Cognitive Behavior Therapy My personal theoretical orientation to counseling is Cognitive-Behavioral therapy. Cognitive-Behavioral therapy helps the client to uncover and alter distortions of thought or perceptions which may be causing or prolonging psychological distress. The theoretical foundations of CBT are essentially those of the behavioral and cognitive approaches. CBT leads to a clear‚ persuasive‚ and evidence-based description of how normal and abnormal behavior develops and changes (Kramer
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Theoretical orientation is the different theories that offer different understandings about how an individual’s problem develop and how these problems can be solved. In other words theoretical orientation is the basic guiding principle in organizing a treatment and providing information on how a therapist is likely to interact with a client. Here are the most basic hypothetical orientations which a specialist is prone to experience‚ alongside portrayals of how they might impact the treatment. Psychodynamic
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Existentialism: A Theoretical Orientation Jared Smith Nevada State College In the mental health profession‚ there are many theoretical approaches available to therapists to help them in understanding their clients. These theoretical approaches‚ “provide a frame work for conceptualizing client problems and determining a course of action in counseling” (Erford‚ 2010). Existentialism is one of many theoretical orientations of the mental health profession within the human services industry available
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Eclectic Theoretical Orientation An orientation that does not follow any one theoretical approach but rather selects from each theory whatever is considered the best in it. There are many forms of eclecticism but it is not really important to know or understand the differences between them all. Psychologists and therapists use a pragmatic approach to therapy‚ meshing all of the above approaches together to fit the individualistic human being that sits before them for the first time with their
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The theoretical orientation that best suites my personal style is a combination of both client-centered and brief therapy. In the first part of the paper‚ I try and describe the importance of developing a good client/therapist relationship using a client-centered approach. I like this approach the best because it helps the client to be more open and truthful with the therapist. There are several techniques that I find important in developing this bond such as: genuineness‚ unconditional positive
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Describe your theoretical orientation and leadership style. Discuss how these will help facilitate the specific goals of this group‚ and why they are clinically and culturally appropriate for the clients who will participate in the group. Theoretical orientation and leadership style Taking into consideration qualities of my character and my own experiences on a personal level as well as on an interpersonal communication level‚ I have concluded that the most representative theoretical psychotherapeutic
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Theoretical orientation: This can also mean ways that counselors practice. Different theoretical orientations tend to emphasize different values‚ such as rationality‚ individual autonomy‚ spirituality‚ and so on. For you‚ what are the links between your values and moral position‚ and the theories of counseling that have meaning for you? The values are the most important thing in my life. First‚ values are the foundation of society‚ in which a parent‚ teacher‚ religion and society gives to people
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Functional Roles of Group Members: The process consultant must be keenly aware of the different roles individual members take on in a group. Both upon entering and while remaining in a group‚ the individual must determine a self-identity influence‚ and power that will satisfy personal needs while working to accomplish group goals. Preoccupation with individual needs or power struggles can reduce the effectiveness of a group severely‚ and unless the individual can expose and share those personal needs
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Running head: THEORETICAL ORIENTATION WITH CASE STUDY Theoretical Orientation with Case Study Argosy University Human Growth and Development - Final December 15‚ 20XX Theoretical Orientation with Case Study The Clients Danielle is a 30 year-old African American woman who presents with a well-maintained appearance. She is an only child who comes from a two-parent household. Danielle is college educated with a degree in English Literature from a well-respected state university
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therapeutic-based career‚ should develop a theoretical orientation during that time. The development of a theoretical orientation will influence how a therapist conceptualizes and treats his or her clients. Nevertheless‚ developing a theoretical orientation can take a significant amount of time‚ understanding‚ and self-reflection. Although I have completed about one year of graduate school‚ I do not have a comprehensive understanding of what my theoretical orientation is or will be. However‚
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