Essays on Family Therapy

Types of postmodern therapy 4

Benefits of postmodern therapy 5 3. Family therapy 5

Techniques 7

4. Conclusion 7 5. Reference 9

Introduction

Therapy is very important because it helps people cope with some of the psychological and emotional problems that prevents them from living life fully. These problems come from a wide range of issues that occur in everyday life. There are many issues that therapy concentrates on during the sessions. This is because it addresses people’s problems through making them understand their issues. Hence, the therapist helps the patient to formulate alternative solutions for their problems. Most of the problems addressed in therapy are ...

The philosophical basis for the humanistic approach was phenomenology. According to this philosophical perspective, subjective perceptions, feelings, cognitions, experience are more important than objective facts. For example, two people can see the same movie but every person will have a unique subjective perception of this movie. Therefore, humanistic psychologists also believed that every person`s experience is unique and that an individual`s psychology cannot be studied by objective, scientific method such as tests. Also, because of phenomenological ideas humanists believe that one of the main tasks of a therapy is to explore the subjective experiences of a client ( ...

Introduction

The film that I selected for this paper is Bend It like Beckham and I will describe the family that it focuses on. Furthermore, I will provide a detailed assessment of the family’s culture and ethnic traits as well as how they influence various aspects of their life. Finally, the family’s development levels are also discussed extensively. In line with Friedman, Bowden and Jones’s (2003) thoughts, this paper takes the standpoint that exploring and understanding the various dynamics of a family is critical if an optimal nursing intervention is to be devised.

Description of Movie Family

The film is a ...

Informed consent for interview

I am a student at St. Leo University and for the assignment for the course Psychology, in which I am enrolled in, I am required to interview a professional marriage counselor about his/her work. As such, I am requesting your permission to conduct an interview with you. This interview will contain questions about your position, the responsibilities you have, and the clients you work with and the kinds of interventions you provide in your work setting. I will use this information to help me better understand the nature of the work in your agency, the roles of a professional ...

Introduction

Child abuse and maltreatment is a broad term that refers to different types of abuses that children may experience in their environment. Abuses and maltreatment may come in the form of neglect, exposure to violence, physical abuse, sexual abuse and emotional abuse. Children are the most vulnerable segment of society when it comes to abuse and neglect. Being unable to protect and care for themselves, some children are subjected to abuses and maltreatment, most often, by family members themselves. The perpetrators of abuse and maltreatment of children may also vary. Aside from parents and siblings, children can also be ...

Marital Satisfaction and Work-Family Conflict

The purpose of this paper is to present a proposal for a study on the topic of marital satisfaction and work-family balance. The paper presents the proposal under the subsections objective, subjects for the study, ethical considerations, measurement, data collection methods, and data analysis. 1. Objective The concept of work-family balance refers to the assessment of the whether or not family and work resources are sufficient to satisfy both work and family demands (Voydanoff, 2005). Family and work are central social institutions in an individual’s life and both absorb considerable amounts of an individual’s time. Balancing the ...

Introduction

The current paper critically evaluates the research study conducted by Zenobia Chan and Joyce Ma (2003). The purpose of the paper is to attempt to develop an understanding of qualitative assessment provided in the selected journal article by critiquing and appraising the research. Chan and Ma (2003) explored the patient’s subjective experience of anorexia nervosa and assessed that how people with anorexia nervosa exhibit certain expressions of annoyance, apprehension, and nervousness. The study of Chen and Ma proves that anorexia nervosa is an affecting disorder in a human being that is characterized by an obsessive desire to lose ...

Introduction

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is an excellent example of physiotherapy. Even though it has been applied in various contexts including family issues, the model was specifically designed to cure depression and other related illnesses (Spiegler, Guevremont & Spiegler, 2013). It has not been clear as to who came up with the model, however, the idea was conceived by stoic philosophers, as for that reason, the model is significantly attributed to stoicism. Notably, Epictetus and Aaron T. Becks are thought to be the original developers of the model. Currently, family therapy is the most popular and relevant form of cognitive behavior ...

Abstract

Notably, interracial couples and their families have faced various challenges including rejection and being stereotyped. These challenges have resulted in increased trauma and developmental delays among interracial people. The most common misperception about interracial couples is that one partner is black while the other one is white. The rate at which interracial marriages are growing in the US has increased steadily. Considering that the United States legalized interracial marriages, a high growth rate in interracial marriage is a significant move. The demand for interracial counseling is expected to rise as the number of multicultural couples increase. Education of counselors ...

