Counseling Juveniles Utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Counseling juveniles Utilizing Cognitive Behavior Theory
Walter H. Scott, II
PC6000 Counseling Theory
Dr. Pamela Wright
April 16, 2010
Introduction
In today’s society, there are various ways to treat disorders and adapt to everyday life. Cognitive therapy is clearly defined as process of thinking and being able to apply the knowledge from past or present experiences or courses. Clients struggle to use their prior experiences and knowledge to learn new concepts or skills. The behavior of the client becomes intense or uncontrollable when life or situations are unpredictable. The behaviors of clients can affect learning and coping in society, which lead to receiving behavior therapy. Cognitive therapy and behavior therapy are integrated to provide effective care to individuals who display abnormal behaviors internally and externally. Therefore, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), a psychosocial therapy used to cure unhealthy behaviors by looking closely at the mental thoughts of the mind and using behavior techniques. Cognitive behavior therapy is used to treat a variety of mental disorders that clients may portray …show more content…
The debate questioned which is more important? The technique or relationship? Research found that both technique and relationship has proved to be effective in psychotherapy (Niolon). The therapeutic relationship in cognitive behavior therapy is based on guided discovery between the therapist and client (Niolon). Guided discovery is when the therapist assists the client in understanding their cognitive distortions (Corey 2009). The therapist usually schedules an initial consultation session with the client, which benefit both parties. The consultation session is beneficial for the client and therapist because it allows the client to gain an understanding of the counseling and treatment
Walter H. Scott, II
PC6000 Counseling Theory
Dr. Pamela Wright
April 16, 2010
Introduction
In today’s society, there are various ways to treat disorders and adapt to everyday life. Cognitive therapy is clearly defined as process of thinking and being able to apply the knowledge from past or present experiences or courses. Clients struggle to use their prior experiences and knowledge to learn new concepts or skills. The behavior of the client becomes intense or uncontrollable when life or situations are unpredictable. The behaviors of clients can affect learning and coping in society, which lead to receiving behavior therapy. Cognitive therapy and behavior therapy are integrated to provide effective care to individuals who display abnormal behaviors internally and externally. Therefore, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), a psychosocial therapy used to cure unhealthy behaviors by looking closely at the mental thoughts of the mind and using behavior techniques. Cognitive behavior therapy is used to treat a variety of mental disorders that clients may portray …show more content…
The debate questioned which is more important? The technique or relationship? Research found that both technique and relationship has proved to be effective in psychotherapy (Niolon). The therapeutic relationship in cognitive behavior therapy is based on guided discovery between the therapist and client (Niolon). Guided discovery is when the therapist assists the client in understanding their cognitive distortions (Corey 2009). The therapist usually schedules an initial consultation session with the client, which benefit both parties. The consultation session is beneficial for the client and therapist because it allows the client to gain an understanding of the counseling and treatment