general counseling methods such as motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral theory, etc., and discuss two that could be applied to addictions treatment. Why, specifically, would the two you have chosen be useful in cases of addiction treatment? There are several different theories to consider for addiction. Counselors can determine which method of counseling is best for their client. Cognitive-behavioral theory is used to treatment depression and anxiety problems. It is also used to treat individuals
Social Work Theory: Understanding BioPsychoSocial-Spiritual Perspective Amira Turner Virginia Commonwealth University Define the term theory as related to social work practice Theories are observations that have been made over and over again about what influences human behavior. They are educated guesses that have been tested and gained validity through other professionals in the field. What this means for social work is we are dealing with countless individuals, groups, and populations
criminals who are involved in crime, all from a social perspective. Their work focuses on the different social reactions to crime, the political terrain of social control, and the effectiveness of anti-crime policies. Criminologists then propose theories, attempting to explain the
In the 21st century one of the most intriguing fact is there is an increase in female crimes and decrease in number of female child. Law students and people in general are aware or made aware of criminology theories given by Male criminologists more and less of Female criminologists. Feminism and criminology is not forgotten, but less remembered. The tragic consequences seen today against females clearly indicate that it has a strong history. But traditionally the scenario is that Criminology is
identify its possible causes with an emphasis on psychological roots and propose remedies with a connection to psychological measures. Research findings tentatively indicate that serial murders stem from a highly complex interaction of sociological, biological and psychological factors (Cotter 61). In the context of narcissistic events, one human behavior aspect may be depicted as pathological and destructive and the basis for unhealthy ideals and feelings so that such individuals act in murderous and
will come into contact with various sources of stress, major events, and minor events. However, despite extreme differences in every individual’s life, our bodies cope with these situations in relatively the same manner. The biological aspects of psychology, along with theories of emotion, can help explain how and why our bodies react the way they do to these given events. The daily routine of a nine year old should not be nearly as terrifying as William’s. This reoccurring dog experience will result
Substance abuse and addiction is one of the nation’s fastest growing problems and AA 12-step recovery has been the traditional method of treatment. The AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) 12-step model of recovery can be summarized by admitting that one cannot control their drinking, turning this control over to a Higher Power, reviewing errors from their past and making amends for these errors, living by a new code and helping others suffering with the same addiction. Many rehab and addiction treatment centers
Perspectives in Psychology In Psychology there are five main approaches; Psychodynamic, Cognitive, Behaviourist, Biological and Humanistic. The key areas of the following approaches will be analysed, the Psychodynamic approach which will look at theorists such as Freud and his assumptions on behaviour. It will also look at the methodology, strengths and limitations of this approach. The next approach that will be analysed will be the Behaviourist approach looking at Watson and his assumptions and
The age crime curve shows the peak in adolescent offending and refers to the view that most offending occurs during adolescents. Offending does tend to peak during adolescence due to a decrease in parental control, an increase in irritability, an increase in impulsivity, an increase in peer pressure and a decrease in rational thinking and self control. Adolescents have an increased want of the material things that adults have (Farrington,1986). The combination of these factors puts adolescents at
Canadian serial murderer that sexually assaulted female aboriginal sex workers, the motivational factors behind his criminality and deviance are demonstrated in criminological terms through Marshall and Barbaree’s Integrated Theory of the Etiology of Sexual Offending theory, and