Cognitive-behavioral theory (CBT) is the strongest therapy for recovery. By its nature, CBT can tackle Ben’s thought patterns, which are guilty of converting the adverse aspects of substance addiction and relationships into positive ones that are favorable to his health. On top of this, CBT methods also effectively deal with issues, including unhealthy and unresolved communication and conflict resolution within the family (M.D & M.D, 2022). Through cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, and communication skills training.
Family Dynamics and Therapy Application
There are overlapping dynamics between Michael and Ben (the Pipers’ father), Erin and her mother, and Megan and the family. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can overcome these issues by identifying faulty cognitions and altering inappropriate behaviors. In a similar vein, CBT would challenge Ben in regards to him denying the consequences of substance use while also blinking his mother as the primary cause of his predicaments. Behavioral therapy will steal away the enablers of the addiction as a parent will stop his silence (M.D & M.D, 2022). Moreover, the therapy would be the base of intensive family discussions that would be guided and ultimately successfully provide a platform for conflict resolution and improved communication.
Specific CBT Interventions and Implementation
Cognitive Restructuring:
In this manner, Ben’s negative thoughts and beliefs about his habit of drug use and interaction with his family members are examined and changed. Through my work as a therapist, I will help Ben by asking him to scrutinize the support for his beliefs, look for alternate perspectives, and impart adaptive thinking skills.
Behavioral Activation:
This intervention is centered on increasing positive-rewarding ones instead of turning to substance on his part (Martin & Oliver, 2018). I will work with Ben to break up the routine by finding activities he enjoys and can connect with, and I will be there with him as he perfects while tracking his progress daily.
Communication Skills Training:
I would create a structured communication environment where family members can discuss their problems and get support in using listening and assertiveness skills. The rest of the participants and I will use feedback and affirmation of effective communication tactics.
Model Critique and Personal Perspective
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an effective tool with numerous strengths: its empirically proven methodology and hands-on techniques. It directly aims at certain acts and principles, allowing the customers to approach remediation with practical methods (Murder et al., 2019). The emphasis of CBT on symptom removal might omit hazier concerns that need integrating with the other methods for holistic depression treatment. Furthermore, the cognitive focus may only be suited to some clients with severe cognitive difficulties. The structured way and collaborative nature of this therapy are a benefit of CBT. What settles my choice more is coupled with emotional deepening and a better understanding of complex relationships.
Personal Fit and Evaluation
My Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) aligns very well with my structured way of thinking and my commitment to collaboration, which corresponds greatly to the organizational and teamwork competencies I care about. It employs a practice-oriented approach whereby I could work out concrete actions, which means that I seek quick wins. On the one hand, CBT’s setting of focus on symptom dropping may overlook some of the deeper emotional problems. On the other hand, I am good at exploring him with his emotional aspect extended. As one of my professional weaknesses, I cannot appreciate CBT’s effectiveness.
References
M.D, H. C., & M.D, G. O. G. (2022). Gabbard’s Textbook of Psychotherapeutic Treatments, Second Edition. In Google Books. American Psychiatric Pub. https://books.google.nl/books?hl=en&lr=&id=GDuVEAAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA151&dq=Cognitive-Behavioral+Theory+Application&ots=KQpHWQG-oH&sig=aBu3sTn6zYYNvBNFlXnrTKPcvQU&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=Cognitive-Behavioral%20Theory%20Application&f=false
Martin, F., & Oliver, T. (2018). Behavioral Activation for children and adolescents: a systematic review of progress and promise. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 28(4), 427–441. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-018-1126-z
Murder, T., Kutcher, A., Yadikar, Ö., Steles’, T., & Gumz, A. (2019). Focusing on patients’ existing resources and strengths in cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic therapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Zeitschrift für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie, 65(2), 144-161.https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Antje-Gumz/publication/333580368_Focusing_on_Patients’_Existing_Resources_and_Strengths_in_Cognitive-Behavioral_Therapy_and_Psychodynamic_Therapy_A_Systematic_Review_and_Meta-Analysis/links/6523c88ab0df2f20a220b44c/Focusing-on-Patients-Existing-Resources-and-Strengths-in-Cognitive-Behavioral-Therapy-and-Psychodynamic-Therapy-A-Systematic-Review-and-Meta-Analysis.pdf
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