PCN 500 Grand Canyon Week 5 Assignment

Details:

Read the “Case Study Analysis.”

Select one of the following theories that you feel best applies to treating the client in the case study:

1-    Cognitive

2-    Cognitive Behavioral

3-    Reality

Write a 750-1,000-word analysis of the case study using the theory you chose. Include the following in your analysis.

1-    What concepts of the theory make it the most appropriate for the client in the case study?

2-    Why did you choose this theory over the others?

3-    What will be the goals of counseling and what intervention strategies are used to accomplish those goals?

4-    Is the theory designed for short- or long-term counseling?

5-    What will be the counselor’s role with this client?

6-    What is the client’s role in counseling?

7-    For what population(s) is this theory most appropriate? How does this theory address the social and cultural needs of

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Cognitive, Cognitive Behavioral, and Reality Therapies

Introduction

There are many ways to approach mental health. Some people prefer one therapy over another, while others may use a combination of different approaches. In this post, we’ll explore three popular therapies: cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), cognitive therapy and reality therapy.

Cognitive therapy focuses on cognitive processes, such as thoughts and beliefs, rather than behavior.

Cognitive therapy focuses on cognitive processes, such as thoughts and beliefs, rather than behavior. It can be used to treat depression and anxiety disorders, as well as other mental health problems like eating disorders or substance abuse. Cognitive therapy is based on the idea that people’s thoughts influence their emotions and actions in significant ways; therefore, it helps clients identify patterns in their thinking that lead them down paths of negativity or self-defeating behaviors.

The goal of cognitive therapy is to change the way a person thinks about themselves and their world so they are able to make more constructive decisions from a rational perspective—and this typically involves identifying unhelpful or irrational thoughts (such as “I’m worthless”), then teaching new ways of looking at things (e.g., by replacing negative self-referencing statements with positive ones).

Cognitive-behavioral therapy aims to change a person’s views and behavior through various strategies.

CBT is based on the idea that thoughts, emotions and behaviors are connected. The therapist helps you understand how your thoughts affect your feelings, which then leads to actions (behaviors).

In simple terms: if you have negative thoughts about yourself or others, it can lead to depressed moods and anxiety. If you have anxious thoughts about something happening in the future, it can make dealing with it more difficult than it needs to be—so instead of focusing on what’s happening right now, we tend to focus on our fears instead. This leads us into either avoidance strategies (i.e., not facing our fears) or catastrophizing situations (thinking everything will end badly).

The CBT therapist will help you challenge your negative thoughts and replace them with more realistic ones. They’ll also help you learn how to change your behavior in response to these thoughts, which helps reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.

Reality therapy is based on the idea that people can change their lives by changing their actions.

Reality therapy is based on the idea that people can change their lives by changing their actions. It focuses on what is real, rather than what people think is real. Reality therapists believe that by focusing on a person’s thoughts and beliefs, they can help him or her to make better choices in life.

Reality therapy also emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one’s actions and learning from mistakes. In addition, reality therapy aims to change a person’s views and behavior through various strategies including cognitive restructuring (changing negative cognitive patterns), behavior modification (changing negative behaviors), meditation/relaxation techniques (reducing stress levels) and other methods such as yoga or tai chi exercises which are believed to improve health while reducing stress levels

The goal of reality therapy is to help people identify their core beliefs and values, which are the underlying causes for their negative thoughts and behaviors. A person’s core beliefs are those that are most important to him or her; these may include things like: “I am not good enough,” or “People must love me in order for me to feel loved.”

These three theories have similar goals and share some overlap, but they are not the same.

These three theories have similar goals and share some overlap, but they are not the same.

• Cognitive therapy is a psychotherapeutic approach that focuses on changing thoughts, beliefs and behaviors.

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that uses cognitive restructuring to challenge negative automatic thoughts or “cognitive distortions” in order to change behavior.

• Reality therapy aims to help people deal with their problems by focusing on their environment rather than changing their internal attitudes or beliefs

Conclusion

In conclusion, I hope that you have learned about the similarities between these three therapies and know more about how they can be used to help people. If you have any questions or concerns about mental health, please don’t hesitate to reach out!