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psychodynamic psychotherapy techniques
psychodynamic psychotherapy techniques.Psychodynamic psychotherapy has developed from Sigmund Freud and psychoanalysis.A central belief is that our early experiences and relationships affect how we function as adults, and that feelings, thoughts and experiences we cannot cope with (that we find unacceptable) we bury in our unconscious. This can result in conflict between the way we consciously […]
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Traumatic Experiences In the field of mental health, the word ‘‘trauma’’ generally connotes a wide range of intensely stressful experiences that involve exposure to levels of danger and fear that exceed normal capacity to cope. In the DSM-III and DSM-III-R, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) defined trauma as an event that is ‘‘outside the range of usual human experience’’ and likely to ‘‘evoke significant symptoms of distress in most people.’’ The DSM-III/III-R definitions of trauma were based on the notion that most people exposed to catastrophic, but presumably uncommon, events such as rape, war, torture, or natural disaster would be likely to show signs and symptoms of serious psychological distress.
Traumatic Experiences In the field of mental health, the word ‘‘trauma’’ generally connotes a wide range of intensely stressful experiences that involve exposure to levels of danger and fear that exceed normal capacity to cope. In the DSM-III and DSM-III-R, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) defined trauma as an event that is ‘‘outside the range […]
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cannabis drug detection and frequency
Cannabis Although not generally available for therapeutic use research into the various potential medicinal benefits of tetrahydrocannabinols – THC (the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis) is in progress. Cannabis can come as a green/brown block of compressed resin (‘hash’, ‘blow’, ‘draw’) or as herbal cannabis, the leaves, stalks and seeds of the plant (‘marijuana’, ‘grass’, ‘weed’). […]
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Sexual Addiction Screening Test
Sexual addiction is defined as any sexually-related, compulsive behavior. which interferes with normal living and causes severe stress on family, friends, loved ones, and one's work environment.Do you have sexual addiction? From Mental health articles, post Sexual Addiction Screening Test Post Footer automatically generated by wp-posturl plugin for wordpress.
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Magic crystal ball is very interesting test
Please add your mind on the game : a two-digit number (77, for instance). You just think the figures were less with the 10-digit numbers and the outcome (for example, Netherlands (7 7) = Results 3), from the right side of the table you found the results to see what figures correspond to symbols, Please […]
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manic disorders are characterized by
Manic disorders are rare before puberty. In pre-pubertal children, symptoms of mania may be confused with attention deficit hyperactive disorder. Manic patients present with irritability, euphoria or elated mood and nsomnia. They tend to be hyperactive and may engage in reckless and impulsive behaviour. Manic episodes may be part of a bipolar affective disorder with […]
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substance abuse treatment plans forms
substance abuse treatment plans forms Active treatment In this stage the client and nurse identify and pursue goals. It is important that the goals are realistic. Achieving small goals can encourage the client and help to produce a sense of self-efficacy. Not achieving can create a sense of failure and trigger a return to precontemplation […]
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Client’s perception of situation, reasons for use and motivation to change
To complement the more specific information that is obtained during assessment it is important to gain some insight into the client’s perceptions of their situation, their reasons for using and readiness for change. This, in conjunction with other information obtained, will also inform care planning and treatment interventions. Prochaska and DiClemente have developed a model […]
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ecstasy side effects short term/long term
Ecstasy (‘Es’) Ecstasy usually comes in tablet form and is swallowed. After about 20–30 minutes it produces a relaxed, euphoric state, a heightened perception of surroundings and a feeling of understanding and acceptance of others. This lasts for 2–4 hours. Tolerance does occur but physical dependence is not thought to. Many tablets sold as ecstasy […]
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stimulants side effects urine
Stimulant drugs include a mphetamine, cocaine and crack cocaine. Some amphetamine and amphetamine-like drugs are legally produced and used therapeutically. For example, dexamphetamine (dexedrine) and methylphenidate (ritalin) are, somewhat controversially, used for the management of children with attention deficit disorder. In the past amphetamine was prescribed as an appetite suppressant and in the treatment of […]
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