Therapy Course Works Samples For Students

A person with a persistent sense of despair and hopelessness is an indicating sign of major depression, which may also be referred to as clinical depression. I would inform my cousin of the disturbing symptoms brought about by major depression which may include having some difficulty in doing any kind of work, sleeping, studying, spending time with friends and other activities. Other symptoms include fatigue, feeling of guilt, indecisiveness, excessive sleeping or insomnia among others. I will also tell my cousin about the chances of suicide, homicide, or increased illness if the diseases is left untreated.

Treatment of clinical ...

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 ...

Article 1 Attachment Theory and Adult Relationships

A-Compare and contrast this research to prior studies as described in the article. That is, according to the researchers, what makes this study unique?

Unlike other studies, this research involved testing series of theoretical predictors connecting attachments working models and their effectiveness. Specific types of caregiving of dating partners display at a stressful conflict resolution time were given a priority (Simpson et al., 2007). Upon admission, each partner had to complete an adult interview attachment after which they were video-taped during the process of their problem solving. The authors’ coordination and arrangement of every event that led to the broader ...

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)?

ASD is a disorder with a wide range of symptoms, levels of impairment, skills, and disability that affects children. These symptoms vary among children: they can be severe or mild. ASD individuals have persistent insufficiency in social communication, as well as, social interaction in various contexts. These individuals have repetitive or restricted patterns of activities, behavior or interests. In addition, these symptoms are present by the age of two.

Where has Asperger's gone (in the DMS-V)?The latest version of DMS-V has eliminated the symptoms of Asperger's syndrome; these symptoms now fall under ASD. How do you deal with difficult ...

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), which at times is simply termed as a solution focused therapy refers to a form of therapy that is not only goal directed, but also collaborative; this is orchestrated by analyzing the response of clients to a set of precisely designed questions (Bannink, 2007). This therapy explores the history and etiology of clients’ problems and seeks to understand what these clients intend to achieve. Therapists who use this approach concentrate on the present and the future. The past is only examined to understand the origin of the client’s problem.

However, therapists who use this approach are shifting ...

Introduction

The social problem in this case will be drug addicts. There are various types of drugs that can be abused such as alcohol, tobacco, heroin, cocaine, marijuana, etc. Such drugs create dependence syndrome on the user if it is used for long periods of time. Therefore, they are meant to be avoided, and young children taught to avoid them and influences that may cause them to take drugs. The drugs alter the body and the mind and the individual starts behaving in an unusual manner. The person usually stops doing all the things that they found joy in as ...

According to Slagter and Georgopoulou (2013), “attentional blink refers to impairment in detecting the second of two target stimuli presented in close succession in a rapid system of distracters”. People will have problems in identifying the second stimuli when it comes after the first stimuli within 200-500ms (Slagter and Georgopoulou, 2013). Different reasons have been provided for this condition such as the brain having inadequate capacity to process information in the working memory (Slagter and Georgopoulou, 2013). Additionally, the authors note, “attentional blink has been attributed with the dysfunctional gating of information to working memory rather than 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 ...

Pet therapy refers to guided dealings between a trained animal and an individual in which the animal trainer is also involved. Animals are used in treatment in hospitals, elder living amenities and educational settings. Pet therapy offers individuals an opportunity to improve their life through human-animal relations. This ideology developed from the conviction in the supernatural spirits and influences of animals. It first appeared in the assemblages of hunters and gatherers people and the initial report of pet therapy took off in the late 18th century at the York Retreat in Britain headed by William Tuke. It is a developing field ...

The new drug for hepatitis C treatment comprises a combination of both Ledipasvir and sofosbuvir which are both novel direct-acting antiviral agents.1These agents possess great potency against the hepatitis C virus.2The high cost of the new hepatitis C can be justified with several reasons. Both Ledipasvir and sofosbuvir may be administered as single tablets which may have or lack ribavirin and are to be taken once per day for a duration of 8, 12, or even 24 weeks.3 A justification for the high price of up to $1000 per pill, and $84,000 for a therapeutic duration of 12 weeks with sofosbuvir ...

