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Cognitive Case Study Analysis CNL500

Counseling theories (pcn-500), grand canyon university.

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Cognitive, Cognitive Behavior, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and Reality Therapy

Kaylee E. Salazar College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Grand Canyon University CNL-500 Theories and Models of Counseling Dr. Laurie Larsen May 15, 2023

Introduction Ana is a 24-year old woman who is seeking therapy.. Ana is seeking therapy to treat her depression and anxiety. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is the most effective method for assisting Ana. Cognitive Behavior Therapy was developed by Aaron T. Beck in the late 1960’s (Murdock, 2017). CT, rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), problem-solving therapy, and other approaches that focus on the roles of cognition in dysfunction and intervention are frequently grouped under the umbrella name “cognitive-behavior therapy” (Murdock, 2017). CBT has been found to be effective when treating depression and anxiety (American Psychological Association, 2017). It is based on the idea that people’s thoughts affect their emotions and actions (Beck, 2020). Counselors base their treatment off of the understanding of a client’s specific beliefs and patterns of behavior (Beck, 2020). This paper will discuss the counseling objectives, intervention techniques, the therapeutic process, the clients social and cultural needs, the efficiency of concepts in treatment, and the safe use of cognitive processes in counseling. Each of these will be applied to Ana’s case study. Counseling Goals and Intervention Strategies Together, the client and therapist must discover the emotions that underlie the client’s behavior in order to achieve the goal of CBT. In order for the conceptualization that results to be acceptable to both the client and counselor, the counselor must take care to fully comprehend the client’s perspective (Murdock, 2017). Ana must be willing to be open and honest with her therapist in order for the treatment of her issues to be successful. In order for this to happen, the therapist must establish a therapeutic relationships based off of trust and make the client feel completely comfortable. According to the American Counseling Association (2014) Code of Ethics, “trust is the cornerstone of the counseling relationship” (pg. 4). Once Ana feels that she is

it is important to understand how her culture may guide her thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes. Coming from a wealthy family and having siblings who have been successful in their education could put pressure on Ana and be one of the causes behind why she feels like hopelessness and fear that she does from being furloughed from her job. Being a military wife can also play a part in why she has the feelings she has. This can put extra stress on Ana and may be contributing to her depression (Verdeli, et. al, 2011). Role of Choice and Decision Making Cognitive behavioral therapists must make various clinical decisions both throughout individual sessions and over the course of treatment (Wenzel, 2013). It is important to make the right decisions, as the therapist, throughout the treatment process to ensure that the client gets all the benefits of their investment (Wenzel, 2013). It is important that the therapist recognize the correct treatment process throughout the time with Ana in order to promote change and maximize what Ana receives from each session. Cognitive Processes According to the American Psychological Associations (APA) definition of cognitive processes, they are “any of the mental functions assumed to be involved in the acquisition, storage, interpretation, manipulation, transformation, and use of knowledge.” The client’s behavior must be question by the therapist in a nonjudgmental manner. This gives a therapist the opportunity to question clients’ dysfunctional ideas and skewed thoughts (Murdock, 2017). This leads to the client, in this case Ana, being able to think of solutions to her problems. Conclusion Ana can benefit from cognitive behavior therapy by understanding how her thoughts affect her emotions and behaviors. Ana will be able to overcome the mental challenges she has

been dealing with by establishing clear goals and therapy plan, utilizing cognitive processes, and adhering to a precise treatment approach. Understanding Ana’s social and cultural needs will be essential to her recovery journey and the therapeutic alliance she forms with her therapist. References American Counseling Association. (2014). ACA 2014 Code of Ethics. Ainslie, R. C., Harlem, A., Tummala-Narra, P., Barbanel, L., & Ruth, R. (2013). Contemporary Psychoanalytic Views on the Experience of Immigration. Retrieved May 17, 2023, from psycnet.apa/fulltext/2013-41056-002.pdf Beck, J. S. (2020). Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond. Guilford Publications.

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Murdock, N. L. (2017). Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Case Approach (4th ed.). Pearson. Verdeli, H., Baily, C., Vousoura, E., Belser, A., Singla, D., & Manos, G. (2011). The Case for Treating Depression in Military Spouses. Journal of family psychology : JFP : journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43), 25 (4), 488. doi/10.1037/a