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A Career In Psychology : An 8 page report detailing the writer's personal aspiration towards a career in psychology. Various job opportunities, salaries, and so forth, - are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 relevant sources including a one-on-one interview with a professional in the field on psychology. Psychwhy.wps

A Systematically Eclectic Model Of Counseling : A 5 page paper discussing eclectic theory as it applies to psychological counseling. Bibliography lists four sources. Eclectic.wps

Psychiatric Social Worker : A 5 page paper on the job of the P.S.W. either as a contractor to or full-time employee of the institution. The paper concentrates on the duties, including diversity, and retained autonomy combined with the advantages of teamwork. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Psycsocl.wps

Counseling the Addicted Teen : 8 pages in length. Discusses addiction, counseling, treatment, and various pertinent programs available to assist adolescents involved with the use of drugs & alcohol. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Drugteen.wps

Cost of Treatment for Chemical Dependency : In today's fast paced, technology oriented and capitalistic world the issue of mental health care and , specifically, chemical dependency treatment, has become very cost oriented. Because of the nature of addiction, the addict is often without resources to cover the cost of treatment. "Drug and alcohol dependency are escalating rapidly as a percentage of the total patient population among all social classes. This 9 page paper asserts that cost effective treatment can best be served by assessing the individual's circumstances and providing the least restrictive setting best suited for the attainment of abstinence, both in the immediate future and for the duration of the individual's lifetime. This is best accomplished by a flexible system that allows both inpatient and outpatient services to be accessed, with inpatient services being utilized only when other alternatives have been explored and are found to be lacking in feasibility. Bibliography lists 9 sources. KTcdcost.wps

Assessing Chemical Dependency : An 11 page research paper that examines the assessment phase of aiding a patient with a chemical dependency problem. One of the key problems in substance abuse treatment concerns issues that have to do with assessment. The writer examines research that addresses the assessment criteria established by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, and relates current assessment techniques to the treatment of substance abuse by adolescents. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Chemdep.wps

Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy : A 10 page research paper on the process of cognitive behavioral group therapy. The writer describes cognitive theory, cognitive therapy and cognitive group therapy, as well as providing a group model and studies of group effectiveness. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Cognbeha.wps

Depression / Psychotherapeutic Treatment : A 5 page research paper investigating the effects of drug therapy compared to psychotherapeutic intervention. Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, physicians continue to treat depression with mediations rather than referring their patients to therapy. Numerous research studies have consistently revealed that specific models of therapeutic interventions are more effective in treating depression. Cognitive behavioral interventions have been the most successful in treating this condition that affects more than 50% of the population at some point in their lives. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Deptreat.wps

Divorce / An Argument Against Breaking Up : Divorce is a controversial topic and act, to say the least. In this 5 page essay the writer explores the arguments against divorce and refutes each. Finally, the writer offers a creative new concept for marriage licenses which, in effect, eliminate the need for divorce. No bibliography. Divorce2.wps

Behavioral & Experiential Approaches to Family Therapy : A 15 page paper using literature analysis to prove the hypothesis that though there is a much greater volume of current research and reporting based in behavioral therapy rather than experiential, the lack of similar work based in the experiential model is not indicative of that method’s validity or effectiveness. Rather, there is a common blurring of boundaries between the two methods in which therapy will begin with emphasis in one method but then introduce aspects of the other. The behavioral model is more easily quantitatively analyzed for research reporting, lending itself more readily to analysis than does the experiential model, which has a more emotional base and is more difficult to verify through standard research means. Bibliography lists 16 sources. Famther.wps

Family Counseling & The Therapist : A 5 page paper on different methodologies (behavioral, etc.;) and the role of the therapist in family counseling. Textbook-orientated, No bibliography. Countheo.wps

Approaches to Family Therapy : This is a 5 page paper that examines Bowen's ideas concerning the reciprocal relationships within the family system, systemic theories as postulated by Milan and the concepts inherent in the behavioral/cognitive approaches to theory and practice. Of special interest will be the time frame factor, the distinction between insight versus action, the goals of treatment and the major theorists within that area. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Famthapp.wps

The Benefits of Art Therapy : A 10 page paper discussing the utilization of therapeutic art programs in the rehabilitation of the emotionally-traumatized & disabled. Bibliography lists six sources. Artther.wps

Group Counseling for Senior Citizens Addicted to Drugs & Alcohol : 11 pages in length. Discusses relevant problems, solutions, and methodologies in detail. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Grpcnslg.wps

Senior Citizens / Individual Or Group Programs? : A 5 page paper discussing the merits of whether it is better to implement individualized programs for seniors or government programs that target seniors as a group. Bibliography lists 4 sources. seniors.doc

Helping Adolescents to Achieve Abstinence : 12 pages offering methodologies for helping adolescents to achieve sexual abstinence. Using various documented studies, the writer offers a balance approach, a realist approach, and so forth. Also included is a realistic socio-psychological perspective on love and sex for adolescents. Bibliography lists 10 comprehensive sources. Abstinen.wps

Treating Gay & Lesbian Patients In Therapy : A thorough discussion on therapy for the gay and lesbian patients is explored in this 12 page paper. The subject of choosing a homosexual vs. heterosexual therapist is addressed. Specific guidelines useful to therapists treating patients with sexual identity issues are provided. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Gaylest.wps

