There are many different psychotherapy options in modern society today. I shall be focusing on the primary forms of psychotherapy‚ such as cognitive‚ humanistic and behavioural. I shall then identify the focus of each approach as well as the areas of agreement and difference. Cognitive-behavioural therapists hold that beliefs play the central role in our behaviours and feelings. These therapies share three core assumptions such as; (1) cognitions are identifiable as well as measureable. (2) cognitions
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The purpose of this paper is to inform the reader of the theory of Cognitive Therapy for Depression. In doing so‚ I will discuss the evidence that supports the use of cognitive therapy for depression‚ the advantages and the disadvantages. The usage of cognitive therapy with children for depression and ending with the assumptions associated with the theory. Cognitive Therapy for Depression Cognitive Therapy (CT) is a form of psychotherapy that was developed by the
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The theory being utilized in this case approach is Behavioral Theory. According to Corey‚ the basic assumptions are that behavior therapy is “based on the scientific method” and sets replicable goals that are agreed on by both client and counselor. Behavior is defined as anything that is “operationally defined”‚ which includes actions‚ “cognitions‚ images‚ beliefs‚ and emotions”. This theory deals primarily with the present prevailing issues. There is importance placed on examining the client and
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Marriage and Family Counseling‚ I have started to notice a pattern of thoughts beginning to form in terms of the theories that I am drawn to. Although‚ I am in the development stage of my theoretical orientation‚ at this point I am leaving towards Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)‚ Emotional Behavior Theory (EBT) the theory of Self-Actualization‚ and the Gottman theory. I imagine as I continue to develop as a Marriage and Family counselor‚ additional theories may be added or replaced. I am intensely drawn
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Assumptions and Definition Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) addresses dysfunctional emotions‚ maladaptive behaviors‚ and cognitive processes. This is an effective treatment for patients who are dealing with anxiety and depression. CBT refers to a group of psychotherapies that incorporate techniques from cognitive therapy and behavior therapy. Albert Ellis and Aaron Beck are the two psychologists who came up with therapies. Beck developed the cognitive therapy (CT) that focuses on changing the
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Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a system of therapy originally developed by Marsha M. Linehan‚ a psychology researcher at the University of Washington‚ to treat persons with borderline personality disorder (BPD) .[1][2] DBT combines standard cognitive-behavioral techniques for emotion regulation and reality-testing with concepts of distress tolerance‚ acceptance‚ and mindful awareness largely derived from Buddhist meditative practice. DBT may be the first therapy that has been experimentally demonstrated
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effects of cognitive rehabilitation in various cognitive domains ranging from memory‚ attention‚ executive functions to even functional ability as well. One sub-section also highlighted studies which suggested that cognitive rehabilitation has no adverse side-effects‚ and may have equal to or greater cognitive benefit than current pharmacological treatment‚ and can be combined with other interventions for enhanced benefit. Importantly‚ improvements in cognitive function due to cognitive rehabilitation
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Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: An Effective treatment modality for children and Adolescents who have experienced traumatic incidents * What is TF-CBT and What is it Best Suited for: Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) was developed by psychologists J.A. Cohen and‚ Mannarino‚ Knudset and Sharon. TF-CBT has been developed for those who have experienced psychological trauma‚ often on a great scale of magnitude. It is important to define trauma; “There are
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Cognitive dissonance is described as the psychological discomfort experienced when there is an inconsistency between our own behaviours and our attitudes (Festinger‚ 1957). This unpleasantness‚ Festinger argues will motivate people to reduce this dissonance and to try and achieve consonance (consistency). People‚ according to Festinger (1957) when faced with cognitive dissonance will often change their attitudes towards an issue or situation rather than their behaviour. Stone‚ Wiegand‚ Cooper and
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for the workplace issue mentioned earlier is Cognitive Therapy (CT). Cognitive Therapy is based on the fact that thoughts and perceptions impact a person’s feelings and behaviour. It looks at ways to reassess negative thoughts‚ allowing individuals to learn more flexible and positive ways of thinking. It aims to change the way a person thinks about stressful situations and their ability to cope with stress‚ thus influencing the client’s behaviour. Cognitive distortions‚ or exaggerated and irrational
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