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Which of the following groups is explicitly mentioned as having a strong connection between spiritual practices and psychological well-being?
Which of the following groups is explicitly mentioned as having a strong connection between spiritual practices and psychological well-being?
- Native American tribes
- Western European descent individuals
- Asian cultures
- All of the above (correct)
What do therapists need to consider when providing treatment?
What do therapists need to consider when providing treatment?
- Both A and B (correct)
- The client's biological condition
- The client's spiritual beliefs and concerns
- The client's socioeconomic status
Which figure from the text is mentioned as a forebear to contemporary cognitive theory and therapy?
Which figure from the text is mentioned as a forebear to contemporary cognitive theory and therapy?
- Avicenna
- Epictetus
- Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) (correct)
- D. Wetsit
What is the main focus of the psychosocial perspective as described in the text?
What is the main focus of the psychosocial perspective as described in the text?
What is suggested about the effectiveness of traditional healing practices mentioned in the text?
What is suggested about the effectiveness of traditional healing practices mentioned in the text?
What is the main argument presented in the text?
What is the main argument presented in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a group that values spiritual practices in relation to mental health?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a group that values spiritual practices in relation to mental health?
What is one takeaway from the text regarding the field of psychology and therapy?
What is one takeaway from the text regarding the field of psychology and therapy?
Which of the following is NOT a significant milestone in the history of counseling and psychotherapy, as described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a significant milestone in the history of counseling and psychotherapy, as described in the text?
Which of these therapy approaches was developed in the late 1970s?
Which of these therapy approaches was developed in the late 1970s?
What is the main idea behind the Bystander Apathy Experiment?
What is the main idea behind the Bystander Apathy Experiment?
Who developed Logotherapy, an existential approach to counseling, and what was the defining event that influenced his work?
Who developed Logotherapy, an existential approach to counseling, and what was the defining event that influenced his work?
What is the main argument made by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) regarding depression?
What is the main argument made by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) regarding depression?
Which of the following is a key principle of Solution-Focused Therapy?
Which of the following is a key principle of Solution-Focused Therapy?
Which approach to counseling emphasizes the role of language in creating and maintaining problems, and seeks to collaboratively rewrite the client's story?
Which approach to counseling emphasizes the role of language in creating and maintaining problems, and seeks to collaboratively rewrite the client's story?
What significant development in counseling and psychotherapy was influenced by Freud's work?
What significant development in counseling and psychotherapy was influenced by Freud's work?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a helping profession as described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a helping profession as described in the text?
What is a key characteristic of Avicenna's approach to medicine?
What is a key characteristic of Avicenna's approach to medicine?
Which of the following is an example of a direct intervention commonly used by family therapists?
Which of the following is an example of a direct intervention commonly used by family therapists?
What is meant by the term "diathesis" in the diathesis-stress model?
What is meant by the term "diathesis" in the diathesis-stress model?
What is the primary role of a social worker in a helping profession?
What is the primary role of a social worker in a helping profession?
What is Avicenna's view on melancholia?
What is Avicenna's view on melancholia?
Which of the following statements best describes the role of a psychiatrist in mental healthcare?
Which of the following statements best describes the role of a psychiatrist in mental healthcare?
Which of the following is a common characteristic shared by all helping professions?
Which of the following is a common characteristic shared by all helping professions?
Which of the following therapeutic interventions is typically utilized by a psychologist?
Which of the following therapeutic interventions is typically utilized by a psychologist?
Which of the following therapeutic approaches is primarily focused on helping individuals identify and change their irrational thoughts and beliefs?
Which of the following therapeutic approaches is primarily focused on helping individuals identify and change their irrational thoughts and beliefs?
What is the primary goal of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy?
What is the primary goal of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy?
Which of the following therapeutic approaches emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship and the client's capacity for self-healing?
Which of the following therapeutic approaches emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship and the client's capacity for self-healing?
Which of the following therapeutic interventions is considered a more recent development, emerging in the 1980s?
Which of the following therapeutic interventions is considered a more recent development, emerging in the 1980s?
Which of the following therapeutic approaches is closely associated with the concept of 'empty chair' technique?
Which of the following therapeutic approaches is closely associated with the concept of 'empty chair' technique?
Who is credited with developing Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)?
Who is credited with developing Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)?
Which of the following is NOT a type of therapeutic intervention mentioned in the document?
Which of the following is NOT a type of therapeutic intervention mentioned in the document?
What is the main idea of the Biomedical Perspective?
What is the main idea of the Biomedical Perspective?
Which of the following mental health conditions was lobotomy used to treat?
Which of the following mental health conditions was lobotomy used to treat?
What is the purpose of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)?
What is the purpose of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)?
What is the difference between Lobotomy and Trephination?
What is the difference between Lobotomy and Trephination?
