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Electroconvulsive therapy, 2003.
A discussion of the history, application and controversy surrounding electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper studies ECT (Electroconvulsive therapy), the history of when and how it was used. The paper also discusses the role of ethics in deciding whether to use ECT, including teleological, deontological and virtue-based theories. The paper elaborates on particular ethical principles, such as non-maleficence, beneficence, autonomy and justice.
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Electroconvulsive Therapy, 2004.
An analysis of the scientific and social issues regarding electroconvulsive therapy.
3,475 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 97.95
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This paper examines the history of electroconvulsive therapy. The paper discusses the original favor it enjoyed within the psychiatric community and explores the eventual stigma it experienced as the result of unethical practices. The paper discusses its replacement with pharmaceuticals. The paper outlines the renewed interest in the practice and describes the developments that have made it safer and more ethical.
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"So the main problems were that the practice represented risk to physical health due to the violent nature of the spasms, and the fact that these risks were often accepted by doctors and professionals without the consent of mental patients. The ethical implications for this are evident, as those who were suffering from mental illness were denied the same rights that would be afforded any other citizen in such a situation. They did not choose whether or not they accepted the side effect of memory loss, or the risk of breaking a limb or experiencing an aftershock. These choices were made for them by doctors who today would be unable in our society to administer such risky techniques to anyone without their consent or the consent of their legal caregivers."
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Electroconvulsive Therapy, 2008.
A report on electroconvulsive therapy in the treatment of bipolar depression.
1,403 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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The paper discusses electroconvulsive therapy and states that it is a treatment used in mood disorders, especially in the depressive phases of bipolar disorder. The advance of this technique has made it a useful and current option both in the treatment of acute phases and in the prevention of recurrences. The paper confirms that this treatment method has its controversies related to its effectiveness since it has many advantages as well as side effects. This paper discusses the effectiveness of ECT in the treatment of bi-polar disorder.
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"In a Memorandum on the use of ECT produced by the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 1977, it was stated that there is substantial empirical evidence that ECT is an effective treatment in case of severe bi-polar disorder. Numerous studies have shown that the patients with depression who received ECT show greater improvement and fewer relapses than those not receiving ECT. Electroconvulsive therapy is frequently recommended for life-threatening mania, unless pharmacological regimens can take effect quickly. Prior to the development of lithium and the neuro-leptics, ECT was the most effective treatment available for the rapid cycling of manic-depressive illnesses and was used quite often.[2] ECT is probably the safest and most effective treatment for major depression with psychotic features and is the treatment of choice for the client suffering concurrently from depression and heart disease, since tri-cyclic antidepressants may activate adrenergic mechanisms in the heart in addition to those in the brain and produce dangerous abnormalities in cardiac rhythm."
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Electroconvulsive Therapy, 2004.
A review of a paper about electroconvulsive therapy for adolescents.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper presents a critique of a paper describing the use of electroconvulsive therapy for adolescents with severe mood disorders. It makes the case for using the therapy and presents some parameters which should be followed to guide its use.
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"This paper looks at the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in adolescents with severe mood disorders. The paper begins with a short introduction followed by an executive summary, which is repeated again later in the paper in an expanded form after the literature review in a version which is about half as long again as the executive summary. The executive summary does not seem to be much of a summary being as long as it is and seems superfluous since it is hardly any shorter than the full body..."
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Electroconvulsive Shock Therapy, 2002.
This paper examines the myths and misconceptions of electronconvulsive shock threrapy (ECT) and its legitimate use in treating psychiatric disorders.
1,690 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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This paper traces the different uses of electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT) in psychiatry since its discovery and first use in the 1930s. The author details the many myths and miscocnceptions of ECT and details how this treatment has been a leading method used in the treatment of many different types of mental illness including depression, schizophrenia and eating disorders. The problems associated with the use of ECT at different points in history are discussed and the methods used to combat these problems in order to make it more affective are also detailed in this paper. ECT has also been the subject of many different movies that has made it into a method of treatment that is frightening to many people. The author also discusses some alternate methods of treating some types of mental illness.
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"Despite patient reports and documented research studies some professionals continue to object to the use of ECT as a treatment for mental disorder. They feel that the negative side effects are often more detrimental to the patient's health than the mental disorder itself. One psychologist, John Breeding, PhD, has also raised ethical issues relating to ?informed consent?. He argues that professionals in the psychology field have deliberately deceived patients by not providing enough information for the patients to make an informed choice about ECT "guidelines for the administration of ECT are routinely and systematically violated." (Breeding 2000). He also puts forth the claim that informed consent in ECT can?t be fully obtained by someone in the grip of a serious mental disorder: ??people become victims of this so-called ?treatment? at a time in life when they are extremely vulnerable.? (Breeding 2000)."
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Gestalt Therapy and Behavior Therapy, 2006.
