A Case Study: Maguire And Behavioral Therapy

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to ensure that he and Will have a relationship based on respect and responsibility. He would be responsibility in guiding and teaching Will steps to overcome his struggles and it would be Will’s responsibility to come to each session and apply what he has learned to his situation; however, the primary goal of Adlerian therapy is to help clients change their inaccurate assumptions about others and the world.
Behavior therapy “focuses on directly observing behavior, learning experiences that promote change, tailoring treatments to clients, and rigorous assessment and evaluation” (Gerald, Corey, 2013, p. 227). If Maguire was a behavioral therapist, he would record Will’s conservations about how he feels towards others and consider Will’s experience …show more content…

This could be done in a variety of ways, such as complimenting the other individual or the willingness to getting to know them a bit more. Will might not desire to do this at first due to fear, but it could be beneficial to him in finding a solution to his problems. This training is a way to modify his negative behavior and help decrease his anger and outbursts. One major and distinct feature of Behavioral therapy is self-monitoring. It is Will’s responsibility to monitor his behavior and to tell Maguire how he is doing during every session. Ideally, Maguire and Will would continue to work out a program in order for Will to change in his overall attitude and behavior towards …show more content…

For example, if someone is obese or has a major health issue he or she may feel like an outcast to others. Although he or she can change their diet and physical activity, majority of people cannot change the way their body is shaped due to genetics. Some people are skinny, while others are curvy. Many girls struggle with body image and feel as if they are not good enough and have to be extremely skinny to be accepted. Media, music, and culture also play a huge role in behavior. For example, when listening to a love song after a break up, it can be hard for the individual to move on. Different ethnicities may also have different values and beliefs based on what they were raised with and how they raise their

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