The essays by Ambrose, Broyles, Hedges, Kudo, and Styron collectively discuss War in varying contexts, highlighting the effects both before and after war. Some articles intersect on the supporting the idea of another, while others clearly hold opposing views.…
Vincent M. Southerland and Jody Kent Lavy write about their take on sentencing children to life in prison without parole and why it's wrong. Throughout the article the authors have you thinking about how cruel and harsh of a sentence life in prison is for children. A good argument the two authors make is that “young people are more susceptible to peer pressure than adults, and less capable of thinking through the consequences of their actions and assessing risks”. Through this statement the authors point out the physiologically a child doesn't have fair judgment. When adults are sentenced to life in prison their brains have already matured and should fully understand the difference between right and wrong, but children are still in the process…
CBT aims to help manage problems by changing the way we think and behave. It can’t remove our problems but it helps us to deal with them in a more positive way that is why this therapy is also known to treat anxiety and depression and other mental disorders. Unlike some other psychotherapies, CBT deals with the current problems rather than the issues from the past. CBT targets to help break down overwhelming problems into smaller parts to show how these negative patterns can be changed to improve the way we…
Treatments: Cognitive restructuring- Construct a situation differently. Thought-Stopping- Traing to recognize thoughts, tell yourself to stop. Cognitive rehearsal- In anticipation of an anxiety-provoking event. Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)- Acceptance-accept and not avoid thoughts and feelings. Commitment-commit to a different action. Mindfulness- Be in the moment- Be present in the moment. Studies: ACT is effective for mild to moderate anxieties. As effective as CBT. Used for: OCD, social anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder.…
Using this article by Stanley J. Ulijaszek and Hayley Lofink, I will be able to talk about the different factors that play a role in obesity such as environmental, genetic, energy balance, and the changing trends from different perspectives.…
Knaus EdD, W.J. (2012). The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook for Depression. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc…
In this conceptualization and treatment plan, the client’s presenting problems will be discussed in detail including symptoms and diagnosis. All disclosed problem areas for the client are described including, depression and anxiety. Cognitive behavioral theory is explained including the theory’s core concepts and key elements. Cognitive behavioral theory is utilized as the theory of choice throughout the treatment plan and conceptualization. The goals and interventions utilized are outlined also utilizing cognitive behavioral theory techniques. The goals for this client and treatment plan include; In conclusion the expected outcome of each intervention utilized is disclosed and all other challenges of the entire process are given.…
Prospective teacher beliefs about liberative and oppressive mathematics teaching practices: a first step toward equitable instruction by Jan A. Yow is a journal article centered on a discussion of oppressive and liberative teaching practices. Oppressive practices being “…teaching focused on memorization and mechanical learning because…students are incapable of deep understanding.” Liberative practices are defined as “..students are expected to think deeply [about the subject]…and instruction is sensitive to diverse cultures and languages.” Yow’s research consists of having preservice teachers perform a series of reflections in which they determine if a given scenario reflects an oppressive or liberative form of instruction. They are also asked…
GOALS: To decrease the anxiety symptoms from at least two times per day to one time or none per day, and from five times per week to two or three days per week. According to the client, he was able to decrease the anxiety symptoms from at least two times per day to one time or none per day, and from five times per week to two or three days per week. The client was using relaxation skills, progressive muscle relaxation and to apply it in his daily life aiming to reduce the anxiety symptom level. To discuss another one of the client's metaphors to get insight with the illogical beliefs and relate it to his core of beliefs.…
Mindfulness-based Interventions in the treatment of Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Substance-use Disorders: An Evidence-Based Practice Paper…
People suffering from GAD are subject to therapy that helps them learn how to recognize and change behavior patterns and thoughts a result to anxious feelings. This method of treatment is known as cognitive behavioral therapy. It helps to minimize distorted thinking through viewing worries in a more realistic way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a highly effective, well established, and lasting treatment. In reference to Mitte (2005), the results of CBT are seen 12 and 16 weeks. The duration depends on the individual undergoing treatment. To some victims of GAD, the results of CBT can be seen even before 12 weeks. The treatment method characteristically involves reading about the problem, keeping records amid appointments, in addition to completing homework assignments in which the procedures of treatment are accomplished. Through the therapy sessions, patients suffering from GAD gain understanding of various skills. The outcomes of the treatment method depend on how often the skills are repeated. This statement implies that the skills need to be practiced from time to time. In this therapy, the patient is actively and fully involved in his or her own recovery. Patients ought to gain a sense of control, as well as acquiring skills that are helpful throughout life. When compared to other treatment methods like pharmacotherapy, CBT is more effective. The efficacy of CBT over pharmacotherapy was determined through a study using Meta analytic techniques. However, the outcomes of the study were also affected by Meta analytic method applied. The sample consisted of 65 participants and it was good to achieve reliable outcomes (Mite,…
It allows one to control their anxiety levels, stop negative thoughts and develop coping and problem-solving skills . An individual can identify their negative thoughts and challenge them with the pros and cons and change their perception of the situation by replacing them with positive more accurate thoughts. A study done by King’s College London, suggested that Cognitive Behavioural therapy sessions had increased dental attendance, reduced dental anxiety and offered effective technique for patients to receive treatment without sedation. After an average of five sessions, most of the patients could be treated by a dentist without being sedated. Overall, sedation doesn’t help overcome dental fear in the long run but only makes dental phobic patents feel relaxed for a short period of time. However Cognitive therapy sessions are no always available, and the sessions mostly focus on depression and general anxiety as opposed to dental anxiety. Therefore there needs to e a close collaboration with the dental team and Cognitive behavioural therapists so theses sessions can be widely available in the…
Dugas, M. J. & Koerner, N. (2005) ‘Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Current Status and Future Directions’. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy. 19 (1) pp. 61–68.…
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than twenty-three million Americans suffer from some form of anxiety disorder, including panic anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder (Hart, 1999, 7). With this in mind, the book looks at several different alternatives to cope with anxiety and the stress that comes with it.…
References: Craske, M.G., Barlow, D.H., & O 'Leary, T. (1992). Mastery of your anxiety and worry. Albany, NY: Graywind Publications Incorporated.…