...or theories you felt would most fit with your style and why. Questions include: 1. What theory or theories did you most want to adopt and why? Give several sentences using the vocabulary from your text. Since my current goal is to work with individuals who are suffering from disorders that may stem from negative thoughts, I am very interested in the Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Therapy. I am interested in REBT due to the main theory that our problems are caused by our perceptions of life situations and our thoughts. Cognitive Therapy Theory has some of the same thoughts of issues. Cognitive Therapy suggests that psychological problems come from some commonplace processes such as faulty thinking. The fact that both therapy models focus on correcting the thinking of the clients interest me. Often I wonder how much of our problems are caused because we are trapped inside our own memories and self-destructing thoughts. 2. What were the specific characteristics of the theory(s) that most attracted you? Give several sentences using the vocabulary from your text....
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...Slide 1: This portion of our presentation focuses on the use of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to dispute irrational beliefs. Slide 2: Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, otherwise known as REBT, was developed when Albert Ellis combined humanistic, philosophical, and behavioral therapy in 1955. REBT is considered to be a Cognitive Behavior Therapy. REBT assumes that people contribute to their own psychological problems by the way that they interpret events and that our emotions stem mainly from our beliefs, evaluations, interpretations, and reactions. REBT assumes that thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact significantly and have a reciprocal cause-and-effect relationship and that people are born with a potential for both rational and...
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...Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT): Week 3 Assignment Lamar University Individual Counseling Theories CNDV 5311 Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy Rational Emotive Behavioral (REBT) theory was developed by Albert Ellis in the 1950’s. It is the first of the cognitive therapies and is considered a comprehensive theory of human behavior. The premise of REBT is that people contribute to their own psychological problems based on their firm beliefs that they maintain about situations and events. The thought is that our emotions come from our beliefs. Our beliefs are what influence how we construe events and ultimately can serve as a directive on how we respond to situations. Basic Concepts According to readings, humans have a capacity for happiness and growth; they also have a capacity for self-destructive behaviors. These are considered rational and irrational thought processes. While REBT’s premise is that people contribute to their own psychological problems, this therapy form does acknowledge that a client’s biological make up may also be a contributing factor to certain behavior and it is something that needs to be considered in the clients’ assessment. REBT’s objective is to get clients to a point of acceptance of themselves which includes accepting imperfections in themselves. In other words, they assist clients to begin to change their thoughts. The ABC (DEF) of the Feelings and Behaviors of clients is central framework to the theory and practice...
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...EMOTIV SYSTEMS Case Analysis Which platform should Emotiv pursue – console or PC? Focus only on the US market and assume that US has 110 million households. If Emotiv manages to convince one of the console makers in time for a fall 2008 debut, what marketing mix decisions (specifically, pricing and channel) are appropriate? How about if EPOC is only PC enabled? Emotiv has currently many options, but as per the current situation the best platform for Emotiv’s EPOC launch would be the PC market. Presently this system was being used for Professional uses like presentation of the Emotiv products. Launching this product in the PC market would also be beneficial for Emotiv as it would be able to charge higher price for it’s product. As PC users are hard-core gamers and they do not mind spending much on new products, they would definitely try the product once it is launched in the market. Moreover, Emotiv does not have to share their margins with the PC Game publishers, so Emotiv will earn a higher margin. Console manufacturers are currently not giving any proper confirmation for the integration of EPOC into their consoles. Wii has refused plainly. With Sony they are facing problems due to internal politics of the Hardware and Software divisions and Microsoft wants to follow second to market approach. Console manufacturers are also charging huge margins for the every EPOC headset sold. PC is the best platform for EPOC product launch and it will also be able to skim the...
