There are several methods utilized in the treatment of mental health-related issues. CBT, DBT, PE, CPT, Behavior therapy, reality therapy, and REBT are just a few of those common therapies. It is not uncommon for patients to also consider alternative treatment methods such as acupuncture, hypnosis, religious/spiritual counseling, ECT, pharmacology, cultural healer/medicine man etc. For this paper, you will discuss various types of treatment approaches, both psychotherapeutic and alternative therapeutic practices, as well as the role of the clinical manager in supporting the clinician during the patient’s treatment process.
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Directions:
Write a paper (1,250-1,500 words) discussing the various types of treatment approaches, both psychotherapeutic and alternative therapeutic methods, as well as the role of the clinical manager in supporting the clinician during the patient’s treatment process. Include the following in your paper:
- A brief identification and explanation of one psychotherapy treatment and one non-traditional or alternative treatment approach.
- A research-based contrast of the application of these treatments when working with clients presenting anxiety, depression, personality disorder, or PTSD.
- A research-based discussion of the role of the clinical manager when working with a clinician serving a client that expressed interest in including an alternative treatment method as part of the overall treatment plan.
- A research-based argument for the acceptance of a psychopharmacology approach for some disorders.
Rubric:
A brief identification and explanation of one psychotherapy treatment and one non-traditional or alternative treatment approach is thoroughly presented.
A research-based contrast of the application of these treatments is thoroughly presented. Ideas are supported with scholarly current or seminal research.
A research-based discussion of the role of the clinical manager is thoroughly presented. Ideas are supported with scholarly current or seminal research.
A research-based argument for the acceptance of a psychopharmacology approach is thoroughly presented. Ideas are supported with scholarly current or seminal research.
Synthesis of source information is present and is scholarly. Argument is clear and convincing, presenting a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
All required elements are present. Scholarly research sources are topic-related, and obtained from highly respected, professional, original source.
Thesis and/or main claim are clear and comprehensive; the essence of the paper is contained within the thesis.
The document is correctly formatted. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
Reference and material to read:
Wheeler, R. B. (2012). Alternative treatments for mental health. Everyday Health.
Mehl-Madrona, L. E. (n.d.). Development of an integrated program with conventional American medicine and evaluation
of effectiveness. Traditional (Native American) Indian Medicine.
http://www.healing-arts.org/mehl-madrona/mmtraditionalpaper.htm
Robbins, R. (n.d.). The dream catcher meditation: A therapeutic technique used with American Indian adolescents.
Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health.