The therapeutic frame refers to the fundamental guidelines within which psychotherapy is conducted. Psychodynamic therapists are especially concerned with formulating the therapeutic frame to create a predictable and safe psychological and physical space for conducting therapy (Howard, 2009). It is imperative to have this space in counselling as it has been proven to optimise the conditions for the client to come to touch with his/her internal world, thus, enabling emergence of the transference relationship (Corsini, Wedding & Dumont, 2008). By establishing the frame with clients, psychotherapists essentially set out a therapeutic contract so that when they or their clients deviate from the so formed contract, they can remain open in thinking out and understanding the deviation.…
Josina M. Makau and Debian L. Marty focus the second chapter of their book, Dialogue and Deliberation on the importance of communication on a global and interdependent scale. The title of this chapter is, “Dialogic Communication within an Interdependent World”. A main point in this chapter is how communication can affect humanity’s quality of life, whether it be truth, justice, individual happiness, peace, or flourishing communities. Unfortunately, argument culture makes it difficult for us to solve problems. Instead of using communication as a vital resource we use the “dog-eat-dog world” narrative to approach disagreements with aggressive and defensive communication habits. This narrative has become so universal that adversarial individualism is believed to reflect “basic human nature.” To counter this belief, we know that individual actions can have a “domino effect”, proving that we are more connected than we have begun to believe.…
This authoritative voice Claudia possesses is shown by being assertive, “I want to ask about the heroin” when with Robbie as she is desperate for information. “First tell me why you came”, Claudia asks in a polite assertive manner to work out Sally’s motives.…
If you were the client, how would you be likely to respond to the therapist's (Jerry's) comments and interventions in this particular session?…
The case of Tom is a powerful story, but one that is not unheard of. Many of us can relate to Tom’s story, his family dynamics, and the oppression he experienced. Although this case is somewhat complex I will analyze this case from various theoretical perspectives such as, Adlerian Therapy, Existential Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Therapy Gestalt therapy. I will emphasize only some of the main points from each therapeutic approach and discuss the major focus of counseling therapy, goals the therapist should set for the Tom, techniques and strategies the therapist should implement and ultimately, how I would bring change to this particular client.…
“You must no longer live as the gentiles do in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts.”…
Acceptance and commitment are two important components in the therapy session. It helps clients to be fully present in the moment, aware and open to internal experiences while taking action guided by personal values. Focusing on the present…
In addition, the writer wanted to demonstrate that he was still listening and integrated in the therapeutic relationship. While this intervention may have worked, it was difficult to determine. After clarifying her comment, she simply stated “yea”, but did not elaborate further. At this point, the writer should have continued with clarification questions to obtain further information about the topic being discussed. For the seventh exchange, the writer issued a directive question to in an attempt to help her realize the possibility that she can take a proactive approach to resolving her issues with her parents.…
Therapist also queries about Esther’s lying behavior that has higher impacts on her relationship with others and herself. The therapist could employ some creative methods such as Gestalt Therapy, active imagination, role play, journaling, visualization, and other to help Esther identify and understand the patterns and processes of the issues. This help Esther concluded her own pattern of behavior is ineffective and it needs to be changed. Rutledge (2005) shared that the nature of consciousness is multiple, rather than singular, a client is guided to translate perceived interpersonal and situational conflict into intrapersonal problem definitions. The philosophy of “healing from the inside out,”…
1. Identify three quotes from the dialogue that show how Bryce progressed in ethically identifying his emotions.…
The author took a “spectator” stance in this essay. We can see how she took this stance through examples. The first other which is, “I prompt him with a question, then sit back as he begins to speak”. The author didn't…
Cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic approaches to therapy seem to offer contrasting modes of treatment for psychological difficulties, largely due to the fact that they originate from very different theoretical and philosophical frameworks. It seems likely, therefore, that treatment for a woman experiencing depression, anxiety and feelings of inadequacy will proceed along very different lines according to each approach. There do appear to be some features, however, which are common to all effective ‘talking’ therapies, notably rooted in the therapeutic relationship itself and in the qualities and skills of the therapist, whatever their persuasion.…
According to Daniel (2009), a central element in many forms of therapy is narrative articulation of a client’s experiences. Goldenberg & Goldenberg (2008) state that Narrative Therapy centers on the “narrative metaphor – the idea that our sense of reality is organized…
Sanders et al (2009, p.69) examines the importance of a helper’s self-awareness. Without self awareness and knowledge, we all have a tendency to repeat patterns of behaviour unconsciously. Therefore in order to ensure that sessions are client centred and not biased, it is important to achieve an insight and understanding of self.…
Ridgway, J. (2007). Theory and practice 2. Retrieved March 31, 2012, from Narrative Therapy: http://myauz.com/ianr/articles/lect11narrativetherapy.pdf…