Ncmhce - Theories And Techniques Study Guide Rated A+

Mood Disorders {Ans: Objective: overall adjustment, mood stabilization, alleviation of depression and mania, enhancement of coping skills, improvement of relationships and prevention of relapse. Depression Techniques::: Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques are the most effective. Target overgeneralization, perfectionistic thinking, and tendency to catastrophize. Training in communication skills, help in decision making, assertiveness training, increasing pleasurable activities.}Group Therapy {Ans: Clients who need reality testing and group feedback. Recommended for those who may feel stigmatized, scapgoated by individual therapy. For interpersonal behavioral concerns. Anxious clients who experience authority concerns benefit, as well as those who give the therapist excessive power.}Male Orgasmic Disorder {Ans: Genital stimulation}Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder {Ans: Objective: Increasing child's ability to learn and manage impulses. ADHD Techniques::: Focus primarily on behavior techniques. Enhancing learning environement through reduction of distractions. Training teachers. Instruction on time management. Stress management and relaxation techniques.}Modalities {Ans: For the purposes of the exam only 3 modalities exist: Individual, Family, and Group Determine what a client's most important need is and use the technique and modality that best fits that need.}Anorexia and Bulimia {Ans: Medical assistance and nutritional counseling must be combined with family therapy for significant change to occur. Hospitilization may