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...EMOTIVE LANGUAGE Emotive language is all around us: * In adverts * In news headlines * In reports, speeches and interviews * In everyday interactions between people Emotive language is any language that aims to manipulate, influence or create feelings in us so that we adopt the viewpoint of the writer or speaker. Before we look at emotive language, we need to take a step back. Denotation / Connotation: Words can have two different types of meanings: * The denotative meaning = the factual, objective meaning of the word * The connotative meaning = the idea that words give, as opposed to its strict meaning Think about a rose: * Denotative meaning of rose = a flower * Connotative meaning of rose = love / passion When we talk about emotive language, we’re referring to the connotative meaning of words, i.e. the deeper meanings that these words convey and the emotions that they stir up. Now, the problem comes in where words have different emotive associations to different people. This can have unfortunate results! The following verse by John Donovan illustrates this perfectly: Call a woman a kitten, but never a cat; You can call her a mouse, cannot call her a rat; Call a woman a chicken, but never a hen Or you surely will not be her caller again. You can say she's a vision, can't say she's a sight; And no woman...
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...of the client. Albert Ellis, founder of rational- emotive therapy was born to a Jewish family in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1913 (Parrott Les III, 2003). At the age of four, he moved to Bronx New York, where he contributes most of his intelligence drive and persistence from his father who was never present in the home. Through his parents’ divorce, Albert decided not to become a teacher of Hebrew, instead a probabilistic a theist. As a young adolescent Ellis dreamed of becoming a writer, he would work until he was 30, then retire and devote his time to writing. Ellis obtained his baccalaureate degree in business administration in 1934 (Parrott LesIII, 2003) at New York City College. Despite his depressive state he remained employed until mid 1940’s (Parrott Les III, 2003). During his spare time, he wrote fictions which was very disappointing to his mythical efforts. Ellis wrote eight novels and after several publishers reject them, he decided to study psychology. Ellis continues his education and received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology in 1947 (Parrott Les III, 2003) from Columbus University. Ellis interests lead him to psychoanalysis where he practices with his patients with little change in his or her dysfunctional behavior. Ellis decided to use his own techniques in practicing with the patients. Today Ellis, remain in New York where he still sees client, group sessions and workshops annually. Rational- emotive therapy is traced to...
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...Optimal functioning is the result of a balance of emotional, social and psychological well-being (Snyder, Lopez, & Pedrotti, 2011). Optimism is an important part of creating this balance. Martin Seligman stated in his learned optimism theory that optimists use adaptive methods to help them through adversities and daily events and stressors (Snyder, Lopez, & Pedrotti, 2011). This project will seek to promote learned optimism through conducting a mini-experiment of Albert Ellis’ ABCDE model. I. Project Objective The purpose of the project is to examine if there is a difference in reaction time between morning and evening, between genders, and ages. II. Method The Red Light – Green Light Reaction Time Test (The Online Reaction Time Test, 2002) will be used to record the various reaction times of participants. 1. Activating Events / Adversities: Record events as they occur which will be interpreted by habitual thinking style. 2. Belief (Irrational): Record beliefs which will be based on interpretations of habitual thinking style in response to the event. 3. Consequences: Record the results of what the beliefs motivate on resulting actions or mindset and the emotional and behavioral consequences. 4. Disputation: Challenge beliefs and change consequences by promoting optimistic thoughts as opposed to any negative habitual thinking by analyzing the evidence that the negative beliefs are incorrect; look for alternative ways to look at the problem;...
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...My Counseling Theory Paper February 24, 2014 Professor: William Williams Student: Brittany J. Muzzey Muzzey 1 Counseling Setting It is my goal to become an Addiction Counselor at a long term residential program facility. Hopefully or more specifically I would like to be a Substance Abuse Counselor at The Jude House, Inc. I am currently working as a clinical assistant to all the current Substance Abuse Counselors. Population I Intend to Work With The population at the Jude House is very diverse. We have people come through our doors from all walks of life. People come from the streets, people come from jail, we have gang members, Muslims, Christians, etc. Most of our clients though are in some type of legal situation which has caused them to be there or from jail where they have to successfully complete the program in order to stay out of jail. A lot of them are scared so it makes them come across as resentful or angry. I’ve learned to adapt to these situations and look beyond the negative attitudes to the real root of the problem. Showing these ladies and gentlemen that someone actually does care and understand turns most of their attitudes around fast. Show them compassion and they start to open up and trust (if they’re ready to get better). If the client is not ready to admit he/she has a substance abuse problem though their attitude will not change. Unfortunately these clients usually do not make it through the program the first time they are there...
