GOALS

~To articulate considerations in choosing interventions.~To articulate specific actions and interventions.~To understand how to bridge theory with practice

What are some considerations in choosing interventions? Economy Self determination Individualization Development Interdependence Service Goals

What are some specific actions and interventions that can be used?

Action to enable clients to use available resourcesCrisis interventionSupportive actionTherapeutic interventions

What constitutes a crisis?

“When, because of a stressful situation and/or a precipitating event, a system, such as an individual or family, that has had a satisfactory level of social functioning develops a state of disequilibrium, or loses its steady state. Coping mechanisms that have worked in past situations no longer are working, although there is usually some considerable struggle to cope.”

What are the “four forces”? Theoretical Perspectives

~Dynamic Theory: Psychoanalysis, Individual Psychology, Bowenian Therapy

~Behavioral Theory: Behavioral Modification, Cognitive Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Rational-Emotive Therapy, Reality Therapy, Strategic/Systemic, Structural Family Therapy

~Humanistic and Experiential Theory: Client or person-centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy

~Transpersonal Theory: Transpersonal Therapy, Spiritual Development, Finding Person’s “path”