Entries by Daphne Hanson

The study and practice of psychotherapy

The term psychotherapy integration encompasses a philosophical, conceptual, and clinical orientation to the study and practice of psychotherapy. There are four modes of psychotherapy integration, technical eclecticism, common-factors approach, theoretical integration, and assimilative integration. Using technical eclecticism and common-factors approaches to integration, what are the advantages and disadvantages of using both models to combine a […]

Psychotherapy integration

The term psychotherapy integration encompasses a philosophical, conceptual, and clinical orientation to the study and practice of psychotherapy. There are four modes of psychotherapy integration, technical eclecticism, common-factors approach, theoretical integration, and assimilative integration. Using technical eclecticism and common-factors approaches to integration, what are the advantages and disadvantages of using both models to combine a […]

Counseling and Psychotherapies

Counseling and Psychotherapies. Outline an integrated or eclectic approach utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Include how your new treatment system builds on the strengths of existing approaches, and an underlying theory of human behavior and development.

Perspective to understand clients in terms of their sexual health

Why is it important for counselors to utilize the biopsychosocial perspective to understand clients in terms of their sexual health? describe a fictional case conceptualization that includes a scenario of a client seeking help for a sex-related topic such as low libido, anxiety surrounding sexual encounters, questions about sexual orientation, and so forth. Next, provide […]

Enhance your understanding of quasi-experimental designs

Enhance your understanding of quasi-experimental designs.  Evaluate an example of the appropriate use of this methodology, mainly as it might pertain to a counseling environment.  The example can be one you find in the literature or one you make up. Let’s say that a professor offers the class an extra five points on their final […]

Factors that affect human development

Watch the media vignette with Sam or Lisette, Student Case Studies (linked in the resources). Choose one and discuss the presenting disorder by noting characteristics, and critically examining the connections between factors that affect human development, functioning, and behavior including the etiology. Consider any cultural impacts. Choose a theory (from Chapter 2) to guide your […]

Does the US have a post-Cold War international strategy?

Does the US have a post-Cold War international strategy? Describe and explain three central US security interests in the post-Cold War era. What policies have been developed to replace Cold War policies? Is the US acting more as a unilateralist power or a multilateralist power? Why is it leaning in one direction or the other? […]

Methodological techniques for studying the social world

In Chapter 3 of your textbook, various methodological techniques for studying the social world are discussed. A key aspect of sociological research is utilizing the power of observation. Applying what you have learned about sociological research: First, discuss the role of observational research as a key methodology for studying society. Second, utilizing nonparticipant observation, participant […]