Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Family Settings Versus Individual Settings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Family Settings Versus Individual Settings Whether used with individuals or families, the goal of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is to modify client behavior. Although CBT for families is similar to CBT for individuals, there are significant differences in their applications. As you develop…
Solution-Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy Solution-Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy When solution-focused and cognitive behavioral family therapy proved effective with individuals, therapists began applying these approaches to families. However, it quickly became evident that the translation of these approaches from individuals to families was more difficult than expected. Consider how you can successfully…
Structural and Strategic Family Therapy Structural and Strategic Family Therapy Individuals are born into families, grow and develop in families, and live most of their lives in families. Therefore, it makes sense that clients are best understood within the context of the family system. ——Dr. Candice Knight, Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse ORDER NOW…
Experiential and Narrative Family Therapy Experiential and Narrative Family Therapy The Smiths, a family of five, present with their 14-year-old male son, Joshua, who is identified as “the patient.” Almost immediately, the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner notices the subtle struggle between the parents to be heard first, often talking over one another. Joshua…