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 ...

Focus Activity 2

Job listings in the health sector

Health care Assistant: The professions in this position work in both the hospitals as well as the community setting. Their role is usually very diverse depending on the health sector’s settings. This people are at times known as the nursing auxiliaries. They work with both the nurses as well as the midwives. Their duties include but not limited to serving food to patients and aid in feeding them when necessary, monitor various patients’ conditions such as temperatures and heart rates, and enhancing the comfort of the patient. The healthcare assistants work for a ...

Psychologist claim that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is due to distress in human maladaptive thinking (Gillian, 2008). CBT focus on thoughts and feelings of a patient and does not rely on past information. Therapist that administer CBT emphasize on supervision in their ethical practice to ensure good relationship with the client. The therapist has to use power to assist the patient. The CBT model permits the objectivity of the therapist in the fulfillment of the client needs. This model allows the therapist to act in the best interest of the client (Gillian, 2008). The CBT model permits the therapist to ...

Marginalization, which is also known as social exclusion, refers to present day forms of social disadvantage or designation to the edge of society. Consequently, the affected communities and individuals cannot participate fully in social, economic and political life of their current society. This marginalization creates some form identity in the minds of the affected community or individuals that hamper their psychological and consequently entire wellbeing. On a positive note, narrative therapy can be employed to change the identity and wellbeing of the affected individuals positively. Aboriginals are an example of a marginalized community.

Narrative therapy holds that broader relations of power, ...

Brief therapy is a collection of various psychotherapeutic approaches and has two unique characteristics. First, it concentrates on a specific problem. Secondly, it involves direct intervention. In line with this, the therapist acts proactively in association with the client in the quest to treat both subjective and clinical conditions faster. Brief therapy champions the utilization of natural resources, concentration on observation and creation of multiple perspectives. Furthermore, instead of analyzing the historical underpinnings of the distress, brief therapy seeks to assist the client to conceptualize the present from a broader context, as well as additional functional understandings. When clients embrace such new ...

Alice is a school counselor in her early 30s who has a severe drinking problem, which leads often to the neglect of her children. She also has a strained relationship with her husband, an airline pilot who is often not home. Alice is constantly aggravated and stressed, often stemming from her husband’s controlling, co-dependent behavior which she wishes to push away from. According to reality therapy, there is no specific mental disorder that leads to these problems; these human anxieties are all part of the human condition. Alice’s motivation for her behaviors may stem from the four basic needs for ...

During the course of the job shadow, observe the professional in action and conduct an interview.

Accumulate such information as:
- Interviewee’s name, job title, name of employer

Interviewee’s name: Paisley Hardman.

- Job responsibilities: The DPT evaluates, treats multiple and neurologic conditions, and supervises supportive personnel in an outpatient setting.

- Job requirements, i.e., education, training, qualifications

The following are three major requirements for a physical therapist. First, for one to become doctor of physical therapy, they need a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a credible physical therapist program. The total length of professional physical therapist is ...

Introduction

Complementary therapies work alongside other treatment method. They are alternative ways of providing emotional, physical and spiritual support; this improves the quality of life and reduces the side effects of medical treatment (Cancer Council, 1). They are sources of relief and comfort for patients undergoing palliative care.

- Meditation and relaxation
Relaxation involves engaging in stress-relieving and enjoyable activities. It involves a series of muscle-loosening exercises. Through slow and deep breathing, a person releases muscle tension. Mediation, on the other hand, is a practice focusing on quietening of the mind and breathing techniques. It focuses on the sitting posture, breathing and ...

The feeling of commiseration is entrenched in ancient philosophies and it is translated into the Christian fate through the potential for sensing compassion for other human beings (Elgie, 2007). This sensation is part of a nurse daily activity and Elgie (2007) explains how it was actually the compassion feeling that determined him to pursue a career as a nurse male, giving people hope, faith and most of all, bringing joy on their lives for finding their or their loved ones’ healing, just like Jesus Christ generated the happiness and gratitude of the individuals with various illnesses, out of kind-heartedness, and out of ...