Abstract:

Mental illnesses altogether place a significant burden of disorder on young people. They induce adequate negative outcomes short- and long-term in several domains. Many youths with mental illnesses such as Bipolar disorder and Schizophrenia fall into the clutches of the criminal justice system (CJS) due to their risky behavior. This leads to a problematic quality of life. The main objective of the paper is to highlight about the mental illnesses in youth and the criminal justice system. A web search was conducted and quality articles were retrieved. It was observed that mentally ill youth encounter trouble with regard to ...

Abstract

Domestic violence is a worldwide issue. In 1993, the United Nations General Assembly created a declaration to help eliminate violence against women. Since then, ample research has been conducted on both the effects and individuals who conduct domestic violence. Over the years, researchers have discovered that certain personality traits that become apparent in childhood are also apparent in perpetrators of domestic violence. These studies suggest that children and adolescents who display these personality traits should be placed in early intervention treatment in order to limit the likelihood of domestic violence abuse during adulthood. The following discusses five different personality ...

Introduction

Marriage proves to be a complex and dynamic institution. The involvement of two people and their decision to live together entails not only the love the couple share but also their individual differences and preferences. Living together with anyone under any circumstances whether marriage, cohabiting, cost sharing with friends in a college room among other life situations that require people to live under the same roof and room evokes difficulties in one way or the other. The individuals living together are prone to fall into disagreements that are at time exaggerated and even violent. When it comes to marriage, ...

SOLUTION-FOCUSED AND STRUCTURAL APPROACHES

Introduction of the Paper Family therapy belongs to one of the most comprehensive fields of knowledge, as professional therapist is to be aware of thousands of nuances of human life in order to manage every situation, which is possible to arise. As every human is individual, then every family is unique, hence, there is no universal approach to problem family. It is obvious, theoretical doctrine has accumulated general principles, which have been used for generations. Simultaneously, each family case is extremely sophisticated, with hundreds of hidden influences, secrets and weird aspects, which transform it into exceptional incident that demands ...

This essay will discuss the concept of interpersonal relationships and the strengths and weaknesses of Narrative Therapy within professional and family relationship environments. The client is the expert on her/his life and the therapist focusses on the person and not the problem, conducting therapeutic conversations that externalize the problem. This is the concept of Narrative Therapy (Goldenberg & Goldenberg, 2004, pp. 343-344). Narrative Therapy views problems as separate from people and assumes that people have many skills, competencies, beliefs, values and abilities that change their relationship with the problems in their lives (Freedman & Combs, 2000, pp. 400-404). For example, were ...

Introduction

Counseling can help people resolve issues in their lives in various ways. However, not all therapies or techniques of counseling will work for every individual. Therefore, it is essential for counselors to understand client needs in order to determine what technique will result in the most effective outcomes. Individual counseling and group counseling are the most popular and commonly used counseling techniques (Jacobs, Masson, Harvill & Schimmel, 2012). Individual counseling is a one-on-one therapy session in which a personalized approach is utilized in guiding and treating an individual. On the other hand, group counseling happens when a counselor works with ...

ABSTRACT

The juvenile crime rate has made a significant increase in America as children as young as eight years old are committing violent crimes. The juvenile justice system was first created to keep children out of adult prisons and to rehabilitate the children so that they will become productive non-criminal adults. This system has not been effective. Children are impacted by many factors when faced with decisions in today’s society. They are not as developed and lack the reasoning capability like adults. Thus, new approaches to juvenile justice must be instilled throughout the country in order to prevent more ...

Healthy families, promote the wellbeing of their family members through the provision of emotional support and companionship, positive relationships with the family members, economic security, the psychological and physical health of the family members. Imbalances in the family dynamics lead to the family problems witnessed in the present day. Imbalanced family dynamics cause problems such a child development, addiction and violent tendencies; it also leads to personality disorders among children and adults (Dayton, 2016). Children draw from the synchrony and wellbeing of their parents, positive energy projected within a family gives rise to high immunity and mental health of ...

