Walden University NURS 6630N Assessing and Treating Clients with ADHD Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects over 6.1 million children in the United States. The condition affects the social and academic life of a child. Symptoms of ADHD can be mild, moderate, and severe in both adults and children. One […]
Walden University NURS 6630N Therapy for Clients with Impulsivity, Compulsivity, and Addiction Introduction Impulsivity, compulsivity, and addiction are common cases that clinicians encounter in their daily operations. PMHNP should assess the conditions of a patient and make a series of decisions to promote recovery. The case study involves Mrs. Perez who is addicted to alcohol, […]
Walden University NRNP-6650 Group Processes and Stages of Formation Introduction Groups transition across various stages of formation from formation to adjourning. According to Bruce Tuckman, the stages include forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning (Jones, 2019). The Group Therapy, A Live Demonstration video, shows two important curative factors, including universality, development of socializing techniques, and […]
Levy Family Case Study Walden University NRNP-6640 Levy Family Case Study Introduction Mr. and Mrs. Levy’s family is experiencing difficulty due to the drinking habit of the husband. The wife believes the drinking habit is a problem that can cause issues in the family. Mr. Levy does not accept the drinking habit is a problem […]
Assessing and Treating Anxiety Disorders Introduction Anxiety disorder is a common condition that causes shortness of breath, and anxiety attacks. Clients should seek immediate treatment to avoid adverse effects of the symptoms. In the current case study, the patient requires Zoloft, since it is a Food and Drug Authority (FDA) approved medication (Mula, 2018). The […]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy Walden University NRNP-6640 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy Introduction Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) have similarities and differences that impact the treatment. It is the responsibility of a therapist to select the best approach based on their skill set […]
Does Psychotherapy Have a Biological Basis? Walden University NRNP-6640 Does Psychotherapy Have a Biological Basis? Psychotherapy has a biological perspective since it involves biological regulations of complex brain responses. It follows the principles of evolutionary adaptation by addressing how the brain develops, matures, and operates. Thus, psychotherapy has a biological basis since it deals with […]
Walden University NRNP-6650 Experiential and Narrative Family Therapy Introduction Therapists can use a range of approaches to address multiple issues. Experiential and narrative family therapy is effective in resolving various problems. Experiential therapy examines experiences of “here and now,” while narrative therapy involves telling a story to understand the behavior of a client (Denborough & […]
Hernandez Family Assessment Walden University NRNP-6650 Hernandez Family Assessment Introduction The Hernandez family’s family assessment, both the wife and the husband, requires a comprehensive evaluation of their health condition. It comprises demographic information, presenting challenges, history of other illnesses, psychiatric history, and relevant medical history. The family assessment also evaluates the substance use history and […]
Self-centeredness pertains to a child’s heightened belief that their situation is more significant than that of others and that it should take absolute precedence (Hart, 2016). Biasness, self-interest, egoism, aggressiveness, and arrogance are traits associated with self-centered psychological functioning (Hart, 2016). On the other hand, selflessness is a term used to characterize the self’s alternative […]
