Modules 65 – 69: Therapies
Please complete the required readings first, then bring in information/research (at least 2 key terms/concepts) from the required readings to answer the questions below:
After reading Modules 65-69, you learned about Therapies. While therapy is typically associated with people who have a diagnosis, therapy is also a tool for other non-clinical situations. “Even if a person is already doing well, therapy can be a way to promote personal growth” (Trull & Prinstein, 2013). Using the content from the required readings:
- Recall the different treatment modalities discussed, pick two of these treatment options to compare and contrast. What do these treatments have in common? How are they different from each other?
- Describe how “Cognitive Therapy” is intended to help clients. What are “Cognitive Distortions” and how does a therapist help clients to identify them?
- Review the basic counseling skills that can be used to engage with someone who is struggling and pick two that you could utilize the next time you have someone in your life that needs support. What makes the skills that you selected helpful for someone in need
*Remember to use in-text, and full reference citations in APA format for all content that you bring in from the readings. Your textbook should be your PRIMARY source of information, not an internet search. Feel free to express personal feelings/views/opinions, but also remember to use an academic voice when writing your post and responses.*