Investigating Advice on Communication Between Couples : An 8 page paper comparing the theories of 5 self-help relationship books to the findings of current communications research reports. There are very good self-help books available discussing the male-female romantic relationship, but the reader does indeed need to be aware of the discrepancies of many of them with both current communications research findings and common sense. With the exception of Gray, every one of the problems discussed in both the books and the communications journal articles referenced for this paper has as its base a lack of honesty on the part of at least one, and normally both involved players. Whether that lack of honesty is intentional or not, it nevertheless is there and blocks the path of any true and lasting relationship. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Coupcom.wps

Multicultural Marriage Counseling : An 8 page overview of the difficulties involved in providing multicultural marriage counseling. Emphasizes the differences and the feelings of isolation which a multicultural couple, or a couple whose cultural background is different from the counselor might experience. It also suggests that it is the role of the counselor to overcome these feelings and to gain the trust of the clients. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Marcouns.wps

Marriage Counseling & Keeping Couples Together : A detailed, 6 page examination of marriage counseling theory & technique today. The writer cites key statistics concerning marriage/divorce rates and pointing at the work of certain theorists, argues that there exists a grave need for change. Much of this essay is written from a "Christian perspective" on marriage counseling in which the emphasis is to be upon keeping the couple together and helping them to both understand and appreciate their sacred vows. FREE abstract included ! Bibliography lists 5 sources. Marrcoun.wps

Marital & Family Therapy / Techniques : A 12 page examination of the history and central features of Marital and Family Therapy as a social movement and an institution. Significant trends and contributions are highlighted including : Structural Family Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy, Transgenerational Family Therapy, and Behavioral Family Therapy. The writer also provides a brief overview of treatment modalities that have developed under the umbrella of marriage and family therapy and formulates a theory of marital and family therapy based upon the "better parts" of that which already exists. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Marrfami.wps

Love Is Never Enough, Or Is It? : An 8 page paper discussing the book by Aaron T. Beck entitled, Love is Never Enough. This book is based a cognitive therapy approach to marriage counseling. Beck offers many constructive ideas and exercises for the couple who wish to more fully understand each other while ceasing to bring in their negative, and pointless, emotions into the relationship. While this book may apply to many people, if not all people in some way, it is presumptuous to assume that love is "never enough." Lnevere.wps

Talking With A Family About Incest : This 5 page report is written from the counselor’s perspective after being assigned by the court to a case where a 35 year-old man is arrested for having intercourse with his 13 year old daughter. How should the situation be handled? Bibliography lists 5 sources. Fmincest.wps

"Christian" Vs. "Biblical" Mental Health Counseling : A 5 page paper briefly discussing the differences between and the controversy surrounding the two modes of mental health counseling and therapy. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Christbib.wps

Issues and Problems in Multicultural Counseling : 9 pages in length. A comprehensive overview of issues concerning multicultural counseling. Examined are considerations and problems faced by counselors working with culturally-diverse groups, models in multicultural training, and the bi-racial identity development model (clearly explained). Bibliography lists approximately 12 sources. Multicou.wps

David Sue On Counseling The Multiculturally Different : A 7 page essay discussing the aspects of cross-cultural counseling emphasizing the work of David Sue. The area of multicultural counseling is one that is becoming increasingly more important in this country. The writer discusses specific areas in which changes may need to be considered. Davidsue.wps

Behavioral Change Contract Instrument As A Tool In Counseling : A 30 page proposed behavioral change counseling dynamic through the introduction of an instrument in the commitment phase of the counseling process—which further acts as a contract between the counseling psychologist and the client in determining the initial and ongoing direction of treatment. The instrument would, therefore, offer a continuous means to not only provide the adolescent with eating disorder pathology an autonomous relationship with self within the behavioral change program, but recreate the program through a simple tool. The pros and cons of the tool are discussed in the discussion section of the proposal. Bibliography lists 30 sources. Bcci.wps

Transactional Analysis : A short, but detailed 4 page research paper on the therapy and its uses by the counselor. The writer details the substance of the therapy and how it is applied. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Transact.doc

Support Groups / Mentally Retarded Adults & Their Parents : A 5 page research paper that discusses the need for and benefits of support groups for mentally retarded or developmentally disabled adults. Discussion of the benefits of the same sort of support group for parents of adult children with developmental disabilities is also offered. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Supptgrp.wps

The Mentally Retarded Person In The Community : This 9 page research paper investigates the issues involved in mentally retarded persons making a successful transition into community. Specific approaches and programs to help them make this transition are discussed as are the reasons for the movement to this way of living as opposed to institutions. Bibliography lists 12 sources. MRcomm.wps

Group Counseling / People with Developmental Disabilities : A 5 page research paper exploring the benefits of group counseling of persons who are mentally retarded. There are very few studies to be found in the literature because this approach has historically been ignored for this population. Research does, however, point to the benefits of group counseling. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Grpcoun.wps

Counselor Identity & the Necessary Characteristics of an Effective Counselor :
A 10 page paper that provides an overview of the prominent characteristics of effective counselors and considers factors ranging from communications skills to race as they influence counselor/client relationships. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Counsel.wps

Male Suicide & The Impacts on the Family : A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the issues related to male suicide and the impacts on their family members, from both a psychological and social perspective. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Malesuic.wps

Conflict Resolution / Eight Essential Steps : A 10 page overview of conflict resolution using the Dudley Weeks’ The Eight Steps to Conflict Resolution and William Wilmot’s and Joyce Hocker’s Interpersonal Conflicts. Bibliography lists three sources. Conflict8.wps

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