Essays and Research Papers on Psych. Afflictions

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A paper which looks at children with behavioural disorders in relation to the school environment, with reference to the way in which such children should be assessed and the reasons why they underachieve in school.

A 5 page review of two web sites which present information on depression. The author emphasizes there is indeed vast volumes of valuable information on the World Wide Web but cautions that you must be careful of your source. Even web sites sponsored by advisory boards of true experts in a particular subject ...

EMDR therapy

  • 8 page paper

A paper which looks at the development and use of EMDR therapy, and at the studies which have been carried out on patients with post traumatic stress disorder. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

Depression In Women

  • 24 page paper

24 pages in length. The extent to which depression in women has myriad causes and theories speaks to the vastness of such a debilitating mental disease. Chemical imbalance, eating disorders, stress, emotional trauma and a whole host of other potential causes -- some genetic, others environmental and still others gender-related -- have made ...

This is an 8 page paper discussing some treatments for schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is considered a life-long illness in which individuals experience delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and/or catatonic behavior among other symptoms. Without treatment, schizophrenics may be unable to cope with everyday experiences and this can negatively affect their social relationships, family function and occupational opportunities. ...

This 15 page paper compares Freudian analysis to Short-Term Dynamic Therapy. The two methods are explored in detail. The methods are discussed in general and compared and contrasted. Freudian therapy is defended as still viable but other methods are considered useful as well. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 4 page paper applies a view of death and dying to Shreve's book. Anita Shreve’s book The Pilot’s Wife is an excellent example of the grieving process and the depiction of the grieving process begins at the onset of the novel. This book was selected as a means of applying Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’ ...

A 13 page paper discussing research into the psychological effects of multiple sclerosis (MS). One of the concurrent effects of MS is that of depression. Other psychological effects arise from MS as well, but more in terms of individuals’ reactions to their diagnoses. Where depression is different is that it can qualify ...

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the problem of anorexia nervosa and the impact for college women. This paper outlines the problem, including long-term health threats. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This 3 page paper examines Freud's theories of oral fixation as well as his views on psychoanalysis to determine why he was pessimistic about the benefits of psychoanalysis in treating the alcoholic. This paper also reveals differences in social norms that contributed to this viewpoint. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 18 page paper provides an overview of the application of CBT, cognitive behavioral therapy, as a treatment for nail biting. This paper also considers one other behavioral therapy, self-monitoring, and the implications for treatment outcomes. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page overview of the hypnotic process. The author suggests this process can be applied to the task of relaxation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of three techniques for relaxation: television viewing, book reading and yoga. This paper integrates a comparative view of the process of relaxation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 13 page paper evaluates models of family therapy historically and in contemporary times. While the paper is focused on what is utilized today, a generalized perspective is taken. Systems theory is discussed in depth, but that is just one of several family therapy models on the table. Bibliography lists 12 sources. ...

This 10 page paper relates the concepts of empathy and intersubjectivity. The concept of empathy has been central to views of psychotherapy since the assertions of Carl Rogers almost two decades ago. Since that time, the study of the phenomenological view of empathy by theorists like Husserl, Sheler and Stein have influenced assessments ...

A 5 page paper. In the late 1980s, Anderson proposed taking observes in therapeutic environments out from behind the screens and one-way mirrors and having them involved in conversation in front of and with the client family. Since then, the use of reflecting teams has become popular. This essay explains the purpose of reflecting teams, ...

This 5 page paper relates the reasoning behind the use of hypnosis and cognitive behavioral therapy, through a comparative view of the two. This paper demonstrates the value of these two techniques. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 11 page paper provides an overview of the problem of anorexia for adolescent populations. This paper relates the view of treatment options and their impact. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 9 page paper provides an overview of the conditions of anxiety and personality disorders. This paper outlines the view of a client with this dual diagnosis. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page report briefly discusses the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy in treating people with a panic disorder. It is structured as a literature review and offers suggestions for a study design to determine that measure of effectiveness. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page overview of procrastination and its causes. Utilizing behavioral characteristics, the author divides procrastinators into two basic groups. The causal factors of procrastination can most often be traced to childhood experiences, particularly experiences involving either an overly authoritarian parent, an overly permissive parent or some type of trauma. Bibliography lists ...

Conversion Disorder

  • 7 page paper

This 7 page paper provides an overview of conversion disorder, including the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria and treatment information. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the case study of Mary, a woman who has considerable problems based in her dual diagnosis. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 15 page paper provides an overview of the MMPI-2, the MMPI-2, the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, Second Edition. The MMPI was created to assess personality characteristics with the expectation that specific personality outcomes could provide insight into psychological and psychosocial functioning. The MMPI-2, the revised second edition, was first published in 1989 ...

A 5 page paper which examines why people go to receive counseling or psychotherapy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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