Psychotic Depression And Self Psychology Paper

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Running Header: PSYCHOTIC DEPRESSION AND SELF PSYCHOLOGY

SOWK 644

Psychotic Depression and Self Psychology

University of Southern California

Mia Ancrum

Professor Creager

Abstract This paper will discuss Psychotic depression and how the Self Psychology theory works to combat symptoms of depression. The reader will be able to identify if Self Psychology works in integrated care systems, as well as the neurobiological impact of Depression. Lastly, the diversity of Self Psychology will be addressed. Overall, the reader should understand different facets of Self Psychology and Depression.

Psychotic Depression

CBT is a compelling combination of?talk therapy?and behavioral therapy. CBT is a psychotherapy?in which patients transform?negative thinking patterns into positive thoughts. The belief is changing one's thoughts will ultimately result in a positive change in their actions and behaviors (Goodtherapy n.d). The CBT styled approach will focus directly on the client?s relationship with their parent the first couple of sessions will be about the earliest memories of interactions with their parent. The practitioner will ask the client how did their relationship with their parents make them feel was it a healthy relationship or would they have liked to make changes to their relationship? During the sessions, the practitioner will relate and or explain self-psychology?s tripolar poles from the information given to them by the client (if they apply). The purpose is to see if the client relates their childhood experiences with their early development as a child and interactions they had with their parents; to why they may have specific negative thoughts that contribute to their depression. Once they can identify the memories that affected them, they can begin to work on self-healing/soothing, by utilizing support groups, try solution-focused brief therapy, or

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