Behaviors of Adolescent Sex Offenders

Adolescent sex offenders can be classified based on categories of offenders, type of their victims and the manner of their offenses. Valid empirical typologies should show distinct profiles of juvenile sex offenders, and the characteristic of their offenses that reflect the underlying psychological problems or disorders. This is very crucial because this information can be used to evaluate the unique needs of each group relevant to clinical intervention and assessment of recidivism. Recent research has primarily subdivided the juvenile sexual offenders based on the age of their victims, history of delinquency, their personality.

Subtypes Based on Victims Age

Research shows that male adolescent sexual ...

PERSONAL AWARENESS AND PREPAREDNESS FOR SOCIAL WORK

PERSONAL AWARENESS AND PREPAREDNESS FOR SOCIAL WORK

Part 1

In the beginning, I have always regarded that being a social worker is similar to providing public service to people who may be in need of advice that is related to the social, emotional and life situation between a client and a social worker. The social workers are expected to have longer patience and being able to understand the issues inside the home, school and community for they are tasked to provide both direct and indirect services to students and families. Most people define a social worker is one who provides services ...

Research on psychotherapy denotes that there is a great degree of influence that therapeutic relationship has upon the outcome of counselling, although the mechanism that is used in the relationship that eventually brings in the change is unidentified. The desire to comprehend the way in which psychotherapy could help people change has been an inspiring aspect for researches and practitioners in the field of counselling psychology for several decades now. This inspiration has resulted in the accumulation of vast amount of literature, both theoretical as well as empirical, with respect to the various mechanisms that facilitate change in the ...

The meaning of brief varies among therapists, but there is one common aspect: it is a blanket term that incorporates a variety of psychotherapies. Some therapists focus on the current patient observable behavioral interaction, and aim to change the going system (Molnar & Shazer, 1987). This approach was engineered in response to situational limitations, as well as, patient needs (Molnar & Shazer, 1987). In practice, brief therapy has short versions of conventional and family therapies. The underpinnings of conventional and family therapies are employed but are brief. This approach is exceptionally useful if the desired therapy is unavailable or beyond the reach of ...

Elements of Strategic Family Therapy

Milton Erickson Haley (1967, 1973) developed the Strategic Family Therapy model. This model uses several approaches for solving client’s problems. Each client’s problem is dealt with by developing a solution to fit the particular issue that is to be resolved. Haley’s goal is to help each family member or each person to get past his or problem and to advance to the next stage of his life independently. In order to deal with a problem Haley focuses on ‘defining the present problem at hand in such a way that it can be solved’. The approach ...

Influence on Behavioral Family Therapy- B.F Skinner's

Techniques used in Behavioral Therapy - Keeping of records - Implosion - Desensitization - Extinction - On task - Premack principle - Modeling

Basic Behavioral Concepts

- Learning Theory

Behavior modification

- Situations where its applicable - Use of Reinforcements

Contributions of Behavioral Therapy

- Benefit - Limitations Key areas that behavioral scientists take an interest in because of Skinner’s influence include the way people act, what people learn and their outcome of their behavior. Behavioral scientists follow certain steps when conducting therapy to a family under stress.

Steps involved in Behavioral Therapy

The first stage involves preliminary assessment and description of the ...

Systemic therapy, according to McDaniel (1992), seeks to address issues affecting groups of people in relationships, but not individuals. It deals with the interactional dynamics and patterns of groups. The roots of systemic therapy are anchored in family therapy. Family therapy as Bowlby (1949) argues, helps to resolve the tension that may exist among different members of the family.

As such, total family structure is prioritized. Just like family therapy, systemic therapy helps people to live together and at the same time reduce tensions that could be driving them apart. This therapy does not perceive problems analytically but, practically. ...

This paper discusses the strengths of family therapy and why I would use it in practice.

Family therapy, according to Broderick and Schrader (1991), refers to a branch of psychotherapy that primarily works with couples in intimate relationships and families in a bid to nurture change and development.

This therapy is anchored on family relationships, which is regarded as the foundation of psychological health. Family therapy views change as systems of interaction among members of the same family. Proponents of this therapy posit that irrespective of the origin of the problem, whether it is a familial or individual issue, clients benefit when their families are involved in seeking solutions. As such, family of the clients is actively involved ...