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...Abstract This paper gives the following: effective interviewing skills related to children and teens coping with child abuse and neglect and an in-depth discussion of a specific evidenced-based intervention theory to use with either children or teens that have experienced child abuse. The child abuse and neglect paper that I used for my assessment is the Sandra Horton case. The Horton family has many emotional, mental, and physical issues. The primary caregiver is Michelle Horton, a 40 year old- Caucasian, Sandra Father Brad (truck driver), is not involved- Sandra’s father, Todd (married banker) is not involved- Jenny’s father. The children involved are Sandra Horton -15 year old Jenny Horton 10 year old-Caucasian. The case was presented by the school counselor. The counselor tells me that Sandra stated that “mama tied me to the deck with chains last night to stop me from going out again with my boyfriend”. Sandra also said she and her sister “stay alone at night” because their mother, Michelle, works the third shift as an attendant at a service station. The counselor also reports that Sandra is attendant at a service station. As a Senior Social Worker at DHR assigned to the Horton case intervention, the main role I would play is case manager. Case managers are involved in locating services and assisting their clients to access those services. Case management is especially important for complex situations that involve clients who are homeless or elderly...
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...Crabb and Secular Counseling: A Comparison/Contrast Paper Gerald Williamson Liberty University Crabb and Secular Counseling: A Comparison/Contrast Paper Dr. Larry Crabb is an award winning biblical counselor who happens to author a book entitled Effective Biblical Counseling. In this book, Dr. Crabb presents important points and guidelines that other counselors like him can do in order to provide advice and aide to persons who need them the most. The books contains model of counseling, which is also integrated to the church. Placing the importance of God in his model, Dr. Crabb is a firm believer that God has granted the church to be its instrument in providing support to people who are experiencing pain and tribulations. In this paper, we particularly compare and contrast Dr. Crabb’s ideas with that of scientific studies assigned for the class. More specifically, we point intersecting points there are in the areas of Christian Counseling and developing a counseling program that could be aligned with the church and religious experience. This paper also includes discussion on the similarities and differences there are on the basic concepts and strategies of Dr. Crabb and other authors from the secular counseling community. In conclusion, we note how Dr. Crabb’s Effective Biblical Counseling contains important points that are similar to the scientific studies relative to the importance of religious elements in mental health therapy as well as training counselors in order...
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...Personal Model of Helping Randi DeSmit BSHS312 April 22, 2011 Dr. Princess Clarke Strengths and Limitations in Theories My personal model of helping includes basic ideas from Adlerian, existential, and person-centered theories and includes emphasis from behaviorism, gestalt, rational - emotive, and reality theories. I have formed my viewpoint from the vast frame up of techniques also methods I have chosen since one impression or single chosen emphasis does not number all aspects I believe to be addressed in order to be a sufficient helper. I will explain why I formed my viewpoint from each of the theories I have selected, identify strengths further limitations, and again discuss multicultural issues. The first theory I am going to cover in my diagram of helping is the Adlerian theory. I am not to say that I would put an emphasis on social interests but feel that having an understanding of others outside oneself is a weighty angle of developing wisdom about interconnectedness within one's environment. I also believe family order needs to be considered, because at times, roles are assigned also “reinforced by societal norms “(Cicirelli, 1994). Family constellation needs to personify considered, seeing the conditions within a family unit can affect behavior development and personality (Merriam - Webster, Incorporated, 2010). Forgiving a client’s former influences often helps notice details that are not completely apparent during treatment. In that example...