Aryuvedic Medicine

Ayurvedic medicine is a type of Alternative medicine that is used in the place of conventional medicine. According to NCCAM, Ayurvedic practices can be traced back to 5000 years ago in India (Snyder, 2007). Ayurvedic therapy uses dietary concepts, herbal compounds and aspect of spirituality in treatment.

Ayurvedic medicine is widely accepted and promoted in the Eastern wholesome health beliefs. For example, the Indian government together with many other oriental health institutes supports research and education on Ayurvedic medicine.
The Sanskrit, a classical Indian text defines Aryuveda as the science composed of “eight components” (Snyder, 2007). These components can ...

Selected chapters of the course book deal with a current topic on counseling. A good counseling usually starts with a relationship building between a counselor and a client. It comprises the battle for structure and the battle for initiative, respectively. An important aspect is a win-win situation for both parties. Perhaps the most crucial aspect to secure once established relationship with a client is counselor’s empathy. Psychologists often choose a specific model, called the SOLER model, as part of therapy. For the best results, a therapist strives to work as closely as possible with a client. First, their work begins with defining goals and an agenda. Then, ...

Nausea and vomiting can indicate the presence of gastrointestinal disorders (GI), metabolic disorders, neurological issues, or adverse reactions to drugs or substance abuse (Arcangelo & Peterson, 2013). Although the exact medical history of HL is unknown, based on the drugs used in the patient’s treatment, it is possible to assume that the patient suffers from hypertension, chest pain, breathing disorders, ulcerative colitis, or hormonal imbalances (Cerner Multum [CM], 2012; CM 2013a; CM 2013b).

Because diarrhea occurs simultaneously with vomiting and nausea, my diagnosis would be viral gastroenteritis, which should resolve spontaneously within five days (Arcangelo & Peterson, 2013). ...

It is always a frustrating experience when my computer screen freezes, it takes too long to start up or it takes too long to open programs and perform simple tasks. The main causes are a fragmented hard disk, running heavy programs with little ram, too many temporary files and a full hard disk.
It is always important to defragment the computer’s hard disk if one wants to optimize computer speeds. This is because a fragmented hard disk takes a lot of time to find data and thus reduces my computer’s speed.

Today there are many programs and games that I want ...

Heritage of health and healing in a faith based community

Health is important in the community. However, with the rising cost in medical care, individuals are more likely to avoid seeking any medical care. Faith-based organizations are significant in addressing these issues by conducting several health programs, which cover areas such as health education, screening, and management of health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer prevention and awareness, mental health dare, nutritional guidance, smoking cessation and weight loss (DeHaven, Hunter, and Berry, 2004). Such programs benefit the community greatly. Healing in a faith-based community seeks to embrace the values and cultural heritage of the community. The nurse while ...

Effective Business Practices for Psychotherapy Business

The main objective of the psychotherapy business is to provide high quality psychological help or services to the patients and thereby, generate profits for the organization. In order to achieve this prime objective, it is important to design an operational model through the best practice evidence and then implement that model by recruiting and training the qualified staff. The psychotherapy business would require a completely integrated program of psychological training, supervision, consultation and interventions. The business would also provide the services for older adults and dementia in accordance to the varying demographics and domestic strategy for dementia. The resources should ...

Question 1

The drug that would be recommendable for the treatment of acute otitis media in a patient with penicillin allergy would be trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) (Sadé,1986). This combination will be necessary to offer empirical coverage for ntHi.

Question 2

Goldenseal is a natural antibiotic that can be used as an alternative remedy to reduce inflammation and remove infections. It is herbal remedy that is commonly used by the Native Americans. However this herbal remedy comes with side effects such as brain damage if they are administered to the newborns (Friedman, Barassi, 2001). Therefore, it is highly advised to avoid administering the drug to ...

