A qualitative approach to the research was definitely indicated above a quantitative approach for several reasons, not the least of which is the type of therapy being employed and the types of outcomes expected. Because narrative therapy techniques are by their very nature deeply personalized and subjective, it is next to impossible to quantify the actions or results that occur in/come out of this therapeutic technique. Also, n order to develop the same comprehensive understanding in a quantitative way the researchers would have needed to control as many variables as possible within the situation, quantifying such things as the position of chairs, the availability/type of snacks, etc. With a qualitative approach, and especially an ethnographic approach, notes can be made on anything that seems to have an impact on the group without prior quantification and control.

Cultural concerns were not really a paramount feature of the research study, given the basic…...

Postmodern Therapy
What Corey describes as "postmodern" therapy is, in reality, largely a series of evolutionary changes. Recalling how evolution works -- in which organisms change form ultimately as an adaptive mechanism -- might be useful here, insofar as many of these "postmodern" approaches seem adaptive in terms of the actual climate of opinion concerning psychotherapy and its medical utility. The chief example that I am thinking of here is "solution-focused brief therapy."

The notion of "solution-focused brief therapy" would have caused Sigmund Freud to spin in his grave, considering Freud devoted an entire book, entitled Analysis Terminable and Interminable, to the question of whether psychotherapy should ideally last forever. However the widespread cultural rejection of the Freudian paradigm is, perhaps, one reason why the notion of long-term Freudian analysis has come to be replaced with the fast food approach. But the chief reason appears to be adaptive: increasingly health care plans…...

A teen might be asked to tell their own story from the point-of-view of other people they know, looking at themselves from other viewpoints. These clients are freed to invent stories and play parts in that serve the purpose of providing a framework of meaning and direction for themselves. The stories are never singled out as "true" or "false," but a recognition that truth is complex and no one story can encompass all of the truth aids the client in seeing him or herself as a complex and meaningful role-player. And in that context, since one story may not be claimed to be the whole truth, no one story may not dominate a person's life. Life, to the client and narrator of these "stories" becomes an adventure in which trials are meant to be overcome and designed to prepare one for the future, rather than to defeat. The religious…...

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Brown, Laura S. Feminist Therapy, Part of the Systems of Psychotherapy, APA Psychotherapy Video Series (2006)

Brown, L.S. (1994). Subversive dialogues: Theory in feminist therapy. New York: Basic Books.

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Counseling Therapy Theories
Solution focused brief therapy (SFBT)

The solution focused brief therapy (SFBT) is a type of therapy that is used much in counseling and a lot of time referred to as talking therapy that is based on the social constructionist philosophy. This therapy focuses on the aim or goal of the customer rather than the problem that drove him to seek help. It does not focus on the past events but primarily pays attention to the future.

The SFBT at times referred to as solution-focused or solution-building therapy was initiated and developed by Steve Shazer (1940-2005) in collaboration with Insoo Kim Berg (1934-2007) and their colleagues from the late 1970's in Wisconsin. This therapy is future focused, focuses on the goals and the solutions rather than on the problem (Institute for Solution-Focused Therapy, 2011).

Here, it is the duty of the counselor to invite the client to try to imagine their preferred…...

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Alan Car, (1998). Michael White's Narrative Theory, Contemporary Family Therapy. Human Sciences Press Inc.  http://resources.metapress.com/pdf-preview.axd?code=j42386l16060v3q0&size=largest 

Cynthia Good Mojab, (2006). Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Retrieved September 6, 2011

from http://www.lifecirclecc.com/Solution.html

Freedman, J. & Combs, G. (1996). Shifting paradigms: From systems to stories. In Freedman, J. & Combs, G., Narrative therapy: The social construction of preferred realities, chapter 1. New York: Norton.

