two important components — psychotherapy interventions (for both the child and the parents; or the adult with ADHD) and medications.” http://psychcentral.com/lib/treatment-for-attention-deficit-disorder-adhd/0001204 C: “critics suggest that in many cases ADHD is a mistaken diagnosis for children who are simply immature or undisciplined. And even when the diagnosis is correct‚ they say‚ many children who are taking medication for ADHD could do as well or better with alternative treatments‚ including
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Theory offers structure and organization to nursing knowledge and provides a logical way of gathering information to describe‚ explain‚ and predict nursing practice. Theories describe and explain nursing and the purpose of nursing to differentiate it from other caring professions by setting boundaries. (McEwen & Wills‚ 2014‚ p. 25). The use of theories gives nursing its own identity and takes away the task-oriented description of the past. Kolcaba’s theory of comfort is a theory that is used throughout
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Corey‚ G. (1999). Theory and practice of group counseling. (3rd ed.). Belmont‚ CA: Wadsworth Publishing. This text was written for graduate or undergraduate students in any field involving human services but is especially suitable for students enrolled in any course of Theory and Practice of Group Counseling‚ practitioners who are involved in group work‚ and students who are interested in leading various types of groups. This text presents an overview of various theoretical models and describes
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of social work‚ what would be our stance on the situation described in this case study? 3. What could be the role of a social worker in this case? 4. What are the value conflicts here? Social work is a discipline derived from the professional practice of worker and social worker‚ whose aim is to promote change‚ strengthening society and problem solving in human relationships to increase welfare‚ applying various theories about human behavior and social systems‚ and a methodology in which the social
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counseling context…………………………………………. 9 Proof of proper research……………………………………………… 10 Introduction I have chosen to look at T1 Diams because of my encounters with them since now nearly two years. I will use my knowledge from my studies of transformative counseling encounters to critically reflect on my observation of the setting of the organization. Organisational History and Profile What they are about T1 Diams is a non profit organization with over two hundred diabetics
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Case studies James is 26 and was born with Down’s syndrome and has learning disability as well as a visual impairment. He has to go to the health centre for blood tests and to complete a questionnaire about his general health. People may discriminate against James because of his condition. They may assume that he doesn’t matter and not give him the care he needs because he will not understand what is going on. They could make him complete the questionnaire and get cross with him if he is
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local school district use. The manual was published in early 1974 and provided the original description of the Comprehensive Guidance Program Model. From the 1940s to the 1970s‚ the position orientation to guidance dominated professional training and practice in our schools. The focus was on a position (counselor) and a process (counseling)‚ not on a program (guidance). Administratively‚ guidance‚ with its position orientation‚ was included in pupil personnel services along with other such services as
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Child development theories guide teaching practices of children from birth to 11 years of age. One key issue shaping curriculum design is the development of learning standards. The arrival of standards into programs serving children from birth to 11years of age has challenged those who want to ensure the implementation of developmentally appropriate practices during a standards-based climate that emphasizes accountability. In the late 2000s‚ leading researchers in early childhood education were
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Length: 2‚515 words The purpose of this essay is to discuss the positive and negative use of integration within Counselling. Much has been said about the integration of therapies and Christian values. The practice of secular psychotherapies has brought much conflict; many Christian counsellors have taken a different stance regarding the integration of psychology and religion. Some have embraced integration wholeheartedly whilst others reject it just as vigorously and many others fall somewhere between
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Outcomes Based Practice – Underpinning Theories and Principles Introduction If the emphasis that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has placed on the importance of outcomes is anything to go by‚ providers of care and support services in today’s care environment may imperil themselves if they do not work to achieve and demonstrate desirable outcomes with and for the people they support in whatever capacity. This much is evident in the way that the CQC in its publication (Guidance about compliance
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