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition characterized by stiffness, non-restorative sleep, chronic fatigue, and widespread musculoskeletal pain. The pain is persistent when the tender points are palpated, but unlike myofascial pain, the patients do not complain about burning pain localized in specific sites (LeBlond, Brown, & DeGowin, 2009). FM is diagnosed by palpating 18 standardized tender points, which are bilaterally distributed on the anterior and posterior sides, and the diagnosis is concluded if the patient experiences pain in at least 11 points (Arcangelo & Peterson, 2013). Although the exact cause of FM is unknown, many healthcare providers and researchers consider it a ...

1) What is the pharmacodynamics effect of angiotensin-converting enzymes inhibitors (ACEI'S and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB'S) in reference to the cardiovascular system? 

The pharmacodynamics effect of angiotensin-converting enzymes inhibitors (ACEI'S) and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB'S) in reference to the cardiovascular system is based on its overall function of inhibiting the function of angiotensin II and aldosterone hormone production (Woo & Wynne 12). These drugs are purposely used to control high blood pressure, and they tend to act on the renin angiotensin aldosterone system to lower blood pressure. The mechanism of action ARBs is quite different from ACE inhibitors which act by inhibiting the formation of angiotensin II, which increases blood pressure by stimulating smooth muscles and water retention ...

Patient AO is currently treated with atenolol 12.5 mg daily with doxazosin (8 mg daily), hydralazine (10 mg qid), sertraline (25 mg daily), and simvastatin (80 mg daily) for hypertension and hyperlipidemia. The patient also has a medical history of obesity and has gained 9 pounds recently. According to Arcangelo and Peterson (2013), age is a significant factor in determining treatment for hypertension and hyperlipidemia. In adult patients, adverse events will be unlikely. However, decreased hepatic and renal functions in elderly patients may influence drug therapy recommendations.

It is recommended that the treatment starts with diuretics and beta blockers if possible ...

1. Explain the types of mistakes and the types of misrepresentation which can give rise to a court being required to interpret a contract. What remedies are appropriate to each type?

In the law of contracts, mistake refers to the belief in a set of facts or fact that is erroneous and, therefore, not available. Mistake often arises in relation to the conditions and terms of the contract. One or both of the parties to the contract may rely on a fact or set of facts as forming the conditions or terms of the contract. In circumstances where it is later obtained that the set of facts was erroneous, they are held as mistakes in contract. There are two broad categories of mistakes depending on the parties involved. In cases in which ...

Question One: Types of Mistakes and the Types of Misrepresentation

A mistake in contract law forms the basis of invalidating and rescinding a contract. It can be defined as a faulty action, belief or term in agreement when the contracting parties are drafting or engaging in the contract. There are two different types of mistake that have been identified in common law, which form the basis of argument requiring interpretation of the contract from the court. These mistakes include the unilateral mistake and the mutual mistake, which is also referred to as common mistake. Establishing that there was a mistake in the contract makes the court render the contact as void ab ...

Discussion question 1

The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is a uniform act meant to synchronize commercial laws across the United States. The importance of this harmonization is the interstate nature of many business transactions. Without such harmonization, not only would business be hampered but also resolution of disputes arising from commercial transactions with interstate effect would be very difficult. This code is a model law and states are allowed the latitude to alter it to fit their local circumstances. It is imperative to note that the code only applies to movable property only.

The Code defines goods as all movable property when a security interest ...

Gene therapy is a way of curing or slowing down the action of diseases caused by genetic disorders (gene mutation) using Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA). Unlike traditional drug therapy, the procedure of gene therapy involves injecting a functional DNA to replace a gene that has been mutated. Some diseases however are caused by the failure of not just one but multiple DNA. Two major types of gene therapy are used; somatic gene therapy and germ-line gene therapy. For somatic gene therapy, the genetic material that is transferred to the body of a patient in the course of the therapy is not transferrable to future ...

The musical Next to Normal is a family drama that presents the story and life of a wife and mother named Diana Goodman who struggles with a mental disorder. Her mental disorder is in the form of bipolar disorder that can be traced back 16 years. Diana’s husband is very supportive and tries to ensure that his wife in line as well as ensuring that his family stayed together. However, keeping his wife in line is greatly affected when she decides to stop taking the medicine that the doctor has prescribed for her. This leads her to fall deeper into her ...