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...A Study Comparison of Biblical Counseling with Secular Counseling Theories Demetrius E. Hurt Liberty University CCOU 201 A Study Comparison of Biblical Counseling with Secular Counseling Theories In the world today issues surrounding mental illness are in the forefront of our healthcare systems, legal systems, social circles and yes, even in our churches. Though each of the aforementioned systems takes a different approach on how to tackle the problem of mental illness, one thing is for sure-the need for more qualified counselors is on the rise. Luckily, the counseling profession has grown and employs theories from the secular world as well as the religious world. Though the strategies and treatment goals may be different, both groups of counseling professionals work diligently to support those suffering from mental illness and bring them into a sense of well-being. To that end, the author of this paper will examine the theories and ideologies of both groups of counseling professionals, examine therapeutic remedies that are alike between the two and how they differ in the way they interact with clients and mental illness. The Goal of Christian Counseling The goal of any counseling professional is to assist the client with identifying skills and tools that will help them to achieve mental well-being. Each counselor no doubt uses a multifaceted approach with a wide menu of therapeutic options to achieve this goal. However, the Christian Counselor not only seeks...
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...Cognitive behavioral therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy is form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the important role of thinking in how we feel and what we do, or behavioral modification techniques and verbal interventions that are used on clients to alter their maladaptive thinking. It is a short term and goal-oriented psychotherapy treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. Its goal is to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind people’s difficulties, and so change the way they feel Cognitive behavioral therapy is a general term used to classify similar therapies. These therapies include Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Rational Behavior Therapy, Rational Living Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, and Dialectic Behavior Therapy. It can be used on a various types of disorders such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and addiction. History In the 1960’s psychiatrist Aaron Beck came up with the idea that his patients were having internal dialogue going on in their minds. The patient would only report a fraction of what was being thought to the therapist. Beck realized that the connection between thoughts and feelings were an important connection. That’s when he created the term automatic thoughts. Automatic thoughts are emotion filled thoughts that might pop up in the mind. Clients were not always aware of the thoughts but could learn to identify and describe them. The reason why Beck called it Cognitive Behavioral...
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...Chance Journey Counseling Theory Laurie Hartlein Liberty University Abstract Throughout life we will all experience trials, heartaches, and discouragement. At some point in our lives we will strive to change the quality of our lives, build healthier relationships, and improve our communication skills. It is my belief that everyone deserves a second chance to build a strong and meaningful life. The journey through life forces us to deal with our past, present, and future. My theory is one of hope and will provide encouragement to focus on feelings and behaviors. The following research will provide an insight into Adlerian and Reality, Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, Person-Centered, Gestalt, REBT, and Existential therapy. Keywords: journey, chance, encouragement, relationships, communication Philosophical Assumptions At some point in life everyone wants to feel as though they are truly being heard and understood by others. I believe empathy is at the core of understanding and developing a relationship with the client. Elliott, Bohart, Watson, and Greenberg (2011) re-emphasize Carl Rogers’ definition of empathy as “the therapist’s sensitive ability and willingness to understand the client’s thoughts, feelings and struggles from the client’s point of view” (Elliott, Bohart, Watson, and Greenberg, p44, 2011). Once empathy and a trusting relationship are established the ideas and skills for change and acceptance can be introduced. Change is not always...
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...Cognitive Theory Applied to Joe and Jane Intervention # 1: What: According to Cognitive Theory, you focus on helping the client change thoughts and behaviors. The theory states that adversity or an activating event contributes to cognitive distortions and beliefs that cause emotional and behavioral difficulties. Albert Ellis created Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT). This therapy identifies cognitive distortions to help understand the client’s beliefs about the situation. You can then examine evidence to support or dispute their core beliefs. The therapy uses the A B C model. A, is an adversity or activating event, B is the individuals core beliefs, and C, is emotional consequences (Rappaport, 2013). In the case of Joe and Jane, Joe believes that getting married will ruin their relationship. This is why Joe does not want to get married. How: I will start by explaining to Joe that I would like to use REBT and explain the concept to him in detail. I will ask him, how it made him feel when Jane gave him an ultimatum about getting married. Using the A B C model, I will ask him why he thinks they will end up in divorce if they get married. When, he brings up his parents and siblings divorces I will ask him if he knows why they divorced. I will say well that is unfortunate that they divorced. I will ask, how does it relate, to you and Jane’s relationship. When he says, it has nothing to do with Jane and me, and then I will ask Joe how he feels now. For...
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