An analysis of Gestalt therapy and behavior therapy.
1,280 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper reviews and analyzes Gestalt and behavior therapy. According to the paper, Gestalt therapy is a psychological system that stresses integration of body and mind factors by developing self-awareness and personal responsibility. The paper goes on to discuss behavior therapy, stating that there are several approaches to cognitive-behavioral therapy, including rational emotive behavior therapy, rational behavior therapy, rational living therapy, cognitive therapy and dialectic behavior therapy.
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"Therefore, the therapeutic process encourages the client to interact with the environment, as a group, as an individual, and on many different levels, with different techniques, from using battacca bats to whack furniture, to imaging and interacting with the image in their mind by conversing with it out loud. The techniques used in therapy vary as widely as the therapists and clients, from principles based on Holism, Field theory, figure formation, organismic, the concept of the Now and "unfinished business." The therapist dialogues with warmth and caring, yet remains "invisible," as the client is encouraged to interact with the field (environment). The client must think of him- or herself as an abstract area in a limitless "field," thus, therapy is "unpredictable," or follows moment to moment dictum. (Doermann, 2002)"
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Family Therapy & Art Therapy, 1987.
Describes & compares approaches & suggests possible integration. Discusses founders, concepts, techniques and results.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 111.95
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" Family therapist, Walter Kempler, worked for a brief time with pioneering Gestalt therapist Fritz Perls who greatly influenced the development of Kempler's concepts of dealing with whole families in therapeutic situations. Although the two agreed on many principles, Kempler finally parted professional company with Perls on the issue of the therapist's involvement in the sessions. Perls thought that the therapist should be outside the immediate encounter, and Kempler believed that the therapist should not hide behind any device whatsoever (Kempler, 1973, p. 13).
Kempler, Perls, and others important in the field of family work--Virginia Satir and Murray Bowen--held that the family constellation is the most valuable and appropriate unit for(...)"
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Reality Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy, 2004.
Compares and contrasts two different schools of thought on counseling.
5,400 words (approx. 21.6 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 191.95
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This paper takes a look at Reality therapy and client-centered therapy, comparing and contrasting the approach that each therapy takes to counseling. The paper discusses humanistic theories and self-actualization, as well as the theories of Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers. The paper also talks about the fundamental task of all therapists.
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"Humanistic theories and related therapies including client-centered or person-centered therapy regard people as unique, self-determined and worthy of respect and see human development as guided by a variety of human needs. Key humanistic theorists include Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers, both of whom take a holistic view of human growth that attempts to account for all of the diverse aspects of human experience. Humanistic theories propose that individuals pursue self-actualization and the acquisition of unconditional positive regard..."
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Electroshock Therapy, 2000.
An arguement against the use of ECT (electroconvulsive therapy). Includes history, aims, negative effects and examples.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 47.95
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"This paper is a discussion of the question: Should electroconvulsive therapy be used to alleviate symptoms of mental illness? Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was originally called electroshock therapy when it was first introduced as a treatment for severe cases of psychopathology in the 1930s. The process consists of administering varying jolts of electricity to the patient, jolts which interfere with the body's natural electrical transmissions and disrupt the patient's behavior. Early use of such therapy was extremely primitive, and electroshock fell out of favor with both the medical community and the general public. More recent research into the functioning of the brain has renewed interest in ECT as a means of treating some forms of mental illness, especially depression. This paper will argue that, despite some glowing reports sparked by this renewed..."
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 2006.
An overview of cognitive behavior therapy, focusing on the roles of the therapist and patient and how it compares to other therapies used in psychology.
3,720 words (approx. 14.9 pages), 6 sources, $ 133.95
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This paper discusses cognitive behavioral therapy and the elements of its practice. It also explores the therapist and patient roles of cognitive behavioral therapy, and how it relates to other therapies currently used in psychology. Adlerian therapy, person centered therapy, existential therapy, Gestalt therapy, reality therapy, solution oriented brief therapy, multi-modal therapy, feminist therapy, and rational emotion behavior therapy are discussed and contrasted to traditional cognitive behavioral therapy. Through these comparisons a focus on the central characteristics of these therapies is evident, providing a framework for patients and professionals to determine which therapy would be most effective for the needs of particular patients.
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Brief Therapy, 2002.
This paper is an extensive review of Brief therapy (?Solution-Focused Brief Therapy?), which uses practical strategies to help clients make significant positive changes in their lives in a relatively short period of time.
2,280 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This paper states that Brief Therapy contrasts markedly with the psychoanalytic approaches because Brief Therapy focuses on what is going on in the client?s life at the time of the therapy and does not delve into the subconscious or early childhood experiences. The paper also reviews Gestalt Therapy and cognitive therapy and their relationship to Brief therapy. The paper is well researched.
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Introduction
Implementation
When is Brief Therapy Appropriate?
