CBT and the Incarcerated Female Teen

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer discusses the case of Mary who is a 16-year-old female incarcerated for assault with a deadly weapon. The writer explains that Mary had been diagnosed with conduct and dysthymic disorder prior to her incarceration. The paper also highlights the effectivity of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for female adolescents who are incarcerated. The writer reviews issues surrounding cultural awareness and CBT and reviews Mary's case presentation. The writer then discusses how CBT can be effective specifically for Mary and concludes with a brief review of potential ethical issues for the practitioner.

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Case Presentation

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"Through effective CBT intervention, significant reframing occurred, changing perceptions, thinking and behavior. For example, one goal for CBT with Mary was increase her levels of self-respect and self-esteem, as different from false bravado as a defense mechanism forcing her to act tough and repeat her assaultive behavior patterns."
"Another goal was to effectively deal with her past experiences and leave them in the past rather than continue to relive them in the present. It was believed that this approach would help reduce her dysthymic and conduct disorder symptoms."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Arnold, E. M., Kirk, R. S., Roberts, A. C., Griffith, D. P. & Meadows, K. (2003). Treatment of Incarcerated, Sexually-Abused Adolescent Females: An Outcome Study. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 12(1), 123-139.
• Cognitive behavioral treatment. (2004). OJJDP. Retrieved on November 29, 2006 from http://dgsonline.com/mpg2.5/ cognitive_behavioral_treatment_prevention.htm
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