Test-Taking Behaviors (Validity)

The observation suggests a slight attempt to impress the other person however easy and continuous conversation. She seems to have very deviant social, political, or religious convictions however is moody, restless and opportunistic. It is visible that she is being defensive and unwilling to acknowledge psychological distress. Vrin and Trin in combination with other scores indicate that the responses may be mostly false and may not be psychopathologic.
Clinical Presentation:She reports concern about bodily functioning and seems to be immature, stubborn, and selfish. Feel blue, unhappy, and dysphonic, and due to the frequent psychological changes, is not good at ...

Accuray Company concentrates its efforts in providing premier radiations oncology which basically manufactures and sells tailored innovative treatment solutions that ensure high standard care mainly for cancer patients. The corporate is the leading adopter of modern technology- Tomotherapy and Cyberknife system which in a broad way assist in delivering stereotactic body radiation therapy, radiosurgery, image-guided radiation therapy, intensity modulated therapy, and adaptive therapy. Looking the organization on a business perspective, it hasn’t been doing well, and there has been dire need for the company to adopt new change to realize maximum profit and growth. The intent of this paper is ...

The course on art therapy, Reiki and spirituality as alternative ways of keeping good health has a lot of impacts on human lifestyles. Spirituality is basically participation in religion such as attending synagogue, churches and mosques. It could also be through undertaking practices such as meditation, yoga and reflection. Spirituality is an important aspect of keeping good health. People believe that their faith in religion can help maintain good health. For instance, Christians would pray for good health and have faith that they will be healthy. Spirituality in form of yoga and meditation also help the human body relax hence; ...

1942, Selman Maksman coined the word antibiotics. They are substances that are produced by microorganisms. They either slow down the growth of other bacteria or kill them right away. Examples include the beta-lactam antibiotics which consist of the penicilins. Others include the Carbapenems, the cephalosporins, the aminoglycosides, quinolones, sulfonamides and the oxazolidinones. Also, they could be classified as either bacteriostatic agents that slow down or inhibit the growth of bacteria or bactericidal agents which kill bacteria. Their discovery and use in medical science is of immense magnitude. They equally reduce the rate of mortality and morbidity of patients infected ...

The Case Scenario

Recent clinical evidence-based guidelines suggest that a “watch and see” approach may be best in the management of pediatric acute otitis media. In this case scenario,
a team of nurses in the outpatient clinic are considering whether they should use this approach to manage AOM in the children they see. They plan to evaluate clinical studies before making their final decision. The nurses are also aware of the possibility of parental concerns concerning a change in treatment protocols. The studies are analyzed in this paper.

Cautionary use of Antibiotics in Acute Otitis Media

Acute otitis media (AOM) is the most common pediatric bacterial infection in the U.S. and ...

In breach of a real estate contract, the law provides several ways through which the aggrieved party can seek retribution. These avenues include money damages, specific performance, and recession. It is also essential to note that the aggrieved party can also use the liquidated damages. However, in all the scenarios mentioned above, it is the duty of the aggrieved party to prove that the defendant breached the contract by failing to perform their obligations as indicated in the contract.

Money Damages

Scholars state that this remedy is based on the assumption that, in regard to money, the plaintiff has to be placed ...

The twenty first century has brought several challenges to the medical field. Today, the world suffers several terminal diseases that have attracted the idea of applying other approaches to these conditions. These new methods of treatment tend to deviate from conventional medicine. All these methods have been grouped into a broad category commonly referred to as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). The American government recognizes the existence of these methods and has developed the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). This paper reviews all the tenets associated with complementary medicine

Definition of Concepts

The term alternative medicine is defined by NCCAM ...

Abstract

Grey areas in ethics inevitably occur for therapists during the course of treating many different patients. The advent of new technology poses situations for therapists that offer challenges to issues of informed consent and confidentiality. The American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct can provide guidance to therapists in dealing with the grey areas in ethics.