Introduction

Marriage counseling is indeed an important function which enables the couples to identify the root causes of problems existing in the marriage. Couples often experience challenges in their marriage at some point in time and may, therefore, decide to seek professional assistance. The existing problems in the marriage are usually caused by a number of factors including disorders and also the socio-cultural differences existing between the individuals (Dattilio, 1998). Conversely, the therapists need to examine the issues critically in order to guide the couple effectively, thus assisting them come up with viable solutions (Dattilio, 1998). The paper provides information on ...

Eating disorder denotes an illness that results to several disturbances in an individual, and it would be described as serious mental illnesses. Many nutritionists and doctors believe that it was not a diet gone too far or a lifestyle choice. The condition happens either when one eats a lot of food or subtle amounts of the food. The habit of eating a lot or less amount of food might start as a habit, which grows slowly and then turns to be a great problem. One of the things that might signal the eating disorder was a concern about the body weight or even severe distress. Some ...

Abstract

There is a strong mutual relationship between substance abuse and psychology. This study has found that the problem of substance abuse is caused by psychological contexts in which an individual undergoes and, therefore, psychological interventions are necessary as ways to control it. In the study too, it has been found that substance abuse has accounted to many mental and other psychological problems to addicts. The research has reviewed literatures from various sources: online psychological periodicals, research articles, white papers, books and experts views from psychologists. In this regard, it has defined substance abuse and discussed ways in which psychology is related ...

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CAREERS IN HUMAN SERVICES

In the “Helping those in need: Human service workers” the Occupational Outlook Quarterly (2011) defines Human Services as the provision of “a variety of services aimed at improving clients’ lives” (23). Consequently, Human Services encompass different approaches depending on the nature of a particular problem and the services required in solving said problem. Evidently, it is impossible to cover all the careers that qualify and fit the characteristics of human services. However, it is plausible to look at a particular problem from different fields that could in turn be made up of a variety of professionals all of whom qualify as ...

For example Elizabeth L. Angeli, Department of Psychology, State University.

This research was supported in part by a grant from the Sample Grant Program. Angeli, Department of English, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 55555 Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Major Depressive Disorder is marked by recursive episodes of low feelings in mood, shallow mindedness and persistent felling deep chasm in oneself. This can be accompanied by low self-esteem and loss of interest in pleasurable activities such as listening to music, playing games, watching movies, etc. The subject continuously displays a sad attitude and lack of interest in life. ...

Introduction

Family is the most basic and fundamental unit of the society. The strength of the family units determines the overall welfare of the society. Social progress and the stability of the family units are inextricably intertwined. The health of the family determines the general welfare of the society. Rules and regulations have been promulgated in different jurisdictions to protect the family from unqualified medical practice. In relation to this, mental health practice for a long time had been encroached by quacks and untrained medical practitioners. For the last twenty give years, therapy has been confined to individual and family therapy ...

Assignment 1: CHCAOD408B and CHCAOD411A

Assignment 1: CHCAOD408B and CHCAOD411A 1. What are you required to discuss with a client prior to an assessment? Although the exact sequence for preparing a client for an assessment might vary across different organisations, the personal/organisational introduction should always be the first step because it allows us to engage in small talk, establish rapport, and it makes the client feel comfortable. However, in addition to establishing rapport, this phase of the meeting also serves for the purpose of observing the client’s reactions and behaviours. Examples of presenting behaviours in clients with a history of alcohol or other drug ( ...

Introduction

It has been documented by many researches that various forms of adversity are at the heart of many mental illnesses. Indeed, even the term mental health recasts a social problem as a psychological and medical one. And, as would be expected, people addressing multiple forms of adversity, poverty and disability and social exclusion adversity, for instance, are likely than others to seek, or be sent to mental health services. While violence is the most common experience for people with severe and long-term mental illnesses, it is far the only adversity at issue. This can be addressed through open dialogue. Open dialogue ...

Introduction

Eating disorders are largely encountered during teenage and young adulthood even though they sometimes appear in childhood or later in adult life. The diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders is a challenge aggravated by the affected individuals aversive tendency to seek treatment. (Becker et al., 1999) (Steiner & Lock, 1998). Eating disorders are veritable medical illnesses and tend to be frequently overlooked in the face of other coexisting diseases like Anxiety, Depression and substance abuse syndrome. The revisions incorporated in the fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) envisage better classification and characterization of this group ...

