.....therapy can exist within a framework that is similar to individual therapy, but deviates to fulfill specific objectives. These objectives often consist of helping couples open lines of communication and promote feelings of intimacy. The first step of this framework can be understanding family of origin. This usually means understanding the root of the problem, typically stemming from childhood experiences. The next step are personal problems. People can have a myriad of character defects of personal pathologies that can impede the progress of therapy. Then there is the couple system where the search for the pattern or root problem of the couple is made. This is followed by understanding the unconscious purpose, poor boundaries, hidden wishes, and fears, hidden shame, power imbalance, and finally psychoeducation. This research proposal aims to provide an outline of what framework exists for effective couple's therapy so a social worker would be able to make the appropriate recommendations for therapy.There are three common types of couple's therapy available. The first is Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT). EFT is research supported and driven, allowing recognition of unhealthy relationship behaviors. Such behaviors may lead to attachment injuries and it is important to recognize the kind of patterns couples exhibit to properly refer them for therapy (Fitzgerald, 2017).
The second common type of couple therapy is the Gottman Method. This method offers insight into dysfunctional behaviors through two continuums: boundaries and self-esteem (Fitzgerald, 2017). Childhood experiences can mold how a person meets his or her needs and such mechanisms can lead to dysfunctional behaviors, especially within the couple context. Social work typically uses the person-in-environment (PIE) theory to understand the person and the personal behavior in light of environmental settings in which that individual acts and lives (Hutchinson, 2014). By using the PIE theory in conjunction with the Gottman Method, the social worker may be able to provide a deeper level of assessment that can lead to breakthroughs for the couple.
Relational Life Therapy (RLT) is a framework developed by Terry Real and is driven mainly via emotional experience. RLT focuses on the development of insight into existing, dysfunctional behaviors and thought patterns, replacing them with relationally-effective ones (Fitzgerald, 2017). RLT allows for enhanced communication for couples...
Social Justice Social Work Value/Social Justice- For centuries, philosophers have puzzled the human condition. Since humans have lived together there have been queries about how and why humans acts the way they do, not just individually, but how they form partnerships, groups and are able to cooperate enough for survival and the future possibilities for society. In particular. As technology continues to increase, so do the complexities of societal integration, and
Social workers try to help people make the most of their environment, their relationships, and any struggles they might have with money or family. A lot of social workers deal with people who face life-threatening circumstances, such as criminal activity or substance abuse. Other issues that social workers try to tackle are inadequate housing, unemployment, illness, disability, or difficulties around childbirth (Social Work Professions: Summary of the Social Worker
Social Work: Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Effective in Treating Addictions The topic I selected was the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy in the treatment of addicted patients. Given the intractability of the problem of addiction, it seemed like a relevant and pertinent topic. In my study the independent variable would be remission from drug and alcohol abuse and the dependent variable would be cognitive-behavioral therapy vs. other forms of addiction. To research my
Social Work Scenario One; Mr. K M.K Elements My Life is a train Wreck I can't sleep at night I can't do my work I think my boss is getting tired of my mistakes I also forgotten to pay my some of my bills Creditors are calling the time The Chief Reason: My Life is a train Wreck Rationale- Thinking Mr. K, I have heard about your story and I regret what you and your wife had to experience. I do
Social Service Settings SAOQ Analysis The Social Service Delivery System Social work is fast growing from democratic and humanitarian ideals while the values are based on respect for worth, dignity, and equality for all. In chapter four, social work practice is shown to have focused on developing human potential and addressing human needs. Social justice and human rights serve as justification and motivation for social work activities. The aspect of staffing has
Micro and Macro Practice | Background of Social Work The profession of social work sparked off as an effort to aid the impoverished, needy and marginalized classes of a swiftly evolving social order. This aim is still pursued to this day, though possibly with a few sporadic departures from the initial direction and spirit. In America, social work mostly resulted from the very industrial revolution which gave rise to an industrial society
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