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Running Head : Comparison and Critique

Comparison and Critique

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Question1 : What makes `evidence based therapies` different from the others

Unlike other therapies , these therapies highly value the expertise and personality qualities of the therapist as opposed to particular procedures and or components set to be used in therapy . To this effect patients are enabled to attain a satisfactory level of recognition of their self potential for personal direction rather than being fundamentally tailored to this using established codes or techniques Further

, this therapy perceives symptomatic changes as resulting indirectly from exploration of evolving ideas , schemes or unconscious beliefs or objectives . To them , Scarf (2008 ) shows that maladaptive patterns are the ones that need to be corrected . Finally , this therapy 's resultant patterns also differ from those of other therapies in the sense that they are characterized by improved self esteem , self identity , and better management of feelings , greater ego-strength and an increased urge to live a peaceful life

Question 2 : What was your favorite therapeutic technique discussed in this course , and why . Be specific

I like the Adlerin theory because it is a growth model that shows us that as human beings we can shape our own destiny by controlling our fate as opposed to being victims to the same . It also explores the importance of setting goals and teaches me that this practice and determination are prime motivators in life . This implies that we are the sole determinants of what we want in life as...