Which of the following treatments is considered a biomedical approach?
Which of the following treatments is considered a biomedical approach?
What does the term "somatogenic" refer to in the context of the Biomedical Perspective?
What does the term "somatogenic" refer to in the context of the Biomedical Perspective?
What is the main difference between ECT and drug therapy?
What is the main difference between ECT and drug therapy?
Which of the following can be considered a disadvantage of the Biomedical Perspective?
Which of the following can be considered a disadvantage of the Biomedical Perspective?
Flashcards
Bystander effect
Bystander effect
The phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help a victim when others are present.
Freud's psychoanalysis
Freud's psychoanalysis
A method of treating mental disorders by exploring unconscious thoughts and feelings.
Client-centered approach
Client-centered approach
A counseling approach that emphasizes understanding and accepting the client's perspective.
Gestalt therapy
Gestalt therapy
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Hierarchy of Needs
Hierarchy of Needs
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REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy)
REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy)
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Logotherapy
Logotherapy
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Lobotomy
Lobotomy
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Psychosurgery
Psychosurgery
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Trephination
Trephination
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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
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General Anesthesia
General Anesthesia
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Somatogenic Treatments
Somatogenic Treatments
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Manic Depression
Manic Depression
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Mental Illness
Mental Illness
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Counselors
Counselors
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Psychologists
Psychologists
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Adjustment reactions
Adjustment reactions
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Developmental issues
Developmental issues
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Career issues
Career issues
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Esteem issues
Esteem issues
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Therapeutic interventions
Therapeutic interventions
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Clinical management
Clinical management
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Spiritual Authority
Spiritual Authority
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Indigenous Healing Practices
Indigenous Healing Practices
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Psychosocial Perspective
Psychosocial Perspective
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Cognitive Theory
Cognitive Theory
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Therapist's Consideration
Therapist's Consideration
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Historical Healers
Historical Healers
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Healing Potential
Healing Potential
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Epictetus
Epictetus
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Avicenna's Contribution
Avicenna's Contribution
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Holistic Medicine
Holistic Medicine
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Melancholia
Melancholia
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Diathesis-Stress Model
Diathesis-Stress Model
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Helping Profession
Helping Profession
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Social Workers
Social Workers
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Family Therapists
Family Therapists
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Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care
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Study Notes
Introduction to Counseling
- John Darley and Bibb Latané devised the "Bystander Apathy Experiment"
- Bystander effect: In emergency situations, the presence of multiple onlookers makes individuals less likely to offer assistance.
- Tribal times: People would share experiences and dreams to solve problems collectively.
- 1885/6: Sigmund Freud established a private practice specializing in nervous and brain disorders, developing psychoanalysis.
- 1942: Carl Rogers published Counseling and Psychotherapy, introducing the term and outlining client-centered principles.
- 1951: Fritz Perls, Paul Goodman, and Ralph Hefferline outlined Gestalt therapy in Excitement and Growth in the Human Personality.
- 1954: Abraham Maslow founded humanistic psychology and developed the Hierarchy of Needs.
- 1955: REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy), a cognitive-behavioral therapy, was pioneered by Albert Ellis.
The Biomedical Perspective
- Lobotomy: An early psychosurgical procedure involving severing connections in the frontal lobe of the brain.
- Trepanation: Ancient surgical procedure involving drilling a hole in the skull.
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): A procedure using brief electrical currents to induce seizures in an effort to alter brain chemistry.
- Drug Therapy: The use of medications to manage mental health conditions.
The Religious/Spiritual Perspective
- Clergy, shamans, and spiritual leaders have long provided counsel and healing.
- Many cultures link spiritual beliefs and practices with psychological health.
- Therapists should consider clients' spiritual perspectives during treatment.
The Psychosocial Perspective
- Human verbal interactions and relationships affect thinking, mood, and behavior.
- Past healers utilized psychological and relational techniques similar to modern strategies.
- Key figures like Buddha, Epictetus, and Avicenna, developed concepts foundational to today's therapies.
Diathesis-Stress Model
- This model describes the development of mental disorders as a combination of genetic vulnerability (diathesis) and environmental stressors.
- Individuals with a higher vulnerability require less stress to develop a disorder.
- Conversely, individuals with lower vulnerability require greater exposure to stressors.
Allied Mental Health Professionals
- Social workers: Use casework and therapy to facilitate relationships with social structures.
- Family therapists: Focus on diagnosing and treating problems within the family context.
- Pastoral care: Spiritual or ministerial work combining theological principles with community service.
- Psychiatrists: Medically manage patients with significant psychological problems, using medication and therapy.
- Counselors: Treat relatively normal functioning clients facing adjustment reactions, developmental problems, and daily life issues.
- Psychologists: Diagnose, treat, and manage individuals with psychopathology or severe mental disturbance.
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