Introductory Information for Therapists

Author(s):  
John Piacentini ◽  
Audra Langley ◽  
Tami Roblek

This chapter presents background information on the treatment program, including diagnostic criteria for OCD, research into the treatment program, the role of medication, the cognitive-behavioural model of OCD, and the role of the family in the treatment program.

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Fadel Ali Falah Al-Zoubi ◽  
Ibrahim El-Zraigat

The objective of study was examining impacts of peers’ pressure, and the variable of self-esteem on levels of aggression at general secondary students, males and females. Aggression is known as any type of behavior meant to hurt others. Aggression always merges in the context of dealing among individuals (such as emotional and social difficulties, fewness of self-esteem, peers-discarding, and studying failure), environing character is tice (such as poverty, weakness of family supervisors, limited social support, and conflicts with the family) limiting factors that cause aggression are considered a vital matter to specify precautions of it. This qualitative rational research aims at examining impacts of variables of peers’ pressure, and self-esteem on prediction with levels of aggression at general secondary students. The sample of study consisted of 411 male and female students and they have been randomly chosen from 720 students and the general secondary students in Jerash governorate. The participants answered the questionnaire of aggression and scale of peers’-pressure, and scale of self-esteem in their classes during periods of research. Date had been analyzed by using hierarchy method analysis of using hierarchy method analyzing the multi-declension. It was pin-pointed that peers’ pressure was an effective predictor in explaining levels of aggression relative to hierarchy of analyzing the multi-declension of the general secondary students, males and females. Moreover, it was pin-pointed that self-esteem was in the second rank from part of the relationship with aggression amongst the general secondary students, males and females. It was clear that peers’ pressure had an impact indicative to the general secondary students’ aggression in the deeds connected with prevention of aggression, and it is necessary to teach the general secondary students how to adapt with pressure, and how to say “no”. Leaning on these results, we recommend that schools to students how to prevent violence and aggression. In addition to that, we recommend to use cognitive behavioural technicalities to raise the level of the general secondary students’ awareness with non-beneficial behaviour and motivating to aggression so that they can amend such behaviour.


2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 318-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roxanne Barrett ◽  
Abigail L. Wroe ◽  
Fiona L. Challacombe

Background: The cognitive-behavioural model of perinatal OCD suggests the role of increased sense of responsibility during the perinatal period in the development and maintenance of obsessive-compulsive symptoms. However, the idiosyncratic nature of responsibility attitudes and interpretations of intrusions is not fully understood. Aims: To investigate how responsibility interpretations regarding intrusions vary across the perinatal period and how this relates to obsessive-compulsive symptomatology. Method: 94 women (26 antenatal, 35 postpartum and 33 non-childbearing controls) completed measures of responsibility attitudes and interpretations regarding specific intrusions (either general or baby-related), as well as obsessive-compulsive symptomatology, anxiety and depression. Results: Postpartum ratings of responsibility interpretations regarding baby-related intrusions were significantly higher than: i) postpartum ratings of responsibility interpretations regarding non-baby intrusions; and ii) control group responsibility interpretations. The groups were not significantly different regarding general responsibility ratings. Ratings of baby-related responsibility interpretations predicted variance in obsessive-compulsive symptomatology. Conclusion: The postpartum group showed significant differences in responsibility interpretations regarding baby-related intrusions. These responsibility interpretations were shown to predict obsessive-compulsive symptomatology.


Author(s):  
V. Mark Durand

Chapter 1 provides introductory information for therapists on the background and purpose of this program, sleep disorders, diagnostic criteria for pediatric sleep problems, the evidence base of the treatment program, its limits and benefits and the role of medications are also discussed. An overview of sleep, its stages and schedules, is also included.


Genealogy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Graeme Aplin

Genealogical research often focuses to varying degrees on the family tree and the ancestors that inhabit it, often ignoring, or at least downplaying, broader issues. There is, however, much scope for broadening the research by adding leaves and flowers to the fruit (the people) on the tree. The broader context to a person’s ancestry is often intriguing and enlightening, providing background information that places the people in their environments, perhaps explaining their actions and lifestyles in the process. Two aspects of this context are dealt with here. The first aspect relates to the place in which each person lives, in other words, to their geographical environment, both natural and social or human made. Secondly, their personal heritage is considered: this includes the most important items in their lives, perhaps inconsequential to others but with long-term meaning for them and quite possibly for their descendants. Other broader aspects of heritage may well be relevant, too.


Author(s):  
Edna B. Foa ◽  
Kelly R. Chrestman ◽  
Eva Gilboa-Schechtman

Chapter 1 presents introductory information for therapists, including diagnostic criteria for PTSD, evidence base for the treatment program, a prolonged exposure model of PTSD, benefits and risks of the treatment program, alternative treatments, the role of medications, and the program structure.


Author(s):  
Ali Isa Alfaraj ◽  
Graeme Whitfield ◽  
Michael Townend

AbstractA survey of psychiatrists with a special interest in CBT was conducted by email correspondence to answer two main questions: ‘What are the uses and the usefulness of the cognitive behavioural model within the day-to-day practice of psychiatrists?’ and ‘What are the most important roles of the consultant medical psychotherapist who has specialized in CBT?’ Despite the constraints of a low response rate the results still reflected the views of 46 psychiatrists who were particularly experienced in the area of CBT. They reported that the cognitive behavioural model was useful in general psychiatric settings, in particular in the engagement of patients, improving client's insight, adherence to medications, and for trainee supervision. The responders reaffirmed previously held views about the role of the consultant medical psychotherapist (CBT), in particular the roles of the assessment and management of complex cases, of taking responsibility for patients with a combination of medical and psychological issues and of teaching CBT to psychiatrists and other mental health professionals. The challenges of translating CBT competencies into generic non-CBT psychiatric settings are discussed, with the important potential role of the medical psychotherapist in this respect. The key skill of formulating cases in secondary care is emphasized.


2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 283-290
Author(s):  
Angelika Kleszczewska-Albińska ◽  

The work of a cognitive behavioural therapist is associated with a number of factors contributing to the feeling of satisfaction as well as many concerns. Studies show that psychotherapists are vulnerable to the effects of distress which, if left unattended, lead to burnout and serious professional impairments. Even though it has been emphasised that self-care of a psychotherapist is more of an imperative than an option, all too often professionals ignore their needs. Among the most common self-care myths cognitive behavioural therapists believe in, one may find the assumptions that self-care is optional, the knowledge how to look after oneself is equivalent to managing it, and coping is identical to being a therapist. Responsibility for oneself is usually an optional topic during education and supervision processes. Even though articles on that subject are widely available, it is important to analyse the problem of self-care, and to propose ways for creating a healthy work environment for cognitive behavioural therapists. In the article, the core ideas concerning the cognitive behavioural model of therapy are presented, and the cognitive behavioural model of burnout is described. In addition, the role of self-care in professional activity among cognitive behavioural psychotherapists is examined. The data on the role of awareness, balance, flexibility, and health in increasing self-care practices among psychotherapists is presented, and the importance of a proactive approach to self-care is highlighted. Furthermore, the main ideas that should be incorporated in training courses and supervision are given, together with the description of the role of supervision in psychotherapeutic work.


2007 ◽  
Vol 177 (4S) ◽  
pp. 421-421
Author(s):  
Veronica Triaca ◽  
Christian O. Twiss ◽  
Ramdev Konijeti ◽  
Larissa V. Rodriguez ◽  
Shlomo Raz

1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Harway ◽  
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Nancy Boyd-Franklin ◽  
Robert Geffner ◽  
Marsali Hansen ◽  
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