application of therapy

application of therapy

Application of Therapy
As a therapist it is important to incorporate an array of methods.   There are numerous techniques used in psychotherapy that can be used to treat problem behaviors and help a client achieve personal growth.   Once I reach my goal of becoming a practicing therapist I will use a number of aspects taken from the cognitive approach that have been greatly influenced by Aaron Beck, the Satir model, and Albert Ellis’s rational emotive therapy in treating clients suffering from depression.
Beck
In treating depressed clients, I will keep in mind Aaron Becks theory that depressed people not only have negative thoughts of themselves, but also “also interpret ongoing experiences in a negative manner” (Burger, 2004, p487), which he refers to as depressive cognitive triad.   Due to his theories on depression, Beck developed the BDI   (Beck depression inventory).   One, such as myself, could find this process very usful.
BDI
Once I finish the neccasary steps to become a therapist, the BDI will be a very usful tool in detecting and monitoring depression during psychological evaluations.   This tool would not only be helpful for one to detect psychological symptoms, but phyical symptoms as well   (Beck Depression Inventory Health Article, 2005).   There has been much testing that validates the effectiveness of Becks Depression Inventory testing in clients ranging for the age of thirteen and up   (Beck Depression Inventory Health Article, 2005).   Knowing this helps to assure me that this method would be a great benefit to myself as a therapist in diagnosing clients.


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Satir Model
I will keep Virginia Satirs’ theory that poor communication can lead to dysfunctional relationships when I am working with clients (Pottenger, 1981).   Clear and functional communication is important in all situations, and the techniques used in the Satir model could be of benefit to any client.   Role playing, for instance, could be beneficial for someone nervous about...