COUN1003 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: A Dangerous Method, Ethology, Existentialism
25 May 2018
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Theories and Approaches to Counselling – Weekly Notes
WEEK 12: integrative theory
- A dangerous method – movie, SBS ivew
Putting it all together:
- Many clinicians use three or four different theories in their practise
- Some look to common elements within all theories
- Some ascribe to technical eclecticism or integrate several theories into one
- Some believe in specific treatments for specific issues or symptoms
Humanistic behaviours = approaches and theories which focus on
- Existentialism (life, death, purpose) – very deep theory
- Person-centred (accepting, unconditional positive regard)
- Gestalt (practical in a sense) – techniques they won’t do in existentialism
because
CBT + REBT = behavioural theories
- Focuses on the mind to derive a reason and behaviour an individual is illustrating
**Therapists that can integrate both the humanistic and behavioural
techniques to suit a client is very good**
- The way to practice as a therapist and the techniques you use, often reflects who
you are
Techniques:
- Marriage breakdown = existentialism, person-centred
- Depression = depends on the what is driving the client’s depression
- Anxiety = CBT
- Stress = CBT (might not work) but can use all the techniques
Are some theories better than others?
- Research seems to show that there is little therapeutic difference between the
theories and each are about equally effective. This may be due to:
➢ The fact that the different approaches are more similar than what we think
➢ Regardless of theory, most practitioners so similar things
➢ There are many different ways to achieve wellness
➢ Research measurements are not picking up the subtle differences
between theories
- Some groups (eg. Alcohol abuse, weight lose groups) use a planned-out script or
a program = this is not good as it gives someone a sense of control
- Some therapists establish a connection between body and soul through
meditation and introduce self-care like exercise, yoga etc.
- Some therapists can be creative by using mind-maps, writing on backboards,
interactive toys with kids (eg. Lego – observing out they relate and think)
Integrating theories:
- It is important to know how theories are different and how they are the same
- One method of integration is to read everything you can on the theories you like
best
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Document Summary
A dangerous method movie, sbs ivew. Many clinicians use three or four different theories in their practise. Some look to common elements within all theories. Some ascribe to technical eclecticism or integrate several theories into one. Some believe in specific treatments for specific issues or symptoms. Humanistic behaviours = approaches and theories which focus on. Existentialism (life, death, purpose) very deep theory. Gestalt (practical in a sense) techniques they won"t do in existentialism because. Focuses on the mind to derive a reason and behaviour an individual is illustrating. **therapists that can integrate both the humanistic and behavioural techniques to suit a client is very good** The way to practice as a therapist and the techniques you use, often reflects who you are. Depression = depends on the what is driving the client"s depression. Stress = cbt (might not work) but can use all the techniques.
