Family Counseling Approach
Coun 601 Family Counseling Approach
Liberty University
Abstract
Psychoeducational Model theory is unique in that it is a collaboration of systems theory’s that help support the family unit. This theory includes elements that assist clients who have severe mental issues as well as clients who have family functioning problems. With the enlistment of doctors and other professionals clients are given the skills and tools they need to help themselves. Clients who help themselves are being productive in their own theraptic process. Integrating Christian doctrine into counseling can be difficult. Maintaining the balance of the psychological aspect and teaching Christians based theories are necessary in today’s counseling profession. Integrating these factors while considering the Psychoeducational theory is a positive and effective method for counseling in counseling profession.
Family Counseling Approach
Psychoeducational therapy is very unique in that it uses a combination of systems theories to create this model of therapy. The two key theories that embody the Psychoeducational theory are educational psychology and cognitive behavior therapy. These two theories are important for the successful treatment of clients/patients with severe mental disorders. The collaboration of the three systems theories help create the Psychoeducational therapy needed to assist families reduce stress. By educating them with survival skills that will help them deal with family members who are mentally ill and families who have troubled issues within the family system (Goldenberg, Goldenberg, 2008). The Psychoeducational therapy uses the assistance of health care professionals and educators as well as many others to assist clients/patients in the healing process. Everyone is necessary for the successful treatment of clients with severe mental health issues. Families need to be educated and instructed on how to keep their mental health intact while they are helping their family
Liberty University
Abstract
Psychoeducational Model theory is unique in that it is a collaboration of systems theory’s that help support the family unit. This theory includes elements that assist clients who have severe mental issues as well as clients who have family functioning problems. With the enlistment of doctors and other professionals clients are given the skills and tools they need to help themselves. Clients who help themselves are being productive in their own theraptic process. Integrating Christian doctrine into counseling can be difficult. Maintaining the balance of the psychological aspect and teaching Christians based theories are necessary in today’s counseling profession. Integrating these factors while considering the Psychoeducational theory is a positive and effective method for counseling in counseling profession.
Family Counseling Approach
Psychoeducational therapy is very unique in that it uses a combination of systems theories to create this model of therapy. The two key theories that embody the Psychoeducational theory are educational psychology and cognitive behavior therapy. These two theories are important for the successful treatment of clients/patients with severe mental disorders. The collaboration of the three systems theories help create the Psychoeducational therapy needed to assist families reduce stress. By educating them with survival skills that will help them deal with family members who are mentally ill and families who have troubled issues within the family system (Goldenberg, Goldenberg, 2008). The Psychoeducational therapy uses the assistance of health care professionals and educators as well as many others to assist clients/patients in the healing process. Everyone is necessary for the successful treatment of clients with severe mental health issues. Families need to be educated and instructed on how to keep their mental health intact while they are helping their family
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