Essays and Research Papers on Psychotherapy

(5pp). Today we toss psychiatric disorders at each other like we are throwing confetti on New Year's Eve. The phrase will be, I flew into 'manic,' or don't be obsessive, or how compulsive. We think we know what all the terms mean. However for some it is not so easy to ...

This 25 page paper provides a descriptive analysis of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), also called multiple personality disorder. This paper outlines the DSM-IV description and diagnosis, the etiology, as well as procedures and clinical cases that correspond with this disorder. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

(5 pp). On one level this book is about society's dislike for, and eventual destruction of the unrepentant non-conformer. But on another level it is exactly what the story line portrays - a brilliant look at the abuse, oppression and even murderous nature of the modern 'mental-health' system. Action plays out through the ...

A 5 page paper which discusses many psychological problems and conditions in the character of Savannah Wingo, and others, in the novel and movie "Prince of Tides." Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.

This 11 page paper explores disassociative identity disorder from a dual prospective of cognitive and behavioral aspects. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the central views of how individuals help others, from the perspective of a corporate counselor. This paper assesses the correlation between counseling perspectives and management practices as they relate to this issue. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. What is the image of crazy in our society? What happens to women who are not considered 'normal'? And what might be the image of women in psychiatric institutions or who see counselors or therapists? What might be some reasons for mental illness? These questions and more can be pondered and ...

(6pp) McClelland asserted that people acquired different needs over time as a result of life experiences. He identified three needs that affect motivation of individuals and organizations: "1. Need for Achievement - The desire to do something better or more efficiently to solve problems, or to grasp and solve complex problems. 2. Need for ...

This 3 page paper looks at humanistic-existential therapies, and behavioral and cognitive approaches, in respect to the therapist's point of view. The importance of acceptance is emphasized. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page discussion of the benefits of utilizing animals in the therapeutic setting. Explores the literature for the application of pet therapy with children in regards to reducing verbal aggression in the classroom. Although this application has not been explored other findings in regard to the therapeutic benefit of pet therapy would ...

(5pp) According to Gamblers Anonymous, compulsive gambling is the obvious symptom of an emotional disorder. The emotional factors involved are: inability or unwillingness to accept reality emotional insecurity, basic immaturity, and lack of self-esteem. The gambler finds that he or she is most comfortable when gambling. Many psychiatrists feel that the gambler has an ...

This 5 page paper critiques the research design as presented in an article on comorbidity in adolescent substance abusers. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A five page paper which looks at the chemical and neurological causes of depression and the potential value of herbal remedies such as St John’s Wort in the treatment of such conditions, as opposed to pharmaceutical drugs such as Prozac. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 10 page overview of obesity and the factors which interplay to cause the condition and those which result from it. Defines obesity and provides statistics from the United States of the proportion of the populace who are considered to be one degree or another obese. Traces the physiological, psychological, sociological and economic ...

This 5 page paper presents a psychoanalytic analysis of the protagonist from Good Will Hunting. Repression as a defense mechanism is shown to be exemplified in this character along with abandonment issues. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of body image and how girls and women can reconnect with their bodies. The dominant media culture is discussed as a cause of poor body image. Culture as a factor in how women perceive themselves is discussed. Many examples are provided and several studies are cited. ...

A 4 page definition of the psychiatric condition known as panic disorder. Distinguishes this condition from typical bouts with anxiety by the fact that other anxiety disorders are characterized by an ongoing feeling of impending zoom verses the sudden manifestation of attacks of intense terror which characterize panic disorder. Enumerates the symptoms of ...

5 pages in length. The writer addresses the following issues as they relate to Freud's The Ego and the Id: In what way are we our ego? What is the ego and how does Freud defend his description and location of it? How does the ego develop and what tasks does it ...

11 pages in length. Considered for decades to be a disease of the insane, Schizotypal Personality Disorder has finally been recognized for the debilitating and emotionally unbalancing illness it truly is. The symptoms of Schizotypal Personality Disorder can include such things as delusions, hallucinations and difficulty in concentrating. Some think that they ...

A 14 page overview of the many problems with identification, empathy, and understanding, which can infiltrate the therapeutic relationship as a result of cultural, racial, appearance, or lifestyle differences between client and therapist. Provides numerous examples as to how factors such as traditional beliefs, sexual preference, or even problems such as obesity can adversely ...

This 5 page report discusses the work of Donald Kiesler in psychotherapy research. Kiesler points out that work in personality theory that is derived from the variety of interpersonal circles inventories is supportive of many of the personality theories that drive integrative models of psychotherapy. He also referred to research that does not recognize the importance of such numerous factors as ...

A 14 page research paper. This paper has four parts: Post-traumatic stress disorder in which this disorder is described along with causes and psychological and physical effects and symptoms. The incidence of PTSD is also included. Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, as originated by Albert Ellis. The philosophy and foundation of the theory is explained as ...

A 10 page paper which discusses psychoanalytic and existential psychotherapy. The focus of these two approaches is that which addresses the counseling needs of an adult survivor of childhood abuse. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 10 page report discusses the issue of whether or not psychologists should have the ability to prescribe certain drugs for their clients. It consists primarily of a literature review on the issue and presents the opinions of those both for and against granting such privileges. Arguments on both sides of the issue address concerns such as whether or ...

This 5 page paper considers how Sigmund Freud's development of psychoanalysis explains the development of personality by way of motivation drives and wishes. The ideas of the id, the ego and the super ego are discussed with the function of the primary and secondary processes as well as the pleasure principle. The bibliography cites 7 ...