Carter and McGoldrick

Abstract Family bonds are the most important things in the life of human beings. These bonds have a power to build as well as destroy the proper shaping of the personality of children, especially of adolescents. Thus, in the assignment, we would discuss about the Todds, a family that had difficulties in becoming strong as a family and how they dealt with the difficulties. Also, some tips of communication for parents is discussed.

Keywords : Family, adolescents, personality, tips of communication.

The structure and type of a family varies from culture to culture. A family has both inclusive as well as exclusive elements. Keeping this in mind, the U.S. Bureau of ...

Oppositional Defiant Disorder is currently listed as a diagnosis for children or adolescents, with set symptom lists and diagnostic models for clinicians. However, this disease has undergone a wide array of changes to symptomology, diagnostic criteria, etiology, treatment, and theory. From the emergence of the disease in 1968 as a subtopic, through a specific diagnostic code and classification of its own, the evolution of this once-ignored disease has been rapid yet undertaken with a great deal of conscientious effort by those who develop the manuals and standards the entire mental health community follows. Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a diagnosis of a mental health disease, ...

Strengths

Experiential Family Therapy is a therapy that encourages patients to address subconscious issues through actions, and role playing. Experiential Family Therapy has its strengths and weaknesses. One of the strengths of this therapy is that, it focuses on the present and patients are able to express their emotions on what is happening to them presently. The client will have time to share everything about his/her life experiences one on one without any fears. As a result, it helps the client in the healing process because, he/she is able to express their feelings freely and come out of the problem. Therefore, in ...

Jarrett Family Identifying Information

The Jarrett family is the main group of characters in the film “Ordinary People” (Schwary & Redford, 1980). The Jarrett family genogram is presented in Chart 1. Jordan “Buck” Jarrett is the oldest son, but he appears only during flashbacks and memories because the film takes place after his death. The main protagonist of the story is Conrad Jarrett, who was released from the hospital after a failed suicide attempt and exhibits symptoms of depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Chart 1. Jarrett family geneogram.

Presenting Problem

Communication barriers are the most pressing issue for the Jarrett family. It is likely that ...

In the study by Geddes, et al., (2010), the researchers investigated monotherapy with either Lithium Carbonate of Valproate Semisodium and combination therapy with both, for Bipolar I. Their goal was to discover if combination therapy was more effective for relapse prevention than either drug alone. This is because while each medication is effective with some people, there are high rates of relapse with each when used alone. The quantitative design used was cox regression analysis to determine if relapse rated differed based on whether individuals were taking either Lithium or Valproate alone or both together. Relapse was defined as a ...

Place

Part 1 Man is a social being. His behaviour and actions have an impact on the society in which he lives. The behaviour of an individual should thus be in coherence with the accepted norms of the society. Every individual behaves in a particular manner based on his mental development and his perception of the environment in which he lives. Accordingly, the cognitive development of every individual is unique. This cognition in turn influences his various skills that govern his interaction with the society. Psychology plays a pivotal role in determining how a person thinks, behaves and what triggers this behaviour. Psychology ...

Introduction

There are different forms of psychotherapies, but none of them is as unique as brief therapy. The definition and application of this therapy vary markedly between scholars and therapists alike. Despite the varied definitions, one thing is clear; it is a blanket term that takes into account different psychotherapies. Traditionally, brief therapists focus on the present client observable behavioral interaction with the objective of changing the current state of affairs (Molnar & Shazer, 1987). This approach emerged in response to both situational limitations and patient needs (Molnar & Shazer, 1987). The application of brief therapy takes into account momentary versions of ...

Introduction

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by behavioral symptoms such as inattentiveness, impulsiveness and hyperactivity. The exact reason for ADHD remains unknown. However, research indicates that ADHD runs through families, which means that the condition is inherited from one’s parents (Brown, 2005). Other cases are thought to be caused by an individual’s environment, although the environment plays a minor role compared to genetics. In the United States, American Psychiatric Association approximates that 5 % of children have ADHD (Brown, 2005). The percentage of children diagnosed with ADHD continues to increase, with statistics indicating that this percentage ...

