Cbt Reflection

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Introduction The biopsychosocial paradigm involves several entities of individuals, environmental and situational experiences specifically neuroplasticity, and psychosocial genomics. The brain is an intrinsic organ that has proven to be astonishingly scientific. Social workers have the opportunity to work within a diverse multidisciplinary team, making it that more imperative that professional preparation is garnished. This paper discusses the readings of Sands and Gellis (2012), and Garland and Howard (2009) and relates the discussion to two ways in which these readings can be applied to social work practice. In addition, potential challenges encountered such as ethical, personal, and skill-level that social workers face when implementing …show more content…

Previous information gained related to CBT had no concrete data related to the brain and the fact that there are several studies involving participants and their outcomes in conjunction with CBT treatment modalities displaying working alterations in the arrangement of the brain. In addition, research also suggested that there was a significant correlation of twins exposure to schizophrenia based upon genetics and the environment (Sands and Gellis, 2012). CBT is a popular treatment modality that is utilized in the social work profession, making it imperative that social workers stay abreast of the latest information related to CBT. Having no knowledge of the many, varieties of scientific studies related to the brain and the positive effect CBT have had proved to be significantly informative. Furthermore, I have always been fascinated by twins and the ways in which genes have expounded effects on individuals socially, mentally, physically, and spiritually so taking into context the biopsychosocial paradigm when treating clients significantly benefits …show more content…

For example, it would unethical to fabricate information within a neuroplasticity research study with the sole intent of providing groundbreaking treatment methods. If the aforementioned occurrence transpired, not only would participants suffer tremendously, but also the social work profession. Evidence-based practices are tremendously imperative methods that social workers must utilize to obtain the best information in regards to providing superior treatment to the clients. One personal, social work implication that could impede appropriate practicing methods is abolishing the method of reframing clients negative and painful life experiences, instead opting to ignore the client and the information that is presented to me during therapy sessions. Who is a better person to speak about their experiences than the client? Garland and Howard (2009) utilize the example of treating individuals that have experienced sexual trauma and the therapy tool of reframing their mindset to empower them as survivors rather than victims. It would be completely inappropriate to ignore client’s sexually traumatic experiences, or implement rape myths into social work practice. Through the completion of both reading assignments it has been brought to my attention that I have a significant amount of information to gain if I want to enhance my skill-level specifically when

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