Assignment 6

Discussion: Using Research to Select a Therapeutic Modality

Respond to two colleagues who selected a case study different from yours:

· Compare and contrast the article you selected with your colleague’s article in terms of how they might inform appropriateness for use with the identified client.

· Explain how reviewing the different studies presented in this Discussion influenced your decision about whether you would use the therapy, given various evidence for the different treatment modalities.

Reference:

Gregory, V. L. (2010). Cognitive-behavioral therapy for bipolar disorder: implications for clinical social workers. Journal of Social Service Research, 36(5), 460–469. https://doi.org/10.1080/01488376.2010.510950

Turner, F. J. (Ed.). (2017). Social work treatment: Interlocking theoretical approaches (6th ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

· Chapter 4: Cognitive Behavior Theory and Social Work Treatment (pp. 54–79)

· Chapter 5: Cognitive Theory and Social Work Treatment (pp. 80–95)

Assignment: Application of Cognitive Behavior Theory to a Case Study

· In 1 to 2 sentences, identify and describe the presenting problem.

· In 1 to 2 sentences, briefly define and conceptualize the problem from a cognitive-behavioral theoretical orientation.

· Formulate 2 assessment questions that you will ask the client to better understand the client’s problem. Remember, the assessment questions should be guided by cognitive-behavioral theory.

· In 1 to 2 sentences, identify two goals for treatment. Again, remember, the goals should be consistent with cognitive-behavioral theory.

· In 1 to 2 sentences, describe the treatment plan from a cognitive-behavioral theoretical orientation. Remember, the treatment plan should align with the goal(s) for work.

· Discuss one outcome you would measure, if you were to evaluate whether the intervention worked, and explain how this is consistent with cognitive behavior theory. Evaluate one merit and one limitation of cognitive behavior theory as it relates to the case study.

· Evaluate the application of cognitive-behavioral theory in relation to a diversity issue pertinent to the case