Chapter 8 discusses the importance of Behavior Therapy which are based on learning conditioning theories such as the ones identified by B. F. Skinner. The chapter discusses how various types of Behavior Therapy can be used to treat or provide interventions for phobias, anxiety, addiction, and skills for children with autism, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, OCD, stress, etc. Book link- https://plus.pearson.com/home
The text also discusses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as one effective method of treatment. The text also briefly highlights 4 DBT skills utilized, but the article listed provides a bit more detail for your review. [Article]
Use what you have learned to respond to the prompts listed below:
1) Case Study of Tom – Review the video listed below which is related to a college student with bipolar.
2) Assess Tom’s Behavior – Use the Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) attached to assess the Case of Tom, and fill out the information to the best of your ability. You do not have to upload the MDQ form with your assessment, but I do want you to provide your score and identify the items in Q#1 that were relevant to Tom. (will be attached)
3) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – DBT has been empirically supported for individuals with BPD. The text outlines four DBT skills that are taught. Using what you have learned thus far in your studies regarding BPD, I would like to see how you would apply what you have assessed about Tom utilizing DBT methods/techniques based on your additional research in this area. (Cite & Support using APA)
What behaviors would you target for change based on the information learned from the MDQ?
Which of the 4 DBT skills outlined in the text would be helpful to use, and why?
What additional DBT methods/techniques would you use to assist in improving targeted cognitions, behaviors, and/or emotions based on your research? Remember to use your resources (journal articles, Therapist Aid, Social Work Toolkit, etc.).
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