Other than relieving the negative and positive symptoms of schizophrenia, it is imperative to integrate these patients into the society via Cognitive Remediation therapy (CRT). CRT has been defined as a behavioural training-based intervention that aims to improve cognitive processes (attention, memory, executive function, social cognition or metacognition) with the goal of durability and generalisation (Cognitive Remediation Experts Workshop (CREW), Florence, April 2010). Cognitive remediation strategies can be split into two main models: “compensatory” and “restorative” . The “compensatory” treatments try to eradicate or to bypass the specific cognitive deficit, using the patient’s residual cognitive abilities with or without the community …show more content…
Scaffolding is when the patient is encouraged to use previously established areas of competence, whilst help is provided with new aspects of learning by carefully regulating the complexity of material to be learnt. Massed practice is conducted in a set of repeated tasks (at least 2-3 times per week) to encourage the retention and application of the skills developed. Information processing strategies include verbalization, information reduction, task simplification into smaller easy-to-remember steps, providing written prompts, chunking, self-monitoring, mnemonic strategies, categorization, organization, and planning. These strategies are applied differently and to varying degrees in different methods of cognitive remediation for each patient. CRT should be tailored specifically for each patient of differing needs and goals to ameliorate cognitive dysfunction of varying degree. To improving cognitive abilities in a community setting, CRT should be modified by occupational therapists (OTs) within the framework of a psychiatric rehabilitation programme (PRP), with a functional goal in
“Update on Family Psychoeducation for Schizophrenia” was published in the March 2000 issue of the Schizophrenia Bulletin by Oxford Journals. Schizophrenia Bulletin is written for medical academics specialising in the field of Schizophrenia and assumes a background understanding of the field. However it is aimed at “the widest possible audience” (Oxford Journals, para 2, 2012) and thus seeks readership of those involved in the field, in a less medical nature also.
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
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Family Interventions for Psychosis Psychosocial treatments for schizophrenia are not new in the research literature. Psychological treatments have been previously used in the treatment of schizophrenia. For example in terms of behaviour therapy, operant approaches such as token economy programmes were used in the 1960s and 1970s to improve the behaviour of patients in long stay hospitals. However, the evidence suggests that the clinical gains were limited and did not generalise beyond the therapeutic setting and also did not address delusional convictions (Alford 1986; Himadi et al 1991).
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This assignment was conducted with myself as the counsellor and Olivia, a fellow classmate, as the client. A fifteen minute counselling session occurred and was recorded, in order for students to be able to critically analyze their counselling skills. Olivia felt the need to talk with a counsellor due to the pressure she is experiencing trying to fit all of her commitments into her weekly schedule. Olivia is currently struggling with splitting her time between her family, friends, school, and new fitness goals. Throughout this counselling session various techniques were used in the beginning stage, action stage and ending stage of the counselling session. These techniques were used throughout these stages of counselling to gain information
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a variant of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), is a treatment specifically designed to address posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (Shou et al. 2017). In this group format, CPT will be used to treat individuals who have experienced PTSD, resulting from police brutality. CPT is typically run in a group setting; this form of treatment can be utilized in individual treatment as well (Monson et al. 2013). CPT captures information utilizing; exercise techniques in order for individuals with PTSD to express their internal emotions regarding their traumatic life event that is stored within the brain. Through this technique, clients can associate intrusive or distressing thoughts, nightmares, and flashbacks to
Classical antipsychotic treatments are commonly used to treat schizophrenic patients with major positive symptoms of schizophrenia, such as Thorazine, Haldol, and Stelazine (Gleitman et al., 2011). Antipsychotic treatments are usually administered with a variety of psychosocial treatments including social skills training, vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, family therapy, or individual therapy (Barlow & Durand, 2014). This is to reduce relapse and help the patient improve their skills in deficits and comply in consuming the
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A mental health counselor develops a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families and groups to accomplish mental health and career goals. Helping others to accomplish their goals and listening to various stories of hardship have always played a part in my life. Stories of others have helped me get through rough times, and so did my own personal stories do the same for others. My story may help save a life tomorrow. It is a rewarding career path that one may enjoy which requires excellent communication skills and a commit between each other.
The main purpose of this research is to promote the use of the theory of rehabilitation. It is to make sure that the order imposed on child offender is in line with the Child Act 2001. This type of principle seeks to bring changes to the offenders . The ultimate goal of this theory is to restore a convicted offender to a place in the society through some combination of treatment, education and training. This theory will help and support the offenders by utilizes the punishment with other way than imprisonment. It reduces the possibility of future criminality. This theory is essential in helping the child offenders because without this theory, practitioners and clients will be unaware of an intervention and their relationship to the causes of offending . As an analogy, theory of rehabilitation is like topological maps, they provide a comprehensive guide for navigating one’s way through the reintegration process . Example of rehabilitation that has been practiced in Malaysia is the program by Department of Social Welfare Malaysia which rehabilitation program for children in conflict with the law .
Mental health refers to the state of individuals psychologically, emotionally and socially. Mental health affects a person’s emotions, feelings, thoughts, and sections when exposed to different situations. Furthermore, mental health is responsible for a person’s reaction to stress and other social conditions. Generally, mental health affects how a person relates to others and their ability to understand and interact with them. Therefore, problems that affect a person’s mental health affect the abilities to socialize, their feelings, moods, reaction to situations. The person experiencing mental health problem may portray different behaviors when confronted with different issues. Mental health issues have several