The theory chosen to treat Fred base on the case study is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Fred will benefit of this approach because his auditory hallucinations can be address by making Fred understand what is triggering the hallucinations and how he can manage these symptoms. Fred will express his thoughts and experiences and with the help of the therapies he will be able to identify negative thoughts and determine what drives them. Fred also has difficulty carrying out tasks which made it difficult for him to keep a job. Fred will also benefit from cognitive rehearsal techniques by asking Fred to imagine doing a task in successive steps; this will help him to increase the chances of doing the actual task successfully. Therapists can also work with Fred in teaching him how to self monitor his behavior, thoughts and feelings in order to understand what trigger them and the frequency. Fred could use his phone or diary to …show more content…
Fred will practice these skills first individually and then as he progresses he can practice in groups. Cognitive behavioral approach can help Fred to manage his paranoia by identifying and learning to tolerate destructive thoughts and no act on them. Role acquisition and social skills training practice model for occupational therapy have six principals that explain the sequence of how therapies that will work with a client to learn or improve their skills. The therapist will help Fred to develop a social role, interpersonal skills, and abilities necessary to perform different occupations. Fred needs to learn to learn how to dress properly, being independent with personal hygiene, grooming, social skills, and how to perform and finish task in a sequence and effective manner to be able to hold a job. Since Fred was unable to achieve any goals during his
The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework defines an occupational profile as “the initial step in the evaluation process that provides an understanding of the client’s occupational history and experience, patterns of daily living, interests, values, and needs (2014).” During this process the client’s problems and concerns about daily occupations are identified then the client’s main concerns are determined (American Occupational Therapy Association, 2014). Occupational Therapists strive to be holistic and client-centered, and the occupational profile is one method to ensure treatment takes on these characteristics. During the occupational profile the clients share their priorities based on what is important to them, and the therapist
Rehabilitation: Provide adaptations and modifications for physical and cognitive dysfunction. Developmental: Theoretical Assumptions Human development occurs in an orderly fashion throughout the cycle. Steps within the developmental process are sequential and none can be skipped. Client-Centered Frame of Reference: This Frame of Reference is developed from the work of Carl Rogers. It views the client as the center of all therapeutic activity, and the client's needs and goals direct the delivery of the Occupational Therapy
Psychotherapy integration is best explained as an attempt to look beyond and across the dimensions of a single therapy approach, to examine what one can learn from other perspectives, and how one’s client’s can benefit from various ways of administering therapy (Corey, 2013). Research has shown that a variety of treatments are equally effective when administered by therapist who believe in them and client’s that accept them (Corey, 2013). Therefore, one of the best aspects of utilizing an integrative approach is that, in most cases, if a therapist understands how and when to incorporate therapeutic interventions, they usually can’t go wrong. While integrating different approaches can be beneficial for the client, it is also important for the
Occupation is defined as “activites of everyday life, names, organized and given meaning by individuals and a culture” (Association, 2006). This article also discusses the historical aspects of occupational therapy. Occupational therapy was founded by many different professionals with different backgrounds, that came together to share the same idea about how occupational therapy should be and the importance of activites for a person. This article also talks about different types of services that occupational therapy offers. Occupational therapists and assistances can work in many different settings. With the variety of settings a therapist and assistance can work in, the services that are offered there are different. Some different services that can be offered at these settings can include community mobility skills, stress management, alternative routines and habits, and more. It is important for therapists and assistances to know what settings offer what type of services when they are referencing their client to a new setting. The last topic this article discussed
Townsend, E. (ed.) (2002) Enabling occupation: an occupational therapy perspective. Ottawa: Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
Cognitive disorders can seriously affect those who are afflicted with them. You cannot be discriminated against because of your cognitive disorder, as they are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). But, the ADA does not specifically define what it considers to be a cognitive disability. Since different people define cognitive disabilities differently, it can be difficult to determine exactly which conditions fall into that category. The following information will help define cognitive disabilities and how they related to the the work world and disability benefits.
The article I have chosen relates to our Introduction to Occupational Therapy (OCT 100) class by encompassing several of the topics we have covered throughout the spring semester. I believe this article relates to OCT 100 because the students use some of the most relevant components
I come from a big, loving, catholic family. We are all very close and friendly to each other and to the ones around us. Making friends comes easy and we tend to treat everyone like family. We see the good in everyone and welcome anyone with open arms. Anxiety, depression and alcoholism do run on both the maternal and paternal sides of my family. I have not been medically diagnosed with either depression or anxiety but I do present signs and symptoms of both. Unfortunately, my family does not believe in medical intervention such as therapy and medication when it comes to mental stability. Due to my family’s beliefs in such things, it is hard to seek support when it comes to getting help and treatment from them.
A., de Rijk, A., Van Hoof, E., & Donceel, P. 2011). The therapist has to assess the patient to see if they have a need for splints or supports which may benefit the patient and then step in to help design the specific assistive devices needed. It is the job of the occupational therapist to come up with plans to overcome the inconvenient limitations while still helping the patient to reduce strain and prevent further damage by teaching them techniques that will conserve their energy. There are a variety of different ways to make daily living much easier. The most crucial part of therapy is assessing the patient's environment. All the people, cultural conditions and physical objects that are around them, create their environment. The behavior and development of people is a direct result of the interaction between them and their surroundings. A patient's behavior is greatly affected when they are mismatched with their environment. A person's environment match is present when the person's level of competence matches the demands of the environment. Full participation by the patient is required to make it practicable. “The science and practice of occupational therapy are well suited to develop, refine, and test approaches to translate therapeutic gains into
Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy has been known to be the most efficient type of therapy when treating this mental problem. Cognitive therapy is a specific type of therapy that teaches people more, new adaptive ways to think and act. The treatment was involved in ...
Occupational therapy (OT) theory offers valuable contribution to support professionalization since possessing a unique body of knowledge is essential to define a profession (Cooper, 2012). To utilize theory effectively, it is essential to differentiate between generic and specific theory as knowledge of the core theory helps to form OT identity and action as a practicing practitioner. In this essay, OT theory refers only to philosophy and OT specific models. Frame of references (FOR) will not be included since it can be shared with the other professions (Boniface & Seymour, 2012).
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is among the most extensively tested psychotherapies for depression. Many studies have confirmed the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as a treatment for depression. This paper will provide background information about the intervention, address the target population, and describe program structure and key components. It will also provide examples of program implementation, challenges/barriers to implementing the practice, address how the practice supports recovery from a serious mental illness standpoint and provide a summary. Although there are several types of therapy available to treat depression and other mood disorders, CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) has been one of the most widely used. It is thought to be very effective in treating depression in adolescents and adults. CBT is targeted to quickly resolve maladaptive thoughts and behaviors without inquiring greatly into why those thoughts and behaviors occur as opposed to other forms of psychotherapy.
O’Brien, J. C., & Hussey S. M. (2012). Introductory questions. Introduction to occupational therapy (4-5). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
“Cognitive-behavior therapy refers to those approaches inspired by the work of Albert Ellis (1962) and Aaron Beck (1976) that emphasize the need for attitude change to promote and maintain behavior modification” (Nichols, 2013, p.185). A fictitious case study will next be presented in order to describe ways in which cognitive behavioral therapy can be used to treat the family members given their presenting problems.
Cole, M. B., & Tufano, R. (2008). Applied theories in occupational therapy: A practical approach. Thorofare, New Jersey, United States of America: Slack Inc.