Behavior Therapy Case Summary

Introduction This paper will document the clinical work with a 32-year-old male client named Jason who is currently suffering with clinical depression, anxiety, physical health issues, and social isolation. Jason’s concerns are examined using the behavior theory and cognitive behavioral theory. Furthermore, three evidence based treatments are discussed and applied to Jason. Lastly, a qualitative and qualitative measure is presented to evaluated the chosen intervention.
Case summary
Jason is a 32-year-old heterosexual Caucasian male. He experiences physical health issues, suffers from hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia. In the past year Jason has had several seizures and migraines. For the past 5 years Jason has remained single. Jason’s last significant relationship was four years in length. Currently, Jason lives independently, for 3 years he has been renting a large duplex in a deplorable part of the city. The landlord is a friend of Jason’s. The current living situations

BT is a structured approach guided by the therapist, action based and a highly focused form of therapy. Behavior therapy is measured with the goal to increase the client’s participation in positive activities or experiences. Self-monitoring, scheduling weekly activities, role playing and behavior modification are techniques used in behavior therapy (Herkov, 2016).
The effectiveness of behavior therapy is supported by quantitative research as well as BT can be solidly demonstrated. For example, Walsh, 2010 reports that a meta -analyses of individuals diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) reveals that behavioral therapy methods were as effective as mediations. Exposure and relaxation therapies were used to improved self-control. Utilizing these behavior therapies, the study showed improvements with obsession, compulsion and depression (p.