Collaborative language systems focuses on the collaborative dialogue between therapist and client, where the two analyze and change the client's use of language about his or her problems to formulate a workable solution (Postmodern therapy, 2009, Depression Guide).
Another type of postmodern therapies is narrative therapy, which tries to help clients see how cultural narratives have shaped the subject's way of being in the world. By seeing their life narratives as constructed, clients are free to rewrite those narratives in a more positive fashion. Similarly, solution-focused therapy focuses on "the construction of solutions to problems" and building new connections: the focusing past is not meaningful, because the past is always interpreted through the lens of the present, so what is more important is creating a fruitful approach to living today (Postmodern therapy, 2009, Depression Guide). The therapist acts as a facilitator, and since there are no universal truths, the goal…...

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Works Cited

Notes: Postmodern therapy. (2009). Retrieved August 23, 2009 at  http://www.hsu.edu/uploadedFiles/Faculty/williaw/O-H%20Notes%2013%20Postmodern%281%29.pdf 

Postmodern therapy. (2009). Depression Guide. Retrieved August 23, 2009 at  http://www.depression-guide.com/postmodern-therapy.htm

Shifting the Meanings and eliefs of Clients
Collaborative practice is variously and commonly referred to as conversational practice, social construction, postmodern, or dialogical, practice. It has evolved from assumptions in the wider postmodern movement in human and social sciences. It has also derived its elements from dialogue and social construction theories. Collaborative relations refer to the manner in which we orient ourselves; act, respond and be with another human so as to have them join in a therapeutic engagement that is shared and joint action (Shotter, 1984). This is also referred to as shared inquiry. In an earlier proposition, Shotter (1984) stated that all humans only exist in joint action; in meeting and interactive discourses with others in mutual fashion. He has lately opted to use ''relationally responsive'' notion (Shotter 2008). He implies that we are naturally relational beings with mutual influence on each other. Thus, the self cannot be…...

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Dana is a young and beautiful woman with family members that seem to constantly put her down whenever they get together. They appear to be self-centered and attention seeking. The mother has set expectations she places on her family and seems angry whenever they do not meet those expectations. For example, the mother suggested Dana get breast enlargement surgery to appease her boyfriend Matt. Her sister, Joanie also commented on Dana's appearance, making sure to let Dana know she appeared overweight or had a large rear end. These comments can and do affect people's self-esteem especially when the source of such comments are from people that person loves or is supposed to trust.
Dana takes everything and says nothing, agreeing with the remarks and feeling like she truly is overweight even if objectively people see her as very attractive. She also cannot say how she feels even around her boyfriend. Matt…...

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Arendt, K., Thastum, M., & Hougaard, E. (2015). Homework Adherence and Cognitive Behaviour Treatment Outcome for Children and Adolescents with Anxiety Disorders. Behavioural And Cognitive Psychotherapy, 44(02), 225-235.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1352465815000429 

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Hayes, S., Levin, M., Plumb-Vilardaga, J., Villatte, J., & Pistorello, J. (2013). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Contextual Behavioral Science: Examining the Progress of a Distinctive Model of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy. Behavior Therapy, 44(2), 180-198.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.beth.2009.08.002 

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unning head: EALY DEVELOPMENT CASE INTEVENTION ANALYSIS Early Development Case Intervention Analysis: Case Study of CarlosCarlos is a 15-year-old Hispanic male. He is intelligent and creative and passionate about art and music. He is a talented painter and plays the guitar well. However, he struggles with self-esteem issues and has difficulty forming close relationships with his peers. He often feels shy and awkward and experiences a lot of anxiety and depression.Carlos is in the identity versus role confusion stage, according to Erik Erikson\\\'s (1968) theory of psychosocial development. He is struggling to establish a sense of self and is unsure about where his role in life is. He may also be conflicted about his cultural identity, as he tries to reconcile his Hispanic heritage with the American culture of his school and neighborhood.Carlos lives with his mother and younger sister in a low-income neighborhood. His father left the family when…...

