Cbt And Narrative Therapy For My Client s Post Traumatic...

Introduction Throughout the semester, we analyzed two very different treatment modalities of therapeutic interventions. These methods were Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Narrative Therapy. The framework and strategy behind each of these concepts could benefit a particular client depending on diagnosis and various other factors. Moreover, in some instances, a combination of both therapeutic interventions may be most constructive. In this paper, I will introduce my client and provide details of his life history in order to explore his clinical diagnoses and examine how his presenting issues are affecting his day to day functioning. I will evaluate CBT and narrative therapy models to determine what approach would be most productive to use in therapeutic sessions with this client. I will explore what researchers have discovered about CBT and narrative therapy in regards to the efficiency of treatment for my client’s Post Traumatic Stress Disorder diagnosis. I will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of both therapies and choose the therapeutic approach that is substantiated by research for the best possible outcome for my client. Upon completion of this evaluation, I will examine my own cultural power and privilege relative to this individual and reflect on my professional strengths and limitations in using the selected therapeutic framework. Client and Problem Description My client is fifteen year old. He is a Hispanic male. He has been involved with theShow MoreRelatedBefivfbowbofboip11296 Words   |  6 Pages 1) Identify what additional information you would need to begin treatment with this client? One of the most important aspects of counseling is to learn how your client copes with their struggles. I found that this was not covered in the â€Å"Karen† intake. If I were to go back and complete an assessment with her, I would most definitely cover this topic in further detail, specifically with her traumatic event with her own personal experience with her car accident as well as losing her fatherRead MorePost Traumatic Stress Disorder ( Ptsd )2731 Words   |  11 Pagesnot understand the effects of war and mental illness nor how to treat it. In this paper, I will discuss the history of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), explain the diagnostic description, and describe etiology and treatment for PTSD. History of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and War Although not recognized as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), symptoms of this disorder have been noted throughout the centuries. Not only has it been known by several names, but has also repeatedly been misunderstoodRead MoreCognitive Behavioural Therapy for Ptsd9239 Words   |  37 PagesBehavioural and related Therapies for the Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Abstract In this paper the therapies related to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) will be studied in order to determine the applicability thereof for the treatment (and prevention) of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD will be summarised as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders edition 4 with revisions (DSM-IV-TR). The therapy models, their theory andRead MoreOcd - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment131367 Words   |  526 PagesCOGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR OCD This page intentionally left blank COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR OCD DAVID A. CLARK THE GUILFORD PRESS New York London  © 2004 The Guilford Press A Division of Guilford Publications, Inc. 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012 www.guilford.com All rights reserved Paperback edition 2007 Except as noted, no part of this book may be reproduced, translated, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical