Family Therapy
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This 8 page paper begins with an explanation of cybernetics, first order and second order cybernetics, leading into a discussion of constructivism, social constructivism and postmodernism and family therapy. Three specific therapeutic approaches are discussed in terms of family therapy: solution-focused, structural, and person-centered. Different aspects are discussed, including the therapist's role, the focus of the therapy, the goals, the types of environments the therapist would establish and general comments. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Family Therapy Case Study For Analysis
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This 11 page paper evaluates a fictitious case study of a woman who has been coping with several issues including alcoholism and child sexual abuse within the immediate family. The case study is relayed, inclusive of a family history, and recommendations for therapy are made. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Family Therapy Case Study: A Review of Applicable Literature
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This 9 page paper provides a short case study involving alcoholism, child abuse, teen pregnancy, shopping addiction and compulsive gambling. A literature review is conducted for the problems discussed as well as for positive attributes found in the case. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Freudian Psychotherapy and Short-Term Dynamic Therapy
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This 15 page paper compares Freudian analysis to Short-Term Dynamic Therapy. The two methods are explored in detail. The methods are discussed in general and compared and contrasted. Freudian therapy is defended as still viable but other methods are considered useful as well. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Gender Considerations in Art Therapy
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A 5 page exploration of the ways gender can impact the therapeutic goal. The emphasis is made that gender is not a biological issue but rather a sociological construct. Consequently, all types of considerations must be made in order to best design the therapeutic approach to be most effective for a specific client. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Gestalt Therapy to Treat 9/11 Victims
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This 5 page paper explores Gestalt therapy as a method to treat those psychologically affected by the terrorist attacks. The incidents on September 11th are discussed as well as the specific psychological effects people in America have experienced since that time. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Group Cohesion And Group Therapy
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A 13 page paper that begins with definitions of group cohesion. The writer discusses the group development process through which cohesion is established. The essay reports research regarding the necessity of cohesion for positive outcomes. The essay also includes a discussion of the ways in which the therapist can help the group to become cohesive. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Group Counseling / People with Developmental Disabilities
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A 5 page research paper exploring the benefits of group counseling of persons who are mentally retarded. There are very few studies to be found in the literature because this approach has historically been ignored for this population. Research does, however, point to the benefits of group counseling. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Group Counseling For The HIV/AIDS Population
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5 pages in length. The HIV/AIDS population faces considerably more challenges than other members of society, in that they have to struggle just to achieve a modicum of acceptance. Their societal counterparts, who are frequently ignorant to deeper issues surrounding the disease, often unknowingly make them feel inadequate and worthless when it comes their life choices. Incorporating group counseling as a means by which to overcome the not-so-invisible boundaries that intrude upon an individual's right to exist is a most effective way to address the inherent fear, isolation and depression associated with HIV/AIDS, as well as win back a person's sense of self. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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