Informed Consent and Confidentiality:

A patient of Dr. Walker, Tami, is in treatment for substance abuse as well as other problems. She is going away with her family on vacation for a month, and asks Dr. Walker if she can continue her therapy ...

Abstract

Factor V Leiden is a genetic mutation that confers resistance to the action of activated protein C and thus predisposes to venous thromboembolism. It’s inherited as an autosomal dominant trait and is prevalent amongst Caucasians with a carrier rate of 4%. Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are the most common clinical manifestations of FVL related VTE although it can also affect other sites. Genetic testing for FVL is used for diagnostic as well as predictive purposes. Diagnosis of FVL is based on protein assays and

DNA analysis technology. Familial genetic testing for FVL is generally not recommended except in ...

Scenario

You are a men’s worker at a Family Support Service where you support dads in their parenting role. Mike has been referred to your service by the Child and Family Health Nurse. Mike is 20 years old and has the full time care of a 6mth old baby. Mikes ex partner Sara has supervised contact with their baby on the weekends, due to drug and alcohol issues. Sara’s weekend contact is supervised by her mum. Mike is very isolated in his role as a dad, and is struggling to come to terms with the responsibilities of being a single dad. He has ...

REMEDIES OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION

Human beings are entitled to several rights for instance right to life. Human rights violation refers to the abuse of those rights that those human beings are entitled to. The abuse of human rights can be done anyone or even government forces that might carry out programs of torture. These acts of human rights violation can bring about conflicts between people who have been tortured and the government forces

Human rights violations are many and they occur in very many ways, for instance the violation of the right to life. Everyone is liberated to this right but it is ...

HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

Hormone replacement therapy is a female medication containing estrogen and synthetic progesterone that replaces hormones that are no longer after menopause. Common symptoms that are likely to occur in menopause include; moods swings, hot rashes, lack of sexual desire, sleep problems and vaginal problems such as dryness and itching. These drugs can be taken in form of tablets or cream. Hormone therapy has a benefit of preventing heart diseases, colorectal cancer, osteoporosis and stroke for those women who take it for a short-period of time (Mayo, 2011). For those women who undergo menopause naturally, it’s important to prescribe estrogen together with ...

Introduction

Prostate cancer is emerging as one of the most common issues and despite the various treatment options available, the expectation of this to increase is much more in the coming time hence it is very important to research and find out more about this problem. In this paper we will do an evidence based research to find out the “diagnosis and treatment strategy of prostate cancer and to compare the different approaches developed in the current medical facilities”.

Chinese Community Health Resource Center (2008). After Diagnosis Prostate Cancer, Bejing

The above resource provides an introduction to cancer, its branches and a lot of information on the occurrence and detection of the ...

Normal simply means average, whereby people who behave normally are those who act in an average typical way. From a statistical point of view normal behavior is that which is expected from the majority of the people. Therefore abnormal behavior refer to any behavior which is not typical. Abnormal also is the clear sense of deviating from the normal or differing from the typical in a well defined behavioral characteristics assigned to one when with dysfunction or rare condition.

Psychological disorder: Unipolar depression

There are two types or kinds of unipolar depressions namely Major depression disorders and Dysthmic disorder. People infected with Major depression disorders ...

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 ...

Introduction

Increased social problems have led to many cases that need to be addressed by psychologists. For instance, in schools there are increased cases of students’ violence that have caused riots and other social problems in schools. Cases of sexual abuse have also drastically increased in modern society. Cases of rape are reported on a daily basis in the media just as reflection of moral corruption in the society. All these social problems are causing dilemmas among psychologists who are supposed to help in solving these problems. This paper will therefore analyze some of these dilemmas among the psychologists.

Sexually abused child

In dealing ...

Nutrition therapy

Nutrition therapy is the therapeutic method, which offers an individualized food diet plus nutritional supplementation, according to the bio-chemical individuality of the patients, and the disease that they are suffering from to treat and/ or improve the wellness of the patient. Nutrition therapy is used for treatment of a wide range of diseases, as the general wellness of any living organism is in direct relation to its own proper nutritional needs. In advance, in science of nutrition therapy, the nutritionist, by knowing the positive and negative effects of the diets, different aspects of the disease, and general situation of the ...

