Therapeutic Orientation Discussion Jane: Therapeutic Orientation Discussion

This post covers Therapeutic Orientation Discussion Jane, as detailed below.

Recently, you learned about several therapeutic orientations (approaches), such as psychodynamic, client-centered, behavioral, cognitive/cognitive-behavioral, and group and family.

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Using your textbook, the course powerpoints, and other course material, answer the following prompt:

Choose one of the orientations mentioned above to (1) discuss the aim of the therapy, (2) the techniques a provider may use within that therapy, and (3) how the therapy can be applied to the case below:

Jane, a 21 year-old cis-gender female, sought treatment to address increased feelings of sadness. Jane had become depressed during the summer after a romantic relationship ended. She reported having thoughts that she is "not good enough" and she is "worthless". After the breakup, Jane began consuming 2-3 vodka sodas, 3-4 nights a week, to "numb the feelings of sadness and cope". She reported feeling guilty about her alcohol consumption and stated she did not want to rely on alcohol, as both of her parents had struggled with drug misuse during her childhood. She expressed concerns about repeating their patterns with alcohol use.

BE SURE TO INCLUDE MULTIPLE TERMS/CONCEPTS FROM THE COURSE MATERIAL IN YOUR DISCUSSION.

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