Ethics in Clinical Therapy
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A 5 page discussion of ethical principles as they are encountered in the therapeutic environment. The author contends that while ethical principles guide our actions in the clinical environment, it can be difficult to make all decisions regarding a patient's treatment on the basis of ethical principles alone. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPethCln.rtf

Ethics in Counseling
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This 4 page paper looks at seven hypothetical situations that could crop up for counselors. Various type of counseling practice, and many organizations, are looked at in developing scenarios and providing solutions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA340eth.rtf

Ethics in Psychotherapy
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A 20 page paper. This paper is a modification of PGthfrn.rtf. This research paper includes court cases in which therapists have been charged with misconduct, often breach of confidentiality. Additionally, this paper includes a section on repressed memory therapy and the damage it has caused. Ethics or lack thereof are interspersed throughout the paper. Tutorial comments are also included. Bibliography lists 21 sources.
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Factors Affecting Psychiatric Diagnosis: The Relevance of Race in Gender in The Diagnosis of Conduct Disorder
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A 5 page overview of the manner race and gender can impact psychological diagnoses. This paper although there are specific criteria in place for psychological diagnoses, an individual’s race, ethnicity and even gender can result in inaccurate diagnoses in certain instances. That diagnoses can be impacted by the therapist’s understanding, or lack of understanding, of the cultural schemata under which the client operates. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPblkCnd.rtf

Family Counseling & The Therapist
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A 5 page paper on different methodologies (behavioral, etc.;) and the role of the therapist in family counseling. Textbook-orientated, No bibliography.
Filename: Countheo.wps

Family Systems Theory
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An 8 page overview of this groundbreaking theory in mental health. This paper delineates the major constructs of this theory and emphasizes its importance in restoring healthy family function. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPfamilysystems.rtf

Family Systems Theory
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This 16 page paper responds to specific student-provided questions. The essay describes and discusses aspects of family systems theory, structural family therapy, constructive family therapy, narrative therapy, solutions-focused and strengths-based approaches. The writer comments on reflection. The last section discusses working with children and adolescents using a constructive framework. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PGfmssc.RTF

Family Therapy
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This 8 page paper begins with an explanation of cybernetics, first order and second order cybernetics, leading into a discussion of constructivism, social constructivism and postmodernism and family therapy. Three specific therapeutic approaches are discussed in terms of family therapy: solution-focused, structural, and person-centered. Different aspects are discussed, including the therapist's role, the focus of the therapy, the goals, the types of environments the therapist would establish and general comments. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PGfamth.rtf

Family Therapy Case Study For Analysis
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This 11 page paper evaluates a fictitious case study of a woman who has been coping with several issues including alcoholism and child sexual abuse within the immediate family. The case study is relayed, inclusive of a family history, and recommendations for therapy are made. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA241fam.rtf

Family Therapy Case Study: A Review of Applicable Literature
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This 9 page paper provides a short case study involving alcoholism, child abuse, teen pregnancy, shopping addiction and compulsive gambling. A literature review is conducted for the problems discussed as well as for positive attributes found in the case. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA250lit.rtf

Freudian Psychotherapy and Short-Term Dynamic Therapy
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This 15 page paper compares Freudian analysis to Short-Term Dynamic Therapy. The two methods are explored in detail. The methods are discussed in general and compared and contrasted. Freudian therapy is defended as still viable but other methods are considered useful as well. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: SA346FST.rtf

Gender Considerations in Art Therapy
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A 5 page exploration of the ways gender can impact the therapeutic goal. The emphasis is made that gender is not a biological issue but rather a sociological construct. Consequently, all types of considerations must be made in order to best design the therapeutic approach to be most effective for a specific client. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPthrpGn.rtf

Gestalt Therapy to Treat 9/11 Victims
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This 5 page paper explores Gestalt therapy as a method to treat those psychologically affected by the terrorist attacks. The incidents on September 11th are discussed as well as the specific psychological effects people in America have experienced since that time. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA221911rtf

Group Cohesion And Group Therapy
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A 13 page paper that begins with definitions of group cohesion. The writer discusses the group development process through which cohesion is established. The essay reports research regarding the necessity of cohesion for positive outcomes. The essay also includes a discussion of the ways in which the therapist can help the group to become cohesive. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PGgrpchsv.rtf

Group Counseling / People with Developmental Disabilities
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A 5 page research paper exploring the benefits of group counseling of persons who are mentally retarded. There are very few studies to be found in the literature because this approach has historically been ignored for this population. Research does, however, point to the benefits of group counseling. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Grpcoun.wps

Group Counseling For The HIV/AIDS Population
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5 pages in length. The HIV/AIDS population faces considerably more challenges than other members of society, in that they have to struggle just to achieve a modicum of acceptance. Their societal counterparts, who are frequently ignorant to deeper issues surrounding the disease, often unknowingly make them feel inadequate and worthless when it comes their life choices. Incorporating group counseling as a means by which to overcome the not-so-invisible boundaries that intrude upon an individual's right to exist is a most effective way to address the inherent fear, isolation and depression associated with HIV/AIDS, as well as win back a person's sense of self. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCgroop.wps

Group Counseling in Psychotherapy
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This 5 page report discusses group counseling in psychotherapy and how it involves numerous modalities, as well as conceptual implications. the types of group therapy are also varied and range from emotionally-based interaction to far more objective analysis. In many circumstances, the unconditional positive regard and acceptance among group members is more potent and meaningful than acceptance by an individual therapist for the participant in the process. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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