Abstract

The following questions will be answered in accordance with the perspective of Hutchison (2013):

1. Define each of the dimensions and give examples of Manisha’s journey for each dimension. 2. How does knowledge of these terms contribute to culturally sensitive social work practice? 3. Cite examples of how you think these theories would help with assessment and intervention in your practice with client. Provide a rational for your answer. 4. Which theoretical perspective would you evaluate as meeting the most criteria for judging social theory? Provide a rationale. 5. In a short answer list and explain the three factors associated ...

Introduction

The aim of this paper is to present a comprehensive report on a case study conducted on an individual who is displaying symptoms of hypertension. The paper explicitly explores as a chronic disease and some of the aspects that will be touched on include its epidemiology, Pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, treatment plan, drug analysis and follow up care.

Hypertension, also commonly referred to as high blood pressure is a body condition in which blood vessels, specifically the arteries high and persistent pressure. This high pressure makes it hard for the heart to pump blood to all the other parts of the body. Hypertension inadvertently ...

Recommendation for Treatment

The client currently exhibits serious drug abuse symptoms, especially because of the needle tracks on his left arm. The client, however, denies having injected himself with a drug. He tends to under-estimate the impact of chemical abuse on his body, and I recommend that he receives counseling to help him deal with the situation rather than live in denial. This is because drug abuse can cause death if not addressed early. The client admits to having used other drugs such as cannabis sativa, cocaine, alcohol, and methamphetamines. These drugs are harmful to the body. The client also admits to having ...

I believe that a person is born into a context; race, sex, family, country. The interplay between personal traits and external circumstances makes a person the way they are. The same person born to a different family or a different culture would suffer from different kinds of hardship or distress.

Optimal Functioning

In my eyes, optimal mental health does not necessarily mean happiness at all times; optimal mental health, in my view, is flexibility and the ability to look at one's thoughts and feelings, examine their viability and how they may be affected by factors such as thought patterns, bias and faulty perceptions.

Mental Health Problems

I believe ...

Man throughout the ages has been involved in various activities in order to satisfy many wants that surround his life. These activities in some instances do not go well resulting in too much thinking. The deep thinking leads to stress which over time can lead to distress. Due to the distress, many people turn into abusing of drugs such as marijuana and alcohol, which end up damaging their brains. With intervention of medical experts, victims of drug abuse have been treated and put under medical programs to help them heal their brains. However, in some cases these patients find ...

Response 1

In response 1, the student does try to explain how the author of the article approaches counseling. He is keen to note that the author somewhat adopts a holistic approach which incorporates a little bit of everything. However, Dr. Thomas does not necessarily adopt a holistic approach. Rather, he tends to employ different approaches in different settings. He observes “the approaches I employ include psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, Jungian and other humanistic approaches” (Thomas, 2008). The author does acknowledge that not a single approach can work for everyone but rather approaches should be tailor-made to suit the different people. The response fails to ...

Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that aids people to address dysfunctional or unhealthy thinking habits, feelings and behaviors. CBT has been known to be effective in the treatment of psychological and psychiatric disorders. These psychological and psychiatric disorders may range from problems such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorders, eating disorders to even drug misuse. According to Simone (2013), Cognitive behavioral therapy is well-suited to address the varied and often longstanding problems of patients with psychological disorders such as Personality Disorders for several reasons. Unlike other forms of psychotherapy, CBT only deals with the current issues ...

According to the Mayo Clinic (2012), depression is also known as “major depression, major depressive disorder, and clinical depression, and it will affect almost 15 percent of the population at some time in their lives (Turnquist, in Payne, 2011).” It is more than just a sense of being “down;” it is a real, persistent disorder that affects your mood in such a way (i.e. sadness or loss of interest in former activities) that it interferes with your daily life. It is a chronic condition, and it can last for weeks, months, or even years. People who suffer from it ...