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ReferencesBeck, J. S. (2020). Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond. Guilford Publications.DuBois, D. L., Portillo, N., Rhodes, J. E., Silverthorn, N., & Valentine, J. C. (2011). How effective are mentoring programs for youth? A systematic assessment of the evidence. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 12(2), 57-91.Erikson, E. H. (1968). Identity: Youth and crisis.Evans, G. W. (2004). The environment of childhood poverty. American Psychologist, 59(2), 77-92.Gonzales, N. A., Dumka, L. E., Millsap, R. E., Gottschall, A., McClain, D. B., Wong, J. J., ... & Kim, S. Y. (2012). Randomized trial of a broad preventive intervention for Mexican American adolescents. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 80(1), 1-16.AppendixThis case is of the developmental challenges of a 15-year-old Hispanic male named Carlos, focusing on Erik Erikson\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s theory of psychosocial development. Carlos, who is in the midst of the identity versus role confusion stage, struggles with self-esteem issues, identity formation, and substance use. His development is influenced by various individual, cultural, and environmental factors, including his Hispanic heritage, low socioeconomic status, and the absence of his father. Evidence-based interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, family therapy, and community-based interventions, were recommended to address Carlos\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s struggles.As a 15 year old Hispanic young male with problems associated with Erikson’s adolescent stage of development—identity vs. role confusion. He is artistic and passionate about music but lately feels conflicted about his identity and place in American society. He is abusing drugs to obtain a high that will take him out of the conflict. He needs an intervention that will help overcome this obstacle. Carlos\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s development is influenced by a variety of individual and cultural factors. His Hispanic heritage and the cultural dissonance he experiences in his predominantly white school and neighborhood contribute to his identity confusion. His low socioeconomic status and the absence of his father add to his feelings of isolation and insecurity. His mild asthma limits his physical activities, which further contributes to his feelings of being different and excluded.

individual's professional career path is unique and characteristic of that person's various experiences. I believe I've used my personal successes and occasional failures to reveal my own specific traits that can serve the common good while ultimately reaching my own individual potential. The purpose of this essay is to describe my experiences in order to express my sincere desire to be accepted to your graduate program as I strive to reach new levels of accomplishment and understanding.
Attaining a Master's of Science Degree in psychology from your institution is a key goal of my professional development. Professional therapy is a career field in which I believe I would excel. As a former medical sales representative for 10 successful and arduous years, I have learned what is needed in order to grow as a person. Maintaining discipline and adhering to demanding schedules while balancing delicate customer relationships within the serious and…...

Narrative Therapy vs. Solution-Focused Therapy
What is Superior for Clients in Crisis?

This paper will explore two similar approaches to therapy for clients in crisis: that of narrative therapy and solution-focused therapy. Both therapeutic techniques evolved as a way of helping clients deal with problems in a proactive manner, versus focusing on delving into the individual's past history or attempting to reform the individual's character. However, although they share many similarities, solution-focused therapy has increasingly found favor with both therapists and clients as a way of developing positive cognitive approaches to deal with difficulties. This paper will explore possible reasons why this is so and if solution-focused therapy is indeed superior to narrative therapy. It will conclude with a discussion of another therapy that has also been offered as an alternative to narrative-based therapy -- reality therapy -- which similarly offers a grounded way for clients to perceive their problems anew, versus…...

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My education consists of a Bachelors degree in Radiological Science, I also maintain a high grade point average (gpa), and pride myself on the care given to my study and work history.
Although I already have a bachelors degree in the field of radiology, that is not enough. I wish to obtain a higher understanding of the subject matter, addition hands on experience, and the opportunity to use all the resources that will be afforded to me by continuing education to a higher level. I realize the need to continue in education if I want to work in the medical field working more extensively within the realm of radiology. Thank you in advance for the opportunity to express my desire in the field of radiology and what I hope to do upon being given the opportunity to continue at the graduate level....

Kellogg & Young in Schema Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder offer a comprehensive explanation of the use of Schema Therapy for patients with BPD, by first explaining the disorder and how it is particularly prime for the use of schema therapy as the disorder itself and the behavior and emotions exhibited from it can be seen as an individual traversing through a short list of schemas and are reflective of the childhood origins of BPD. The modes of BPD are described by the authors as consisting of the angry and impulsive child mode, the detached protector mode, the punitive parent mode and lastly the healthy adult mode. According to the authors if these modes are lacking in integration and emotions cannot be traversed across each, or if the modes are significantly unbalanced they become schemas that override normal adult behavior. The particulars of Schema Therapy are then described after a…...

