Tag: Anxiety disorders.

1) Identify anxiety disorders.
(2) Describe the origin of emotional and psychological issues.

Part A

Susan, a college student, is anxious whenever she must speak. Her anxiety motivates her to prepare meticulously and rehearse material again and again. Is Susan’s reaction normal, or does she have an anxiety disorder? Explain two (2) criteria you used in arriving at your answer.

Part B

In recent years, several best-selling books have argued that most emotional problems can be traced to an unhappy or traumatic childhood (an abusive or dysfunctional family, “toxic” parents, and suppression of the “inner child”). What are two (2) possible benefits of focusing on childhood as the time when emotional problems originate, and what are two (2) possible drawbacks?

Part C

Suppose a member of your family has become increasingly depressed in recent months, and it’s apparent that the person needs treatment. You’re chosen to look into the options and to make decisions about the treatment. Based on information in Chapter 16, how might you proceed? Provide two (2) supporting facts to justify your plan of action.

1) Identify anxiety disorders.
(2) Describe the origin of emotional and psychological issues.

Part A

Susan, a college student, is anxious whenever she must speak. Her anxiety motivates her to prepare meticulously and rehearse material again and again. Is Susan’s reaction normal, or does she have an anxiety disorder? Explain two (2) criteria you used in arriving at your answer.

Part B

In recent years, several best-selling books have argued that most emotional problems can be traced to an unhappy or traumatic childhood (an abusive or dysfunctional family, “toxic” parents, and suppression of the “inner child”). What are two (2) possible benefits of focusing on childhood as the time when emotional problems originate, and what are two (2) possible drawbacks?

Part C

Suppose a member of your family has become increasingly depressed in recent months, and it’s apparent that the person needs treatment. You’re chosen to look into the options and to make decisions about the treatment. Based on information in Chapter 16, how might you proceed? Provide two (2) supporting facts to justify your plan of action.

Manualized Cognitive theraphy for anxiety nd depression.pdf

. What are the pros and cons of using a CBT treatment manual with adults?

Discuss fidelity with flexibility.

2. What is an automatic negative thought that you “catch” yourself saying to yourself in times of stress?

3. CBT requires collaboration and active participation from the participant. If you are working with a highly anxious adult female patient, what strategies might you use to help her cope with the anxiety using this modality?

4. With the content of the sessions described and the skills taught, what do you think will be the more challenging skills? Please use examples and cite the literature?

This week’s module covers anxiety disorders. The assigned article by Zvolensky, Garey and Bakhshaie (2017) discuss disparities related to anxiety disorders (attached), offering an overview of the most salient, contributing factors and highlighting how some of the most underrepresented and vulnerable groups lack access to care and underutilize mental health services. On the discussion board thread, share you two main takeaways from this article. Why is this information critical for social workers to learn for their practice?