WEEK 6: Cognitive Theory and Neuroscience for Clinical Practice
Hello Students, Our focus this week is Cognitive Theory and Neuroscience for Clinical Practice.
Discussion:
What are the most essential core ideas that anchor cognitive psychology? What aspects of psychology are grounded in neuroscience/ neuropsychology that are relevant for therapy? What forms of expressive therapy can be effective when matched with cognitive therapy and therapies that include a neuroscience perspective?
Research the foundation for cognitive psychology and neuroscience. What are 2 core ideas that are unique to cognitive psychology? What are 2 core ideas that are unique to neuroscience relevant to psychotherapy? See what your research turns up.
Your Task:
What are 2 core ideas that are unique to cognitive psychology? What are 2 core ideas that are unique to neuroscience relevant to psychotherapy?
Explain at least two specific competences (skills-knowledge) that a specialist in cognitive therapy should have to work with clients. These are not general competencies that any therapist would use. Instead, focus on the unique approach that is reflected in the core ideas — the main contributions you selected to research.
Present at least ONE expressive technique that a therapist might use with a cognitive approach a good match to enhance therapy?
How do expressive therapies tap the brain and nervous system to enhances therapy?
Respond to at least two peers with articles or videos or books or credible web sites on theory for clinical work.
Attach ONE article or video on cognitive therapy and one article or video that explores neuro psychology/ neuroscience. Add one article or video that explains how the brain is related to therapy.
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