As discussed by the Cognitive Therapy Associates, (CTA) in New York City, cognitive behavioral therapy for children and families is brief and solution focused. This type of therapy is aimed to treat various types of issues including: depression, outburst, acting out behaviors, obesity, etc. while learning how to make better choices. The goal is to identify the disruptive thinking patterns or thoughts and then to make adjustments to the behaviors that stem from these thoughts. The children need stability and peacefulness in their lives and with this therapy they can achieve that in the home and school environments ("Marriage & family," 2003-2008)
Elizabeth Horwin, LPC, also stated that the aim of behavioral counseling is to teach the client how to become healthier and experience a fulfilling life. One can accomplish this by modifying distorted thoughts and negative thinking and essentially the behaviors that stem from them. Horwin explains that the people who would most benefit from this type of therapy are those who are bright, rational and have the urge to have passion and enjoyment in their life (Howin, 1998-2010).
One particular area of work that I would like to further explore is working with children who are diagnosed as ADHD. It is quite common to hear that these children are being medicated with various drugs, but I have not heard very much about therapy. In the research that I conducted, I found various techniques that are effective in teaching children how to modify their thoughts and behaviors. Some of the techniques discussed on the ADHD Child Parenting Guides are as follows:keeping consistency with rules and discipline, quiet and slow voices when speaking with the children, avoiding negative approaches (ex. “stop,” “don’t,” or “no.”) and to demonstrate new and difficult tasks and to repeat them until they are learned ("Behavioral adhd therapy," 2009). These are just some of the few techniques that can be incorporated to the behavioral intervention for the treatment of ADHD in children.
Behavioral therapy uses several techniques and treats a large variety of disorders and issues. As stated before, my coursework right now does not specialize in a particular field of counseling, but with further training and education, I would hope to learn of the various approaches and ways to help children.
Elizabeth Horwin, LPC, also stated that the aim of behavioral counseling is to teach the client how to become healthier and experience a fulfilling life. One can accomplish this by modifying distorted thoughts and negative thinking and essentially the behaviors that stem from them. Horwin explains that the people who would most benefit from this type of therapy are those who are bright, rational and have the urge to have passion and enjoyment in their life (Howin, 1998-2010).
One particular area of work that I would like to further explore is working with children who are diagnosed as ADHD. It is quite common to hear that these children are being medicated with various drugs, but I have not heard very much about therapy. In the research that I conducted, I found various techniques that are effective in teaching children how to modify their thoughts and behaviors. Some of the techniques discussed on the ADHD Child Parenting Guides are as follows:keeping consistency with rules and discipline, quiet and slow voices when speaking with the children, avoiding negative approaches (ex. “stop,” “don’t,” or “no.”) and to demonstrate new and difficult tasks and to repeat them until they are learned ("Behavioral adhd therapy," 2009). These are just some of the few techniques that can be incorporated to the behavioral intervention for the treatment of ADHD in children.
Behavioral therapy uses several techniques and treats a large variety of disorders and issues. As stated before, my coursework right now does not specialize in a particular field of counseling, but with further training and education, I would hope to learn of the various approaches and ways to help children.
Marriage & family counseling:Family therapy and cbt (2003-2008)Retrieved from http://www.cognitive-therapy-associates.com/family-counseling-therapy.php
Howin, Elizabeth. (1998-2010)A Perspective on cognitive behavior therapy.Retrievedfrom http://www.4therapy.com/consumer/
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Behavioral adhd therapy techniques. (2009) Retrieved fromhttp://www.adhdchildparenting.com/behaviour-
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During my coursework at the University of St. Thomas, I became very interested in working with children. I volunteered and completed an internship at a non-profit organization which treated children who had been sexually abused. I was fond of the work that the therapists and playroom workers were able to accomplish in helping the children heal. I became interested in becoming a counselor and continued my studies in order to attain licensure to become an LPC.
Although the current counseling degree that I am pursuing is not specialized, I am interested in working with children. I particularly identify with the behavioral theory. Ideally, my goal is to work with children with various types of problems in different settings using the behavioral therapy approach.
As discussed by the Cognitive Therapy Associates, (CTA) in New York City, cognitive behavioral therapy for children and families is brief and solution focused. This type of therapy is aimed to treat various types of issues including: depression, outburst, acting out behaviors, obesity, etc. while learning how to make better choices. The goal is to identify the disruptive thinking patterns or thoughts and then to make adjustments to the behaviors that stem from these thoughts. The children need stability and peacefulness in their lives and with this therapy they can achieve that in the home and school environments ("Marriage & family," 2003-2008)
Elizabeth Horwin, LPC, also stated that the aim of behavioral counseling is to teach the client how to become healthier and experience a fulfilling life. One can accomplish this by modifying distorted thoughts and negative thinking and essentially the behaviors that stem from them. Horwin explains that the people who would most benefit from this type of therapy are those who are bright, rational and have the urge to have passion and enjoyment in their life (Howin, 1998-2010).
One particular area of work that I would like to further explore is working with children who are diagnosed as ADHD. It is quite common to hear that these children are being medicated with various drugs, but I have not heard very much about therapy. In the research that I conducted, I found various techniques that are effective in teaching children how to modify their thoughts and behaviors. Some of the techniques discussed on the ADHD Child Parenting Guides are as follows: keeping consistency with rules and discipline, quiet and slow voices when speaking with the children, avoiding negative approaches (ex. “stop,” “don’t,” or “no.”) and to demonstrate new and difficult tasks and to repeat them until they are learned ("Behavioral adhd therapy," 2009). These are just some of the few techniques that can be incorporated to the behavioral intervention for the treatment of ADHD in children.
Behavioral therapy uses several techniques and treats a large variety of disorders and issues. As stated before, my coursework right now does not specialize in a particular field of counseling, but with further training and education, I would hope to learn of the various approaches and ways to help children.