Describe and discuss at least two features of the psychodynamic approach. (10 marks) One main feature is the defence mechanisms. One assumption of the psychodynamic approach is that the personality is split into three parts; the id‚ the ego and the superego. Defence mechanisms are an unconscious response used when the ego is in conflict with the id and the superego and they prevent the ego from harm. There are four main defence mechanisms; Denial‚ Displacement‚ Rationalisation and Sublimation.
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Unit 4 development through life stages Hormones and the menopause Many women go through a decrease in the hormone oestrogen following the menopause. Women are more at risk of osteoporosis than men. This is because bone strength is influenced by the reduction of oestrogen. Some people are more at risk than others of getting this disease because it can be influenced by genetic inheritance. The environment can make a difference this is because exercise strengthens muscles and bones and can prevent
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Future of Crisis Intervention Karen Burgess Mental Health and Crisis Intervention Practices/BSHS 471 January 28‚ 2013 David Elkins Abstract Even though too many volunteers are not good in a crisis intervention‚ without crisis intervention there would be many people helpless in a crisis because trained professionals and volunteers assist people in crisis and networking and collaboration with other agencies is important. In any crisis‚ it is better to be proactive than reactive This
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Describe three of the personal characteristics that may contribute to effective crisis intervention counseling. Life experiences is a good personal characteristic which could contributed to effective crisis interventions. James and Gilliland describe life experiences “as a resource for emotional maturity that‚ combined with training‚ enables workers to be stable‚ consistent‚ and well-integrated not only within a crisis” (pg. 21). I believe this definition is accurate because the more experience
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Running head: A FUTURE TREND IN CRISIS INTERVENTION A Future Trend in Crisis Intervention Your Name HERE University of Phoenix Mental Health and Crisis Interventions BSHS 471 INSTRUCTOR HERE DATE HERE A Future Trend in Crisis Intervention As the population in the United States continues to climb the need for human services professionals does the same. Human service agencies are often face the dilemmas of being over-worked and under paid. Professionals in this field are often prone
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Task 1: Conception and Pregnancy According to NHS pregnancy and baby guide‚ firstly before anything else as a pregnant woman you need to calculate the due date of the baby so that you will know when you are expecting your baby to arrive. As your midwife l will offer you a dating scan which will help you to see more accurate date for the birth of your baby. You will also need to plan for your birth meaning you could decide where you would want to give birth and the following: What happens during the
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Crisis workers take on many different roles on a daily basis. Crisis workers also come in many different career fields; they are law enforcement officers‚ therapists‚ doctors‚ hospital staff‚ and many other careers. The responsibility of each individual is broken down into several additional roles. Similar to law enforcement‚ a crisis worker’s job is always to protect and serve the public. It is clear that Cassandra has been though a lot in her life; her recent break down is of major concern
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Although not everyone that comes across a stressor in life will experience a crisis‚ some are unable to cope with the stressor in a healthy manner and eventually succumb to a crisis. If this person does not receive the adequate crisis intervention during this state‚ he or she is likely to be unable to function at the level he or she had been functioning before the crisis. This will inevitably lead to additional crisis scenarios for every stressor they must face in life. “This pattern can go on for
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Crisis Intervention Field Interview In the event of a crisis‚ there are people such as therapists‚ and counselors that can be a source of help. I had the opportunity to interview a private practice therapist who is no stranger to people in crisis. At any given time a crisis can occur‚ it is not prejudice in whom it affects. A crisis a condition of instability or danger‚ as in social‚ economic‚ political‚ or international affairs‚ leading to a decisive change (Company.‚ 2002‚ 2001‚ 1995 ). A crisis
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I chose this method of intervention due to the nature of Eileen’s situation. Eaton and Roberts (2009) as cited in Teater (2014) stated that a crisis can be caused by an intensely stressful and traumatic event. It can be argued that Eileen is in a state of crisis following the collision with the young boy causing serious harm. In addition Eileen is also experiencing a considerable amount of
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