Psychological Disorders, Therapies, and Treatments Michelle Striewski GS110 F14 Section 13 Instructor: Billie Gilliam December 14, 2014 Psychological Disorders, Therapies, and Treatments I have chosen these two topics for my paper because I have a child who suffers from a mental disorder. She has been diagnosed with bipolar depressive disorder (Also known as manic depressive disorder). She has been diagnosed wrongly for many years. We have been to many psychologists, psychiatrists, medical…
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The purpose of this paper is to explore the outcome and effectiveness of clients and or patients currently in treatment. This paper will further examine various areas of client symptoms, quality of life, social role function, and mental health to name a few. In addition, this instrument also compares any changes over time from the beginning of therapy to the end of therapy. The results of this outcome may be further utilized in other assessments for additional evaluation of extended treatment…
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Borderline Personality Disorder Research Paper Shannon Allen Melissa Patton, MA, HS-BCP Abnormal Psychology 25644 March 8, 2013 THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER Abstract: This paper will discuss the causes and psychological impact of borderline personality disorder. It will also talk about how to treat those impacted by borderline personality disorder. Introduction: This article discusses the significance of psychotherapy options in treating borderline personality…
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being. The following paper looks at several different elements of the addiction treatment environment, and from differing modalities to success rates, addiction treatment is examined, contrasted and compared. Modalities There are many options for the treatment of alcohol and drug addition. These treatments are referred to as modalities. Treatment modalities are most often referred…
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When I first heard about occupational therapy, I would have never envisioned squeezing paper towels as a beneficial activity. “Juan”, a Head Start student in occupational therapy (OT), sneaked over to the faucet to pour a cup of water. When I nudged Joe, the OT, to Juan's attention, Joe snatched a handful of paper towels. “Juan, I have a game for you.” The occupational therapist sat him down and squashed the paper into the cup. Fortunately, there was a rubber bowl at the table. Joe wrung the towel…
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Career Research Paper As a child the human body had always fascinated me. I don't know want it was that sparked my interest in this, but I new I had a calling for an career in this pathway. With a little bit of research I came across the profession of physical therapy. After a little bit of reading I thought to myself that this might be for me. By having to understand the biomechanics of the body and having to effectively treat a patient; With the added bonuses here and there, physical therapy sounds…
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Proposal for Evidence Based Practice Paper Michelle A. Steen University of North Carolina at Pembroke Abstract This paper explores the proposed use of Dialectic Therapy (DBT) on adolescents between the ages of twelve and eighteen who are diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa (AN). It will address the nature and extent of the issue of AN in the target population, weigh the positive and negative aspects of different types of therapies on the target population and show the potential limitations…
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Career Research Paper: Physical Therapy Every year around nine million adults around the world utilize outpatient physical therapy services. Physical therapy is a popular field and is needed all over the world. There are more than two hundred thousand physical therapists just in the United States. Pursuing a career in physical therapy is something I am interested in because it helps those in need. To pursue this career there are certain schooling, personality traits, and skills required. In order…
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In 1993, Marsha Linehan created Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) by modifying Cognitive Behavior Therapy. She based DBT off of the idea that there should be a balance between acceptance and change, thus creating the “dialectic” from which the treatment’s name stemmed (Linehan 1993a; Linehan 1993b). She also integrated and adapted concepts from Zen teaching and practice (Rizvi and Linehan 2001). Although most well known as a treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Linehan originally…
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“word” and the “thing” in the history of sex. The condition is now labeled as hypersexual disorder. This condition is now up for consideration as a diagnosis to be included as a research topic in the DSM-5. In a paper published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine researchers studied two hundred seven people who had visited outpatient clinics and reported problematic sexual behavior. The clinics offered either specific counseling and treatment for sexual addiction or more general treatment for drug addiction…
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