Several forms of therapy exist to treat those suffering from major depressive disorder. Freud’s model of Psychodynamic treatment seeks to help clients identify and work through whatever past events of subconscious feelings may be causing their dejected symptoms. This form of therapy however has not proven to be the most effective because of the potential clients who may be reluctant to relive past experiences or who simply don’t have the patience to wait for results (Comer,2014, p.185). Behavioral therapists work with their clients much like a parent-child relationship, where they encourage clients to engage in activities they enjoy while ignoring their negative behaviors and rewarding the positive. As is the case with children, such therapy …show more content…
The first issue would be whatever is causing the depression on the first place. If it is a biochemical or genetic issue, than that cannot likely be treated until the symptoms begin. For those who experience depression as a result of a past event or loss of a loved one, than setting up counseling immediately or even simply continually confiding in a close friend, surrounding oneself with loved ones, and continuing to participate in gratifying activities may prevent one from falling into depression. It is nearly impossible to avoid many stressors such as work, finances, and unfortunate events because all of these things are generally out of one’s control. Though not all depression can be avoided, knowing that most cases of depression in adulthood are related to childhood or adolescent incidents, it is possible to set up preventative measures for children. According to Van Horn (2002), “In summary, we can promote attachment, encourage parenting that promotes optimistic cognition, advocate for exercise, provide support for those who have experienced loss, and provide education to our community on healthy ways of coping with transitions and adversity. We can support other agencies that provide preschool experiences to low income children, home visitation programs, and training to childcare providers. It is especially important that we help children in the stressful transitions of life including parental separation, divorce, remarriage, illness, death of a loved one, entering day care, placement outside of the home, and having a mentally ill parent” (p.129). Equipping individuals to properly deal with the stresses and trials of life while they are still young will aid tremendously in preventing depression throughout
Psychotherapy integration is best explained as an attempt to look beyond and across the dimensions of a single therapy approach, to examine what one can learn from other perspectives, and how one’s client’s can benefit from various ways of administering therapy (Corey, 2013). Research has shown that a variety of treatments are equally effective when administered by therapist who believe in them and client’s that accept them (Corey, 2013). Therefore, one of the best aspects of utilizing an integrative approach is that, in most cases, if a therapist understands how and when to incorporate therapeutic interventions, they usually can’t go wrong. While integrating different approaches can be beneficial for the client, it is also important for the
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The theory our learning team is studying is the psychodynamic approach or what is sometimes called psychoanalytic approach. The main contributors to Psychodynamic approaches was the founder Sigmund Freud (1859-1939), Anna Freud (1895-1982) gave significant contribution to the psychodynamics of adolescence and Erik Erickson (1902-1994) called the “new” Freud but with an emphasis on ego (conscious) forces, termed as psychosocial theory (Craig & Dunn, p 11-13). Psychodynamics is the explanation or interpretation (as of behavior or mental states) in terms of mental or emotional forces or processes (www.merriam-webster.com)
Depression is a state characterized by a sad mood and loss of interest in one’s usual activities with feelings of hopelessness, suicidal thoughts, psychomotor agitation or retardation and trouble concentrating. (Nolen-Hoeksema, & Rector, 2011, p.297) Depression is a common major health problem that significantly affects the patient as well as generating extensive costs for the society. (Johansson, Nyblom, Carlbring, Cuijpers & Andersson, 2013) Thus, it is really important that this illness can get treated with the right therapies to minimize the negative impacts on the individual’s quality of life. Psychodynamic treatments are developed from Sigmund Freud’s theory of psychoanalysis which formulates t...
This paper will examine the complicated roles a counselor has related to the use of prescribed medication in treating mental health issues. The first section will explore the boundaries and ethical implications for a counselor surrounding the recommendation and prescription of psychotropic medication. The next section will include the counselor’s role in client education about medication. The third section will relate to the details of client referral when medication is warranted.
Do you know what an albino is? Do you know what luck medicine is? In the book, Golden Boy by Tara Sullivan tells the story of a young thirteen-year-old, named Habo, who has always been different. His eyes are light, his hair yellow, and he has really white skin. The kind of skin that burns easily in the sun and that makes the kids at his school call him ghost boy and refuse to play with him. His family betrays and dislikes him for being an albino. (also known as zeruzeru-which literary means zero-zero) With their farm failing in a small Tanzanian village, they take refuge in Mwanza, a fishing town. However, they kill albinos in Mwanza. Their body parts are thought to be lucky,
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a method of correcting invalid thought patterns to a more positive view of the person and their place in their world. Some people do not believe that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a real treatment for depression, claiming it is a form of positive thinking ("The Daily Mail," 2009). On the opposite end of the spectrum, others argue that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy should be used in all therapies for depression as it allows the patient to take an active role in their treatment. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the benefit of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a viable treatment of depression, either as a stand-alone therapy or in conjunction with other therapies.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is among the most extensively tested psychotherapies for depression. Many studies have confirmed the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as a treatment for depression. This paper will provide background information about the intervention, address the target population, and describe program structure and key components. It will also provide examples of program implementation, challenges/barriers to implementing the practice, address how the practice supports recovery from a serious mental illness standpoint and provide a summary. Although there are several types of therapy available to treat depression and other mood disorders, CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) has been one of the most widely used. It is thought to be very effective in treating depression in adolescents and adults. CBT is targeted to quickly resolve maladaptive thoughts and behaviors without inquiring greatly into why those thoughts and behaviors occur as opposed to other forms of psychotherapy.
What will be the goals of counseling and what intervention strategies are used to accomplish those goals?
Psychodynamic therapy, focuses on unconscious mind and how past experiences, inner thoughts, fears, and emotions The main goal of psychodynamic therapy is for clients to be self-aware of the past and how it effects who they are in the present. This type of therapy focuses on the underlying problems and emotions that influenced the client’s behavior. (Psych Central, 2016)
Depression can have a great impact on someone’s life. Imagine trying to balance these symptoms while in school, work, or being a mother or father. Although while suffering from this disorder there are solutions out there
Shelder (2010) describes seven distinguished features of Psychodynamic approach compared to other available therapy forms in his review: focus of effect in relation to client’s express of emotions; understanding resistance in terms of avoidance of important topics and/ or distracting behaviors in therapy sessions; exploring client’s patterns in terms of behaviors, reasoning, emotions, experiences, and connections to others; bringing in the client’s past; examining relational factors and dealings; highlighting the importance of therapy, and bringing in dreams, wishes, or fantasies for exploration.
Reality Therapy Introduction William Glasser, who “published his first book, Mental Health or Mental Illness?” was the foundation of “Reality Therapy” in 1961.” (Corey, 1977/1991) “Dr. Glasser began his work in an adolescent girl’s juvenile facility.” (Mary Lahey, 2013 PowerPoint Presentation) This was in total opposition to a popular theory of the times by Sigmund Freud. Freud’s Psychoanalysis theory states that each individual is unique, that there are factors outside of a person's awareness (unconscious thoughts, feelings, and experiences) which influence his or her thoughts and actions, that the past shapes the present, that human beings are always engaged in the process of development throughout their lives.
ID, ego and superego. He said you were born with ID which was in your
Reality therapy is a practical therapeutic method developed by Dr. William Glasser, which focuses on here and now rather the past, problem-solving rather than the issue at hand, and making better choices with specific goals established. Reality therapy is a time-limited, no-nonsense approach that Glasser developed and taught as a method of counseling which is based on choice theory, which states: “all we do is behave, almost all behavior is chosen, and we are driven by five basic needs” (William Glasser Institute, 2010).