Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder & Emergency Medical Workers
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A 31 page paper that provides a comprehensive report on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with a special emphasis on emergency medical technicians and firefighters. The introduction offers general comments about PTSD. The historical foundations of this condition are reported, including when the nomenclature first appeared in the DSM. The causes and risk factors are explained followed by a discussion of the symptoms and diagnostic procedures. This is a lengthy discussion of the criteria for diagnosis with a special explanation on the three categories of psychological changes and symptoms, such as reliving the traumatic incident. The incidence of PTSD is reported for the general population. The next section focuses on PTSD and emergency workers where the incidence of this disorder are considerably higher. Studies of ambulance personnel are reported as are the data regarding firefighters who worked at Ground Zero after the attacks on the Twin Towers. The next section explains the many different treatment interventions that have been used with PTSD victims. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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This 9 page paper discusses Post-traumatic stress disorder in detail. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome And The Counting Method
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10 pages in length. Ochberg's counting method (CM) utilizes imagery in such a way as to bring about a finite structure to how it invades the individual's mind. This process, reflecting the stark opposite of cognitive avoidance - which has "been commonly observed following a trauma and is hypothesized to be motivated by self-preservation" (Kreidler et al, 2000, p. 77) - employs group therapy, an approach that was popularized as an effect form of treatment for Vietnam veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Power and Conflict in the 'nest' -One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey.
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(5 pp). On one level this book is about society's dislike for, and eventual destruction of the unrepentant non-conformer. But on another level it is exactly what the story line portrays - a brilliant look at the abuse, oppression and even murderous nature of the modern 'mental-health' system. Action plays out through the conflicts of McMurphy and Nurse Ratched.
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Practices And Trends In Crisis Intervention
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A 6 page paper. Crisis intervention has changed a great deal since its first use in 1942. This essay provides a very brief historical commentary. The essay talks about PTSD as a consequence of trauma or crisis and the approaches found most successful. It also describes a program used in New York following the 9/11 attacks. A new approach is also described along with the approach some schools are using. The essay ends with conclusions about trends in crisis interventions, including the use of technology. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Practicum Proposal: PTSD in Women Victims of Violent Crime
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A 10 page practicum proposal for a treatment group at a nonprofit agency. The target population is women who have been the victims of "rape, sexual abuse and incest." There are no socioeconomic qualifications or limiters; the only requirement for membership is gender and suspected or diagnosed PTSD. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Prescription Privileges for Psychologists
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This 10 page report discusses the issue of whether or not psychologists should have the ability to prescribe certain drugs for their clients. It consists primarily of a literature review on the issue and presents the opinions of those both for and against granting such privileges. Arguments on both sides of the issue address concerns such as whether or not a person who has not been trained as a physician should ever prescribe pharmaceuticals to issues related to legal liability. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Process Analysis: How to Relax
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of three techniques for relaxation: television viewing, book reading and yoga. This paper integrates a comparative view of the process of relaxation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Psychiatric Case Study : An Analysis Using Freudian Theory
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of Freudian's theory of the Id, Ego and Superego and applies it to a fictitious case study. The case involves a religious woman. Religion and sexuality are examined as it respects Freudian thought. Freud's own struggle with religion is touched on. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Psychoanalytic and Existential Psychotherapy
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A 10 page paper which discusses psychoanalytic and existential psychotherapy. The focus of these two approaches is that which addresses the counseling needs of an adult survivor of childhood abuse. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Psychoanalytic Case Formulation: Mr. F
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A 4 page analysis of a case presented in "DSM III and the Psychodynamic Case Formulation". The author approaches this subject from the drive theory, the ego conflict theory, and the theory of object relations. No additional sources are listed.
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Psychoanalytic Theory and its Application to Criminology
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This 5 page paper looks at psychoanalytic theory and how it applies to the field of criminology. Both victims and criminals are discussed in regard to the topic. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Psychoanalytic Understanding and Myths, Folktales, and Narrative
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This 20 page report discusses the fact that modern psychoanalysis is a multifaceted discipline that depends on classic Freudian explanations as well as more contemporary empirical practices. Social scientists, researchers into human psychology, writers, and even “pop psychologists” have demonstrated an affinity for the mythological and heroic aspects of the human psyche. Individuals have been able to gain a better understanding of and appreciation for their own capabilities through their association with a particular culture, classic mythology, or spiritualism. As it is used and referenced in the practice of psychoanalysis, cultural myth and narrative serve to offer greater insights into collective human thinking. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
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Psychodynamic Analysis and Cognitive Behavioral Theory: Two Different Views of One Case Study
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This 10 page paper outlines two different views of one case study, resulting from an assessment of a particular client. This paper is based on a case study of "Richard," a 44 year old man who has been referred to a counseling situation by his primary care physician because of the physicians belief that he has a substantial drinking problem. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Psychodynamic Versus Behavioral Approaches To Therapy
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An 9 page paper that discusses the many differences between these two approaches and the few commonalties. Each approach is defined and explained, psychodynamic beginning with Freud's theories and tracing behaviorist approaches from Pavlov to Watson and Skinner. The emphases, foci and major premises of the approaches are presented with comments regarding their differences. A brief outline of the procedures in each type of therapeutic setting is provided with the commonalties and differences pointed out. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Psychoeducation and Schizophrenia: A Contrast of Two Families
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A 15 page discussion of the importance of dealing with families in the treatment of schizophrenia. Observes that family reaction to a formal diagnosis can vary from acceptance of such a diagnosis and subsequent cooperation with psychiatric professionals to rejection of the diagnosis and outright belligerence when it comes time to deal with those in charge of guiding their family member to recovery. Contends that such recovery balances, however, on the ability of the therapist to direct intervention at the family unit as a whole even though only subsystems or individuals from the family are actually seen by the therapist. Concludes that family acceptance of the diagnosis of schizophrenia and their cooperation with psychiatric professionals is, therefore, critical in the treatment of this condition. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Psychological Abuse in Intimate Relationships
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This 10 page research study considers the issue of psychological abuse, including a view of the characteristics of the abuser, the theoretical views of risk, and the prevention and intervention methods for this problem. this paper focuses on the prevalence, causes and solutions of psychological abuse. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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