Psychotherapy Essay Examples

Psychoanalysis is a comprehensive theory about human nature, motivation, behavior, development and experience. And it is a method of treatment for psychological problems and difficulties in living a successful life. As a general theory of individual human behavior and experience, psychoanalytic ideas enrich and are enriched by the study of the biological and social sciences, […]

Dahmer deserved the death penalty Jeffery Dahmer can be arguably the most notorious serial killer, cannibal in history. He targeted men and boys. Dahmer‘s life of crime began with drinking and sex offending. His murders were exceptionally disgusting, often involving dismemberment, torture, cannibalism, rape, and necrophilia. He was convicted with a life sentence I prison […]

Group dynamics is the study of groups, and also a general term for group processes. Relevant to the fields of psychology, sociology, and communication studies, a group is two or more individuals who are connected to each other by social relationships. [1] Because they interact and influence each other, groups develop a number of dynamic […]

My Beliefs, Values, and Clinical Gestalt with Individual and System’s Paper The Human Services field requires education, a thorough evaluation of your values and beliefs, and ongoing reevaluation of your own issues and personal growth. It also requires honesty, dignity, ethics, and a willingness to help others. One of the most important requirements of being […]

The Mysterious Banana Included in many literary works are objects, which may seem meaningless, contributing to the theme of the work. In Samuel Beckett’s “Krapp’s Last Tape”, a dramatic work which falls into the category of Theatre of the Absurd, the banana is a discreet object which eludes to the meaning behind why Krapp chose […]

On Filipino Psychopathology Psychopathology is said to be the deviation of an individual’s behavior as compared to the norms of the society. It is classified into two—neurosis and psychosis. In a third world country like ours, it is a fact that poor people outnumber the rich ones, that’s why most Filipinos are prone to having […]

For Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, our personality is rooted in the dynamics of our unconscious; all the ideas, thoughts, and feelings of which we are normally unaware. Freud identified sexual and aggressive instincts as the primary unconscious drives that determine human behavior. According to Freud, personality is made of three structures: the id, […]

Dr. Joseph Wolpe, born in 1917, he was a South African Psychiatrist, and during wartime he worked in a military psychiatric hospital. There he observed soldiers who mentally suffered from what they went through and observed while in war, better known today as post-traumatic stress syndrome. Dr. Wolpe decided to dedicate his work at the […]

Laurence Spurling illustrates in great detail principles and elements that encompass psychodynamic counselling. The relationship between therapist and client is paramount to the counselling process and is a defining feature in psychodynamic theory. The therapeutic dialogue between client and counsellor is vital for this therapeutic process. Through adopting an attitude of mutuality the counsellor aims […]

Cluster C personality disorder in the DSM-IV. Cluster C personality disorder is described as anxious or fearful. Females are more likely than males to have a Cluster C personality disorder (Joseph Rey, 1996). Childhood illness or separation anxiety disorder of childhood may be a premorbid condition to DPD. Some experts believe that events occurring in […]

Abstract 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 […]

Dissociative Disorders 1. What are Dissociative Disorders? a. Conditions that involve disruptions or breakdowns of memory, awareness, identity and/or perception. b. People with dissociative disorders chronically escape their reality in involuntary, unhealthy ways ranging from suppressing memories to assuming alternate identities. 2. The three types of Dissociative Disorders a. Dissociative Amnesia b. Dissociative Identity Disorder […]

Social Psychology “From the outside looking in, You can’t understand it. From the inside looking out, You can’t explain it. ” (Schaefer, 2004: xxviii) “ Life without Ed: How one woman Declared Independence from Her Eating Disorder and How you can too,” shows the courage of a young woman who finally leaves behind her biggest […]

The social learning theory, psychoanalytic theory, and the psychosocial theory are developmental theories. These theories are helpful for parents to understand the growth of a child through their stages of development. In so many circumstances parents don’t have the slightest clue as to why a child behaves irrationally, Some children have behavioral attitudes that are […]

The Cognitive, Emotional, and Relational Characteristics of Master Therapists: A Journal Summary Jennings, L. , & Skovholt, T. M. (1999). The cognitive, emotional, and relational characteristics of master therapists. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 46(1), 3-11. In a qualitative research study, Jennings and Skovholt sought to determine what characteristics, if any, comprise a master therapist. The […]

Introduction to Counselling I am delighted to begin my path towards future mastery of counselling skills. I have already developed a strong background in mediation and psychology with numerous accreditations to my name. In undertaking my studies in counselling skills I seek to expand my repertoire of knowledge and understanding in the broad psychosocial arena, […]

Book Analysis Research Paper “Speak” By Laurie Halse Anderson Teenage Depression Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson, is a story written in the first person about a young girl named Melinda Sordino. The title of the book, Speak, is ironically based on the fact that Melinda chooses not to speak. The book is written in the […]

Counseling assignment March 16, 2007. Counseling Assignment Biography of Client The client is a 44-year-old Caucasian female, from a rural Southern Ontario background. The client is well educated and has worked as a teacher in the Elementary school system. At present, she is employed as a tutor for the adult learning center. The client identifies […]

Most of these customers are not dropping by after work; they are coming from nightclubs or bowling alleys. A trip to Denny prolongs the party. Adding to the party scene, Dyne’s has coaxed several rock bands to help it concoct late-night snacks. One band dreamed up Bacon Cheeseburger Fries (fries topped with beef, cheese, bacon, […]

Concentration is dedicated to the forces governing the competition and he agencies designed to oversee the facilities. Goals and strategies of the competitive forces and positioning approaches are addressed as well. Overview of Organization Carver Community Center is a multi-service human services and Mental Health agency located in the City of Schenectady, New York. The […]

Cognitive therapy methods I have used the dialogue to change the client’s thinking which resulted in a change of behavior and feelings, I have found when I have directed questions in a discovery way such as; how does this relate to what you told me earlier or do you see any connection ,unlike ‘self-directed’ (as […]

The patient was attending treatment sessions in order to obtain full range of motion in the wrist and get back to normal ways of living. The activities elected for rehabilitation were isometric strengthening with therapy and a wooden suck. The first exercise was chosen to help build strength by applying pressure onto an object, which […]