This Week Your Theoretical Orientation Is Cognitive Behavior

This Week Your Theoretical Orientation Is Cognitive Behavior Theory

This week, your theoretical orientation is cognitive behavior theory. You will use the same case study that you chose in Week 2 and have been analyzing in this course. Use the "Dissecting a Theory and Its Application to a Case Study" worksheet to help you dissect the theory. You do not need to submit this handout. It is a tool for you to use to analyze the theory and then employ the information in the table to complete your assignment.

In this assignment, you will prepare a 5-minute video case presentation. Such presentations are common in multidisciplinary team meetings or with supervisors and colleagues. This is an opportunity to provide insights and perspectives on a case. To prepare, review the same case study from Week 2 and read the article: Gonzà¡lez-Prendes, A. A., & Thomas, S. A. (2009). Culturally sensitive treatment of anger in African American women: A single case study. Clinical Case Studies, 8(5), 383–402. This article offers a framework illustrating how the authors’ cognitive-behavioral theoretical orientation informed their case conceptualization, assessment, and intervention strategies.

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Sample Cognitive-Behavioral Case Presentation

Good afternoon, colleagues. Today, I will present a cognitive-behavioral case analysis pertaining to a client I previously studied in Week 2, focusing on culturally sensitive intervention strategies with African American women experiencing anger issues. My goal is to demonstrate how cognitive-behavioral theory informed the case conceptualization, assessment, and treatment planning, drawing upon Gonzà¡lez-Prendes and Thomas’s (2009) framework.

The client, Ms. A, is a 35-year-old African American woman presenting with recurrent episodes of intense anger that have significantly impacted her personal and professional life. From the outset, her presentation aligned well with the cognitive-behavioral emphasis on the interaction between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The initial assessment involved identifying her automatic thoughts and core beliefs regarding her anger and related life circumstances.

According to the cognitive-behavioral model, maladaptive thoughts serve as precursors to emotional dysregulation and problematic behaviors. In Ms. A’s case, her automatic thoughts often revolved around feelings of injustice, not being heard, or unfair treatment, especially in her workplace and family settings. These thoughts engendered intense emotional responses, primarily anger, which in turn triggered maladaptive behavioral responses, including yelling and withdrawal.

Gonzà¡lez-Prendes and Thomas (2009) emphasized the importance of culturally sensitive approaches, recognizing unique cultural factors influencing clients’ experiences and expressions of anger. For Ms. A, her cultural background shaped her perceptions of respect, dignity, and the expression of emotions. The authors advocated for integrating cultural values into cognitive-behavioral interventions, ensuring that treatment is respectful, relevant, and effective.

In treatment, cognitive restructuring was employed to challenge and modify Ms. A's automatic thoughts. Cognitive restructuring involved helping her recognize distorted thinking patterns, such as catastrophizing or personalization, that exacerbated her anger episodes. Behavioral techniques included anger management skills, such as relaxation training and assertiveness training, tailored to her cultural context to enhance her self-efficacy.

Interventions were delivered with cultural sensitivity, incorporating discussions around racial stress and systemic discrimination, which Ms. A identified as significant stressors. This aligns with the article’s emphasis on understanding the client's cultural and social context in the therapeutic process. The treatment aimed to empower her to develop healthier coping mechanisms, improve emotion regulation, and challenge culturally influenced beliefs about expressing anger.

In conclusion, utilizing a cognitive-behavioral orientation rooted in cultural sensitivity provided a comprehensive framework for understanding and treating Ms. A's anger issues. This approach emphasizes the importance of integrating cultural values into evidence-based practices, ensuring that interventions are both effective and respectful of the client’s identity. Moving forward, ongoing assessment and culturally adapted cognitive-behavioral strategies will be essential to support her progress and well-being.

References

• Gonzà¡lez-Prendes, A. A., & Thomas, S. A. (2009). Culturally sensitive treatment of anger in African American women: A single case study. Clinical Case Studies, 8(5), 383–402.
• Beck, J. S. (2011). Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond. Guilford Press.
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