Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

The advantage of using models or pictures of practice its will help a recreation specialist to base on the patient outcome while getting the treatment. Its will allow the treatment to move in the right direction and accurate information for the patient and specialist. Explain the purpose of the determination stage of comprehensive program design? Why is it important?

Coaches should examine their experiences, by looking for meaning when asking ‘why’ questions (Denison, 2007). This experience allowed me to develop and see the importance of having interpersonal skills which deals with things, such as, providing a safe environment for the client, treating the client as an equal in the coaching process, allowing them to pick their own tempo for accomplishment of desired goals, during sessions remain neutral, and use positive thought, words and action during the relationship (Mitchell, J., July 27,

Building relationships, considering others feelings and celebrating their successes with them can maintain strong leadership. By encouraging my team to participate in the decision making process I empower them, which inspires job satisfaction this reduces conflict, poor time keeping and absenteeism. I need to be able to help my staff team understand the need for change and I do this by being clear about my aims and objectives, the actions required and the part they need to play.

Linehan is recommended as the validated and components in the treatment of BPD (Stuart, 2013; O'Connell & Dowling, 2014; Bateman, Gunderson & Mulder, 2015). DBT stresses the application of behavioral and cognitive techniques such as training in problem-solving and social skills, exercises in monitoring moods and psychological education. Many studies provide evidence to support the effectiveness DBT on BPD client especially with self-injured thinking and behavior. In this article, it is going to explore how the management of dialectical behavior therapy is beneficial to patient with borderline personality disorder, the limitations of DBT and finally suggest recommendations on the use of

Introduction In this assignment I will explore a clinical experience where dignity was maintained and reflect on my practice. It is important to reflect in both personal and professional development. Reflection will allow me to recognise both good and bad practice and how I can improve as a person as well as professionally. For this assignment I will be writing in first person, as it is appropriate for a reflective essay.

Introduction The aim of this paper is to integrate the philosophical and practical assumptions of psychoanalytic/psychodynamic and the person-centered school. Taking the psychodynamic approach as the core theoretical orientation, the propositions of other schools of psychotherapy may be integrated to formulate client problem as well as inform treatment. This paper will begin with outlining the key philosophies of the psychoanalytic/psychodynamic and person-centered approach, followed by their points of contact and opposition as well as their strengths and weakness. Secondly, an integrated framework may be briefly explained.

A theory describes how and why events happen and how they are connected with each other. Theories bring together different information and help the therapist to be objective to determine which care plan would be the best. Theories are the groundwork for the development of a model. Models help to categorize how the therapist views and evaluates a client and how their surroundings can help or hinder them in their daily activities. Frame of reference directors and connects theories and turn them into practice.

Second, the therapist explores those values in a much thorough way. Lastly, the client is expected to use what he/ she learned in therapy and apply it to their everyday life with the intention of living a purposeful

Introduction This reflective journal explores different approaches to the practice of counselling and psychotherapy. The personal reflections and prior assumptions of a potential therapist are examined, alongside the merits of each approach, and compared to some of the theoretical hypotheses and explanations of practical techniques commonly employed by the Adlerian, Existential and Gestalt approaches to counselling and psychotherapy. For a therapist contemplating a career in counselling, the journal writing process serves as an introductory guide to evaluating and understanding the major theoretical approaches to therapeutic practice. Each journal entry provides a review of the potential therapist’s pre-reading understanding of each approach.

Another technique used by clinicians is to show understanding and addressing issues is by acknowledging the differences. It is important that client ’s believe that their counselor is able to offer help and potential solutions (Delaware University, 2014). By communicating a desire to learn about the client’s belief-system, worldview, and methods of problem solving it is possible to develop culturally-sensitive interventions (Delaware University,

The intervention plan is the initial step of implementing the treatment plan after the client has received an evaluation. The purpose of the intervention plan is guide the OTPF in creating the plan and establishing time frames concerning related goals that are measurable and objective, the approach that will be used, how the treatment will be delivered and by who, making referrals to other practices if needed, and evaluating possible needs and plans for discharge (AOTA, 2014)). The plan is best completed through a collaborative effort by the occupation therapist practitioners (OTP), the client, and family or significant others. It is also important to recognize that research concerning treatment is imperative in order to ensure professional

Conclusion The opportunity to work on this learning goal will help me to understand the effectiveness of DBT as a form of therapy for various mental illnesses. Furthermore, it will enable me to understand the skills that can help to enhance a patient’s outcomes and to be successful in this mental health

Semi-structured Interview 1. DIAGNOSTIC INTERVIEW “A routine clinical interview should include questions about clients’ habits of using prescription and/or illicit drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine” (Nace & Tinsley, 2007). It also includes information on the environment, which the addict is surrounded by, medical information, and family connections (enablers). Reference: Nace, E. P., & Tinsley, J. A. (2007).

This type of therapy comes with set of goals that help establish and create intervention. Goals that reinforce the client’s personal motivational statements of problem recognition, desire change, and confidence in ability to change. Keeping in track at what stage the client is in the changing process. Moreover, it is important to provide affirmation in way of supporting the client’s choices and will in changing process. Motivational interviewing should be used as client-centered counseling therapy where clients find their way to change.

“The Solution-Focused Brief Therapy approach to helping clients provides a set of therapeutic techniques for building client competencies and helps clients discover workable solutions to their mental health problems (Berg & De Jong, 2008).” An emphasis of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is on the process of developing a future solution rather than the past manifestation of the problem, with the focus being on identifying past successes and exceptions to the problem, as well as identifying new and novel ways of responding in future efforts to solve problems (Franklin et al., 2001). The aims are to create a context for change where hope, competence, and positive expectancies for change increase and a client can co-construct with the therapist