Guide to Cognitive Therapy, CBT and Thought Records
The Concept of Anxiety
1844 philosophical work by Søren Kierkegaard All of Kierkegaard's books have either a preface, dedication, or prayer at the beginning. This book includes a lengthy introduction. The Concept of Anxiety was published on exactly the same date as Prefaces, June 17, 1844. Both books deal with Hegel's idea of mediation. Mediation is a common thread throughout Kierkegaard's works. For Kierkegaard, anxiety/dread/angst is "freedom's actuality as the possibility of possibility." Kierkegaard focuses on the first anxiety experienced by man: Adam's choice to eat from God's forbidden tree of knowledge or not. However, Kierkegaard mentions that anxiety is a way for humanity to be saved as well. Progress[edit] In 1793, forty-one years before Kierkegaard wrote The Concept of Anxiety, Immanuel Kant wrote his book Religion Within the Limits of Reason Alone; his book elevated reason in the realm of Christianity.[6] Many continental philosophers wrote their books in relation to Kant's ideas. Anxiety[edit]
Judith Ayre - Process Experiential Emotion Focused Therapy (PEEFT) for individuals and couples.
Process-Experiential Emotion-Focused Therapy (PEEFT) Process-Experiential Emotion-Focused Therapy (PEEFT) is a totally holistic approach that suits many different people. It can be very helpful for people who either find it hard to regulate their emotions or who feel that their emotions are spilling over uncomfortably into other areas of their life. Equally, it is effective for people who notice that they experience little or no emotion in their life or who are perceived by others to 'live in their heads' or be too 'ultra-rational' too much of the time. History of Process-Experiential Emotion-Focused Therapy (PEEFT) in Melbourne, Australia In the 1990s, Dr George Wills of LaTrobe University became interested in the work of Robert Elliott, Laura Rice and Les Greenberg. In 2000, with still few published manuscripts available, Judith Ayre began learning and practicing the method and discussing its applications with George Wills over several years. Find a PEEFT therapist. Contact Judith Ayre
Teaching Aspergers Children: Tips For Teachers
Educators can be great allies in keeping your youngster with Aspergers (AS) or High-Functioning Autism safe and successful in school, but you'll need to make sure they have all the knowledge they need to help. Use the suggestions below to create an information packet to bring educators up to speed... The Five Main Things Educators Need to Know— 1. If there will be any sort of change in my youngster's classroom or routine, please notify me as far in advance as possible so that we can all work together in preparing her for it. 2. 3. 4. 5. General Behaviors— · At times, our youngster may experience "meltdowns" when nothing may help behavior. · Foster a classroom atmosphere that supports the acceptance of differences and diversity. · Generally speaking an adult speaking in a calm voice will reap many benefits. · Note strengths often and visually. · Our youngster may have vocal outbursts or shriek. · Our youngster may need help with problem-solving situations. Perseverations— Transitions— Stimuli—
Victim blaming
Victim blaming occurs when the victim of a crime or any wrongful act is held entirely or partially[citation needed] responsible for the harm that befell them. The study of victimology seeks to mitigate the perception of victims as responsible.[1] There is a greater tendency to blame victims of rape than victims of robbery in cases where victims and perpetrators know one another.[2] Coining of the phrase; Racism[edit] Moynihan had concluded that three centuries of horrible treatment at the hands of whites, and in particular the uniquely cruel structure of American slavery as opposed to its Latin American counterparts, had created a long series of chaotic disruptions within the black family structure which, at the time of the report, manifested itself in high rates of unwed births, absent fathers, and single mother households in black families. History[edit] Opposing views[edit] Secondary victimization of sexual assault victims[edit] Rape shield laws[edit] Examples[edit] See also[edit]
Cognitive Behavioral Treatments for PTSD - Types of Cognitive Behavioral Treatments for PTSD
Cognitive behavioral treatments for PTSD have been found to be very successful in reducing peoples' symptoms and improving their quality of life. Several different therapies would be considered "cognitive-behavioral" that are regularly used to treat PTSD: Exposure TherapyStress-Inoculation TrainingCognitive Processing Therapy Each of these therapies will briefly be discussed below. Exposure Therapy Over time, people with PTSD may develop fears of reminders of their traumatic event. The goal of exposure therapy is to help reduce the level of fear and anxiety connected with these reminders, thereby also reducing avoidance. By dealing with the fear and anxiety, the patient can learn that anxiety and fear will lessen on its own, eventually reducing the extent with which these reminders are viewed as threatening and fearful. Stress-Inoculation Training In SIT, the therapist helps the client become more aware of what things are reminders (also referred to as "cues") for fear and anxiety. Sources:
Alexithymia
Alexithymia /ˌeɪlɛksəˈθaɪmiə/ is a personality construct characterized by the subclinical inability to identify and describe emotions in the self.[1] The core characteristics of alexithymia are marked dysfunction in emotional awareness, social attachment, and interpersonal relating.[2] Furthermore, people with alexithymia have difficulty in distinguishing and appreciating the emotions of others, which is thought to lead to unempathic and ineffective emotional responding.[2] Alexithymia occurs in approximately 10% of the population and can occur with a number of psychiatric conditions.[3] The term alexithymia was coined by psychotherapist Peter Sifneos in 1973.[4][5] The word comes from Greek α (a, "no", the negating alpha privative), λέξις (léxis, "word"), and θυμός (thymos, "emotions", but understood by Sifneos as having the meaning "mood"),[6] literally meaning "no words for mood". Classification[edit] Alexithymia is defined by:[10] Psychologist R. Description[edit] Causes[edit]
What is Asperger syndrome?
Here we explain more about Asperger syndrome - a form of autism - including the three main difficulties that people with Asperger syndrome share, how many people have the condition, and what may cause it. As soon as we meet a person we make judgements about them. From their facial expression, tone of voice and body language we can usually tell whether they are happy, angry or sad and respond accordingly. People with Asperger syndrome can find it harder to read the signals that most of us take for granted. About Asperger syndrome Asperger syndrome is a form of autism, which is a lifelong disability that affects how a person makes sense of the world, processes information and relates to other people. Asperger syndrome is mostly a 'hidden disability'. social communication social interaction social imagination. They are often referred to as 'the triad of impairments' and are explained in more detail on page 3. Three main areas of difficulty Difficulty with social communication Love of routines
