applying these seven powerful principles the therapist; values each client as one of a kind, purposefully listens to recognize the client’s feelings, displays controlled and objective emotional immersion, shows genuine acceptance, displays a non-judgmental front, projects autonomy, and values privacy. These principles are the building blocks to successfully creating a powerful yet empathetic therapeutic alliance (Kilpatrick, et al., 2009).
2). My integrative approach is built on postmodern narrative therapy, but also includes techniques and definitions based on family systems and experiential theories to help clients understand their own family narratives. My desire is to use any technique that will help individuals create a preferred positive future. In this paper I expound upon my personal integrative approach to working with individuals, couples, or families in therapy. I share my theory of how problems develop, how client change is facilitated, my role as therapist and goals for therapy based on post-modern and person-centered principles. I then describe the techniques I am comfortable using, and those that do not appeal to me, and end by explaining my views on power, gender, and multiculturalism in
In conclusion, Anderson et al. (2010) discussed the relationship between therapeutic models and the techniques utilized by them. However, the contextual model that they posit in this article is built upon a postmodern philosophy and has numerous flaws. As a result, I reject many of their arguments, at least as they are presented. Despite this, there was some information (albeit modified) from this article that I can incorporate into my own practice as a therapist.
The rapport and friendship built throughout this movie is vital to the success of the therapy exhibited here. This is a great example of Gestalt therapeutic approach and helps to identify most of the techniques incorporated. The techniques and ways of gently confronting but pushing a client all the way through are very beneficial to each viewer of this film.
In 2012, Sommers-Flanagan and Sommers-Flanagan discussed how theorists Fritz Perls was a controversial and yet charismatic individual who developed the Gestalt theoretical modality. The Gestalt theory integrates an array of historical and intellectual modalities which consists of the psychoanalysis, existential philosophy, and field theory of a person's psychopathology to reference a few (194). According to Sommers-Flanagan and Sommers-Flanagan (2012), the Gestalt theoretical orientation embodies Fritz Perls personality and historical development rather than supported by empirical evidence and peer-reviewed sources, which can create inconsistencies and limitations in the psychopathology of an individual seeking professional counseling (194).
My theoretical approach to family therapy is very integrative as I believe families cannot be described nor treated from a single-school approach. I view humans through a humanistic and existential lens but am more technically structural and solution-based. With this integrative approach, I believe I will be the most effective in helping families grow and reach their goals.
Gestalt therapy is existential, phenomenological, and process-based approach created on the premise that individuals must be understood in the context of their ongoing relationship with the environment. Awareness, choice and responsibility are the cornerstone of practice (Corey, 2013).
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy has its foundations in two distinctive therapeutic theories, Cognitive Therapy and Behavioural Therapy. Cognitive Therapy (CT) believes that thoughts, feelings and behaviour are connected. CT states and an individual with help; can identify an issue that is causing a behavioural or an emotional response and correcting that thinking to achieve a desired outcome. Behavioural Therapy believes that individual’s behaviour is due to conditioning during the early years of life and as such can be altered with conscious awareness. Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy is a combination of both of these theories and is based on an individual’s own history of thought an...
Psychotherapy has been Around for many years and has a major role in our world today. It has grown over the years and now there are known many hundreds of different theories about. Clients that use therapy are for different reasons as to cope with a change of life experience or a disorder or for personal development. Integrative psychotherapy has been around for over one hundred years but has really only come into the forefront of therapy since the late 1970’s. “Research has indicated that psycho¬therapy is moving toward an integrated approach to therapy” (Norcross, 2005b). The therapy is a mixture of all theories that are tailored by the therapist professional experience to work with the client in a positive way. This assignment will look at the factors needed to enable the therapist to carry out successful therapy. It will highlight and explain what the five principles of integrative therapy are. Also, with the common factors and how they are important and across all therapies. Also,
This integrative approach focuses mainly on four approaches: psychoanalytic, Adlerian, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and the postmodern approaches. The main focus is on CBT and how psychoanalytic, Adlerian and the postmodern approaches build on this integrative approach. In this integrative approach, the problem at hand is a client dealing with depression. I chose CBT as the main approach because the cognitive thought pattern is an important key for a client and CBT can branch out to other approaches, without interfering with the key concepts.
Gestalt and TA concept have been widely recognized for their role in psychotherapy. In this context, they provide the therapist with a framework which can be used to help their patients overcome mental problems and issues. As result, personal growth and development is likely to be attained. Their significance is illuminated by the fact that both of them encourage the patient’s ‘here and now’ awareness, which is fundamental in personal development (Brenner 2000).