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Clarkin, J.F. Levy, K.N. Lenzenweger, M.F. Kernberg, O.F. (June 2007) Evaluating Three Treatments for Borderline Personality Disorder: A Multiwave Study Ameican Journal of Psychology 164:6, 922-928.

Clarkin, J.F. & Levy, K.N. (April 2003) a Psychodynamic Treatment for Severe Personality Disorders: Issues in Treatment Development Psychoanalytic Inquiry 23:2 248-268.

Kellogg, S.H. Young, J.E. (February 2006) Schema Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder Journal of Clinical Psychology 62:4 445-458.

Kimball, J.S., & Diddams, M. (2007). Affect Regulation as a Mediator of Attachment and Deliberate Self-Harm. Journal of College Counseling, 10(1), 44.

Data Analysis

The researcher will gather all of the information collected from the self report questionnaires and analyze using a variety of techniques including summary, interpretation, classifying and describing. The author will use the data to measure change that occurs among the populations using HT therapy.

In conducting the study the researcher will undoubtedly run into some obstacles including determining how to measure change in the participants health and well being, examining the extent of change and the attributes of change for purposes of the study (King, 2001). Measuring change is a key concept vital to longitudinal research design (Kind, 2001). As this study is qualitative in nature the data will be presented via narratives, observations and transcripts from the survey to record and measure data appropriately (King, 2001).

The researcher will attempt to explain change and identify causal relationships between the independent and dependent variables. Data managing, reading, describing, interpreting and representing…...

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Vacca, F., Genazzani, A.R. (2005, Feb). "Effects of low dose, continuous combined hormone replacement therapy on sleep in symptomatic postmenopausal women." Maturitas, 50(2): 91-7.

History Of Occupational Therapy
Frame 1 - Introduction

Occupational therapy is an essential part of the recovery process. It allows the person to engage in meaningful activity that adds structure and purpose to their daily routine. Occupational therapy is now considered an essential part of the treatment process for those with long-term, or severe injuries. The role of the occupational therapist is to help the person we turn to a life where they can be independent and are in there and living, regardless of their condition. Occupational therapy helps a person to adjust to the changes in their lives as result of a severe illness or injury. This presentation will explore the history of occupational therapy with a focus on the changes in paradigm that took place during the 1950s and 1960s.

Frame 2 - Occupational therapy was first conceived in the early part of the 1900s. It was originally designed to help…...

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American Occupational Therapy Associaton. (2010). Occupational Therapist. Health Care

Careers Directory 2009-2010. Retrieved from 0  http://www.ama-assn.org/ama1/pub/upload/mm/40/tr01-occup-ther.pdf 

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Kearney, P. (2004). The Influence of Competing Paradigms on Occupational Therapy Education:

Cohesive Narrative Using a Fictional or eal Character to Build Story
Nineteen-year-old obert was a perfectly 'normal' child for the majority of his life; he anticipated zoo outings with his mother and he was a part of his school's swim team. With three older siblings, obert was the youngest in the family, and was good friends with his high school classmates. He enjoyed French and art classes. He never faced any problems with alcohol or drugs; he neither drank nor smoked pot, or anything of that sort. But his girlfriend was a different case entirely. Addicted to heroin, obert's girlfriend tempted him to have a go at it; unfortunately however, obert didn't resist. She injected him with heroin in 2009. obert later began to find himself craving the drug, and before long, he became a quasi-addict as well, consuming the drug once every two weeks.

It is said that 'peer pressure'…...

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Trauma's Profound Impact on Mental and Emotional Well-being

Trauma is an experience that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope, leaving a lasting impact on their mental and emotional well-being. It encompasses events that evoke intense feelings of fear, helplessness, and horror, and can range from physical abuse to natural disasters to combat exposure. The aftermath of trauma can manifest in a myriad of ways, profoundly affecting a person's psychological, emotional, and social functioning.

Psychological Impacts

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): A debilitating condition that develops after exposure to a traumatic event and involves persistent re-experiencing of the event, avoidance of reminders, and hyperarousal.
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