Children and Divorce: The Advantages of Group Therapy
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A 14 page discussion of the benefits of group therapy in dealing with children of divorced families. Emphasizes the need for well-trained and experienced group therapists in dealing with these sometimes complex situations. In addition to the qualifications of the therapist, however, a number of outside factors such as family cooperation and structure can have a tremendous impact on the effectiveness of group therapy in divorce. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Children with behavioural disorders
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A paper which looks at children with behavioural disorders in relation to the school environment, with reference to the way in which such children should be assessed and the reasons why they underachieve in school.
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Children, Adolescents, & Suicide
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An in-depth 6 page analysis of child & adolescent suicide based upon research. Using journal references, the paper cites various theories, statistics, and so forth to detail the causal motivational factors behind childhood suicide. 11 items referenced in bibliography.
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Classification: Adolescence
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6 pages in length. Observing a group of adolescents just embarking upon their adulthood provides the student with an opportunity to experience human physiological and psychological changes at their most profound state. When the student chooses the four groups of classifications associated with adolescence, it will be important to keep in mind all the life-changing events occurring during the teenage years; as such, issues like diet/body type, aggression and establishing peer groups are pertinent to this examination. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Clinical Depression In Adolescents
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20 pages in length. Fighting clinical depression at any age can represent one of the most challenging struggles an individual faces throughout his or her entire life. When the sufferer is an adolescent, however, those challenges automatically multiply due to the early stage of life depression is experienced, as well as the inability for young adults to understand why they are depressed at such a vulnerable age. Various components can play a role in the onset of adolescent clinical depression; correspondingly, the current choice of therapy provides a much greater range of treatment beyond the conventional psychopharmacological approach. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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Cognitive Behavior Theory And Adolescents
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20 pages in length. Psychology as a discipline has come to be an essential element in the overall aspect of human life. Without its influential element, myriad individuals would not be able to properly function within their world. The practice of psychology has proven to be more than merely a treatment for the affluent or the crazy; rather, it has been embraced by mainstream society as a means by which people are able to work out various psychological situations. No longer is such treatment considered taboo in a world where mental imbalance is quite prevalent. An example of such mainstream approaches is that of cognitive behavioral therapy for adolescents, illustrating how powerful one's thought process truly is with regard to one's overall mental and physical health. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and the Case Study of "Juan"
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This 15 page paper provides an overview of a case of a 14 year old boy, "Juan," and proposes the use of CBT, cognitive behavioral therapy, as treatment. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Community-Based Behavioral Intervention in Addressing Conduct Disorder
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A 4 page outline of Conduct Disorder and one means of addressing the problem. This paper recommends community-based behavioral interventional tactics which target positively impacting parent/child interaction. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Conduct Disorder: A Review of the Literature and a Proposed Study
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A 17 page overview of conduct disorder. This paper relates that the author's own childhood experiences cemented their interest in this disorder. A detailed review of five articles is provided as is a proposal for additional research. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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