Nina Wells Michelle Cox Psychology 001 12 May 2015 Psychological Disorder: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder‚ also known as PSTD‚ is a unique psychological disorder which may present itself within an individual anywhere between three months to even years after the date of the traumatic event. Symptoms of PTSD can include‚ but is not limited to the following and is usually categorized in four basic symptoms. Intrusive Memories‚ Avoidance‚ Negative Changes in Mood and Behavior
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the Vietnam war were more likely to have marital problems. Studies by the department of Veterans affairs have also shown that the families experience more violence. (Veteran affairs‚ 2015) Partners may experience more distress‚ children have more behavioral problems. Family members of people diagnosed with PTSD have reported many of the same reactions to the disorder. Sympathy for their loved one’s suffering. This may present itself in a harmful manner. Sometimes familied treat their loved one like
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disorders and depression are the most common mental health disorders costing the public $45 billion a year (Berger‚ Pargman & Weinberg‚ 2002‚ pp. 398). Although people typically deal with these mood disturbances through psychological counseling‚ drug therapy‚ or both‚ more and more individuals are looking to exercise to promote their psychological well-being (Berger‚ Pargman & Weinberg‚ 2002‚ pp. 398). The effects of exercise can be classified as either acute or chronic. Acute meaning immediate‚ but not
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I remember hearing stories when I was a child of how my mothers’ mind was possessed by demons. In this day of age some people still believe these old folk tales. I also remember a story of how my father would take my mother to a “curandera” where they would perform rituals in order to have the demons leave her mind and soul. The passing of my father when I was 5 years old triggered my mothers’ bipolar disorder to go into full effect. Thanks to medical advances she was diagnosed correctly by a true
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c) Clinical social workers‚ marriage and family therapists‚ and licensed professional counselors usually hold a master’s degree in their field and provide therapy in hospitals‚ clinics‚ or private practice. d) Psychiatric nurses‚ substance abuse counselors‚ pastoral counselors‚ and paraprofessional providers provide therapy‚ usually as part of a treatment team. 3. The basic goal in psychotherapy is to help troubled people change their thinking‚ feelings‚ and behavior to relieve
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culturally diverse client populations: What are some of the merits of the Behavioral approach for culturally diverse populations? What specific aspects of Behavior Therapy‚ both concepts and techniques‚ would you want to apply in your work in a multicultural setting? What concepts and techniques of the Behavioral Model for a culturally diverse client population would not work and why? Support your observations. The behavioral approach for culturally diverse populations is an interesting and provocative
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Psychoeducation Effectiveness on Military with PTSD ABSTRACT This research paper explores medical professional’s use of psychoeducation in the treatment of Post traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with military personnel. Through my research I wanted to find in depth narratives outlining the following questions: Is psycho-education a suitable intervention technique in the treatment of PTSD? If so‚ when is it correct to use or integrate psychoeducation in the treatment process with military personnel
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and Bech‚ 1981). To relieve these unwarranted desires individuals with OCD perform behaviours or acts that they feel compelled to do. There are multiple theories concerning the development and maintenance of OCD including: the behavioural theory‚ cognitive behavioural theory and the biological theory. This essay will focus on the behavioural theory and its hypothesis on the role of classical and operant conditioning in the onset and continuance of the disorder. Moreover many treatments
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transformations. Additionally‚ this research illustrates the Causes of the Depression‚ Treatments of Major Depression‚ Preventive Strategies and Tips‚ Biblical Worldviews‚ as well as‚ cross cultural era’s. Behavioral models tend to focus on learned occurrences that result in psychopathology‚ whereby cognitive models tend to focus on the effects of distorted thought patterns within a clients state of mind. It is imperative to the understanding of psychopathology perspectives that provide clinicians a structure
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Level 2 Certificate in Counseling Concepts Where did I come from? My role at work is office based and as a senior manager I have to deal with people with all types of back grounds. My skills over the years have built up but as time goes on these skills need to develop around the way the business progresses and also what happens during employee’s life. My reason for this Course are mainly around self development‚ to get a better understanding of people and their feelings this can be challenging
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