When used in behavioral psychology, the term reinforcement means a consequence which strengthens an organism’s behavior in future whenever the specific behavior is preceded by an antecedent stimulus. This can be observed as an increase in the frequency of the behavior or also as an increase in the duration in which the behavior is exhibited by the organism. Punishment on the other hand is used in psychology to mean the imposition, authoritatively, of something that is unpleasant or undesirable upon an individual or even upon a group of people as a protest against the behavior that has been exhibited which is ...

Introduction

Mother to Mother Initiative is a community based women empowerment organization that will target poor single mothers and other vulnerable women. The organizational activities will be run and coordinated by professional women willing to volunteer their time to help their vulnerable counterparts. The concept of Mother to Mother is based on the reality that only a woman who is a mother can understand the length to which another mother can go to, to provide for her children. It is therefore easier for a woman empathize with poor, abused, disabled, unemployed or depressed women who are still struggling to fend for their families. ...

Arguably one among the rarest disorders, pyromania is complicated, both in diagnosis and treatment. Categorized under the impulsive control disorders, pyromania is complicated by the fact that it has quite a number of common characteristics with such ICDs as compulsive gambling, kleptomania, trichotillomania and a few others. The name pyromania is derived from two Greek words, pyr (meaning fire) and mania (meaning madness). While this disorder was the latest to join the list of known ICDs, it has for a long time been associated with social insanity. Before the disorder was scientifically identified, people considered all fires to be arson. Pyromania is ...

Introduction

Anorexia nervosa is psychological disorder in which a person has an abnormal eating behaviour, so that the person can lose weight. The word anorexia nervosa was first used in 1873, by one of Queen Victoria’s physician known as Sir William Gull. There are two types of anorexia which are the restricting type and binge-purge type. According to the medical term, this disorder is said to be lack of appetite (Kaye, 2009, p.450). The people who are suffering from it have fear of gaining weight. This prompts them to do whatever it takes to lose weight. Anorexia is mostly experienced ...

Also referred to as the maniac depressive illness, the bipolar disorder is arguably the most controversial diagnosis. Webb (2006) argues that the controversial nature of bipolar disorder is mostly experienced when the patient is a child aged below 10 years. This, according to Faedda and Austin (2006) is because the condition is associated with symptoms that are so much similar to such other conditions as the Attention Deficiency Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Due to the overlapping nature of the symptoms, there is likelihood that physicians will misdiagnose the condition. What makes the condition even more controversial, according to Faedda and Austin ( ...

Introduction

Domestic violence is becoming so popular in the United States. There have been numerous reported cases that indicate the domestic violence where women are the ones who are most affected. The national statistics reflects how wide-spread the issue of domestic violence is and the fact that only a few women are spared from it. Domestic violence is turning to be a social menace that has jeopardized social interactions and community development. In the practice setting, physicians and psychiatrists have always been the center of help in instances of domestic violence. The physicians have a great role to play where they interview ...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Common Risk Factors A common risk factor associated with PTSD is gender. Females are more likely to suffer PTSD. According to Bhattacharya, Cross and Bhugra (2010), the rates of PTSD in women are twice that of men. Further, girls are more vulnerable to post-trauma reactions (Koltveit, Lange-Nielsen, Thabet, Dyregrov, Pallesen Johnsen, and Laberg, 2012). Stressor of the trauma also is a common risk factor. The exposure and magnitude of the stressor is likely to influence the occurrence of PTSD. Additionally, stressors may trigger PTSD in cases where there are multiple life losses, criminal violence, sexual assault, and graphic scenes ...

In order to have a successful treatment of any health problem, the family unit has a significant role to play in ensuring the full recovery of a patient. Cases that require family attention include cases of substance abuse. It is vital to note that most individuals who suffer from substance abuse have a constant interaction with other family members. This interaction can be either positive or negative. In some cases, constant interaction can aggravate the problem through increased drinking habits. This is because family members have an extremely powerful influence on how other members communicate or behave. Therapists have capitalized on this phenomenon ...

Growth and development is a continuous process that proceeds in a systematic and sequential manner. This process takes place in stages where a child is supposed to overcome the challenges of a given stage before proceeding to the next level. Although most children grow and develop effectively, some are unable to proceed to the next stage as they develop different types of cognitive and childhood disorders, which affect their normal development. Attention-Deficient/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) remains one of the most prevalent and common psychiatric and psychopathological disorders affecting about five percent of school going children worldwide. Approximately 6-12 percent of school going children ...