When Brief Therapy Is Not Appropriate?
Related Research
Questions Raised by Brief Therapy
What Do We Need to Know about Brief Therapy?
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"Therapists who use brief therapy have specific tasks to accomplish with their clients. They have to learn skills and techniques used with solution-focused therapies. It helps for them to be open to new ideas regarding how to guide people to actively make changes in their lives. They need to be able to use several approaches with skill and flexibility, as a client may become stuck and need an innovative way to move forward."
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Traditional Psychoanalysis vs. Behavioral Family Therapy, 2002.
This paper compares two therapies that almost are as different as therapies can get: Traditional psychoanalysis and behavioral family therapy.
1,480 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper contrasts both traditional psychoanalysis and a newer tradition, behavioral family therapy and looks at their applicability in different situations. The author explains that psychoanalysis, developed by Freud, helps the client gain more awareness and understanding of their inner world including motivations. The author points out that behavioral family therapy, a melding of behavior therapy and family therapy, assumes that all behavior is learned, or conditioned, and can be unlearned and changed and that the family, viewed as a system, is the focus of this learning.
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Introduction
Description
Comparison
Depth/Insight
Focus on Family
Goals
Length of Therapy
Meaning Orientation
Conformity
Application to Different Situations
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"While they both emphasize family, they do so in very different ways. In psychoanalysis, the therapeutic arrangement is between the therapist and the individual. Family members are not brought into the therapeutic alliance. In family therapy, the family is the unit that works with the therapist. The family is not separated out, but placed at the center of the working process."
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Electroshock Therapy as Treatment of the Severely Mentally Ill, 2002.
An examination of Electroshock Therapy as a treatment for the severely mentally ill in light of negative societal views about its use.
2,195 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper is an examination of Electroshock Therapy in the treatment of mental health problems. It focuses on the negative societal views that are held about Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and gives a history of its use. The writer argues that there is much ignorance surrounding ECT and that the misuse of the treatment have led to misunderstandings about its effectiveness. In conclusion the paper presents ECT as an effective treatment for severe mental illness. It maintains that despite being viewed negatively by the public it is a valuable treatment particularly in cases where speed of treatment is necessary.
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"In the field of mental health, an area of medicine already associated with very negative societal views, there are few treatment methods more negatively perceived than electroshock, or more commonly, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). A recent study by two British doctors, published in the Journal of ECT, provided concrete representation of these negative attitudes. After viewing twenty-two films that included scenes of ECT made between 1948 and 2000, the authors concluded the treatment was first shown as a "severe but helpful" remedy for mental illness (McDonald and Walter)."
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Family-Centered Therapy, 2006.
A comparison between the family systems therapy approach and that of the individual therapy style.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 3 sources, $ 106.95
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Distinguishing between types of therapies is beneficial for those seeking to make change within social settings with specific or unique needs. Family centered therapies are one of the many different therapy strategies that can be applied to facilitate change. However while individual therapy tends to be defined as a relationship between two individuals with the purpose of achieving therapeutic change, the family systems therapy approach takes a more integrated process towards the close social units in which the individual seeking therapy resides. This paper identifies differences between the traditional individual therapy style of therapy and the family systems therapy approach.
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Object Relations Therapy, 2004.
An examination of applying object relations therapy in family therapy sessions.
2,151 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper contends that many clinical skills using object relations therapy, which previously were only employed with one-on-one individual sessions, or couples in session, can in fact transfer to family work. The paper states that the training that professionals receive through their work with individuals is the single greatest asset for family work. The paper shows several approaches to - and philosophies toward - object relations therapy, all of which can seamlessly, logically be applied to family object relations therapy as well.
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Introduction
Object Relations - A Model for Solving Human Conflict
What is Object Relations Therapy and Why does it Work for Families?
Ronald Fairbairn's Explanation of Object Relations
The Psychological Birth of the Human Infant: Symbiosis and Individuation
One Therapist's 8-Step Model for Employing Object Relations Theory
A Therapeutic Object Relations Technique for Histrionic-Obsessive Family Partners
Conclusion
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"The general framework of object relations theory provides researchers and therapists "with the means for understanding the earliest developmental phases of childhood," according to Samuel Slipp (Object Relations: A Dynamic Bridge Between Individual and Family Treatment). And further, object relations "studies the attachment and differentiation from others," which is of value not merely for the individual, but for the family, and the social interaction that is part of individuals in families, Slipp continues (3-4). Slipp's book takes the point of view that until recently, object relations theory has only been applied on individuals, but that now there is a "broadening" of focus to apply its concepts to "family studies." These family studies using object relations seek "pathogenic factors in the family" that influence the patient. Slipp notes that "object relations" is "an unfortunate choice" of terms (41), because the word "object" sounds too mechanical and "dehumanized.""
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