Applying Theory in Practice (client scenario)

Applying Theory in Practice (Client Scenario

Introduction

By the term `psychotherapy , it is usually meant forms of therapies for emotional and psychiatric diss . This form of treatment is based on talking and the relationship with the therapist hence has alternatively been termed as counseling . Therefore , planning counseling for a patient with complex problems is a dilemma . Which would be appropriate expressive or supportive forms of dynamic psychotherapy , a cognitive-behavioral therapy , or a combination of all elements ? The personal choices of the counselors have profound effects on patient outcomes . It is

a frequent situation in actual clinical practice when the therapists are known to deviate from the model they had initially chosen since within counseling , they began to perceive the necessity of a different approach (Olfson et al , 2002 . With improvement in knowledge , the approaches to therapy have shifted into the realm of ego psychology guided by object relations theory , self psychology , and interpersonal and relational models . These models are connected to one another and are applicable to adult functioning . Thus there are multiple psychotherapy models which may lead to better outcomes of counseling . It has been demonstrated that integrative approaches may be of better therapeutic potentials in many complicated cases . In this case scenario a demonstration of integrative approach has been made , which has been supported by evidence from literature

Scenario

For ethical reasons and for the purpose of confidentiality , the identity of the client will remain undisclosed . The client is a 39-year-old woman of Asian origin . She is married...