The concept of cross culture is a psychological philosophy that refers to the scientific study of human mental process and behavior hat is exhibited through the extensive research of human behavior including both their variability and variance in different cultural perspectives. Through the expansive research exploited in various aspects to explore different cultures and behaviors as well as the languages, the meaning of cross culture therefore is vital in the psychological development thus the need to understand the meaning of this idea beyond the psychological context. There has been lots of concern in the field especially in the Northern America ...

This video demonstrates skills drawn from various experiments conducted on clients with stress disorders. Psychotherapy involves a number of appointments licensed by a mental health professional. Psychotherapy’s main strength is it has minimal side effects, and it turns positively to patients that are unresponsive to any medication. Tim felt relieved when he poured out all he wanted to tell his dad if he was alive. Tim felt that his dad was a ‘jerk’ and was not worthy being trusted. Suzie also had a problem because she had been in many relationships, which did not last long. Psychotherapy assisted them to feel comfortable ...

Henrietta Murphy-Jones

Grand Canyon University PCN 531 Family Issues and Addictive Disorders - Abstract The goal of this research paper is to look into the different reasons for HIV and substance abuse and the way that family therapy can help a person in need when it comes to the problems that the former places. It has been shown that family therapy helps solve problems when it comes to the social and psychological wellbeing of a person, two fields that is greatly affected by the contraction of HIV or the addition to an illegal drug. Furthermore, the paper was ...

The youtube video found on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzY-njtfX-U is called “The Legacy of Unresolved Loss: A Family Systems approach” and is features Dr. Monica McGoldrick. Over a series of excerpts from four sessions, the video shows the progress a family makes in a family therapy session. It is an accurate and precise summary of the general routine and course a family systems therapy session take. It is short enough to be digestible and comprehended quickly. The movie is oriented in family therapy that combines multiple techniques and therapeutic strategies. The movie featured a family with a 15-year-old daughter, Cathleen, and a father who had suffered various losses ...

Family therapy can be a good place to start getting the psychological care one needs. Often, the problems caused by a psychological or substance abuse disorder have ripple effects that cause problems for the family unit as a whole, meaning that dealing with them together as a family unit can be of great help not just to the individual with the greatest need for psychological assistance. It can also help other family members feel that their needs and struggles through difficult situations are also being recognized. But there are times when family therapy alone may not be enough. If an individual is ...

Introduction

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder marked by abnormal eating habit developed due to irrational fear of gaining weight, self-inflicted notion of being fat and obsession with thinness. People suffering from anorexia try to reduce weight by excessive dieting or exercise, deliberately misusing laxatives, self-induced vomiting and enemas. This psychological eating disorder is found more in women than men; especially people involved in the profession where significant focus is laid on beauty, figure, and physique are more prone to develop this disturbing eating pattern. Plentiful celebrities are there suffering from anorexia or have died of anorexia. Heidi Guenther was ...

Therapy is an important approach of treating mental and behavioral problems. There are different types of therapy that are common and they are suitable to different people depending of the circumstances. The three important therapies that are addressed in this research are bahavior therapy, family therapy, and psychoanalytic therapy. In psychoanalytic therapy, the psychologists listen to what their patients say about their previous lives. According to the therapy, the early lives of the people and the important events in their childhood help therapists to analyze the possible causes of the problems that the patients may be currently facing. ...

Abstract:

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a personality disorder that may have devastating consequences for the sufferer, their family, friends, work colleagues, and acquaintances. The diagnosis is often feared and greatly misunderstood. This review seeks to understand the nature of the disease and the problems it may cause. This analysis of the literature provides an overview of the diagnostics, epidemiology, course, and treatment of the disease. It discusses the implications of the disease to the patient’s family and their ability to have gainful employment. This paper seeks to aid in the understanding of the disease and treatment modalities available. ...

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a severe anxiety disorder that can develop in anyone after exposure to an event that results in psychological trauma. Although there has been much focus in recent years on PTSD experienced by soldiers returning home from war, the disorder is not limited to that group of people. In fact, PTSD can occur in a variety of situations and to just about anyone, including abused children, sexual assault and rape victims, people who have experienced natural disasters, people who have experienced a car crash, and many other traumatic situations. In order for people with PTSD to receive ...