Category: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Behavior modification is one of the most discussed topics in recent years. Experts argue that the recent rise in behavior modification has been associated with the continuing need for today’s society to manage human behavior. According to research, human behavior has different aspects. Some of the aspects include it has an impact on both the…

What is psychology? It is the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior. What is behavior? It is the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others. Behavior is something that is learned or conditioned and can be unlearned the same way or replaced by a…

This course really opened my eyes into the roles and responsibilities I will have to take up as a therapist. Every approach we have studied throughout this course has given me an “attitude”, technique, or perspective that I will not only use in my practice, but also applies to myself in my own life. A…

Introduction: Unveiling the Father of Cognitive Therapy Aaron T. Beck, a prominent figure in psychology, is hailed as the father of cognitive therapy. Born on July 18, 1921, in Providence, Rhode Island, Beck’s contributions have left an indelible mark on the field. This narrative delves into the facets of his life, from his early years…

What is psychology? It is the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior. What is behavior? It is the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others. Behavior is something that is learned or conditioned and can be unlearned the same way or replaced by a…

Theoretical orientation towards psychology is an important part of counseling. A counselor must excel in at least one of the orientations but must have substantial training in all of them. Aside from this when training future counselors it should also be noted that when preparing as counselors people should “develop their own personal model of…

Research literacy is the ability of individuals to access and interpret scientific information which is an important skill in counseling psychology. Due to the continuing advancements in medical research, it is necessary for counselors to understand different counseling concepts that they are able to successfully integrate into their profession (Senders, Erlandsen, Zwickey, 2014). Research literacy…

Many theories have been proposed to explain the causes of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the efficacy of therapies used in its treatment. Although the literature covers a wide array of the causes and therapies, this review will focus on domestic violence as a cause of PTSD and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior…

Do note that, yes indeed pets tend to make us happy and we know they make us better off, but the real question is if these perceived benefits, can translate into a statistical difference; and that- as you will come to see- is very difficult in itself. Pets and Physical Health Allen et al (2012)…

I believe there are several possible areas of focus for Hope. From how Hope has described why she has chosen to pursue counseling, I think the most important area to her would be to address her feelings of loneliness. In addition to loneliness, we could focus on her possible anxiety (“freaking out”) related to not…