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Essay Instructions: Research and present an overview and theoretical features of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Research and identify and discuss the distinctive and practical features of DBT. Research and present behavioral and/or cognitive behavioral assessment procedures of DBT, treatment interventions, and address any potential cultural and/or legal issues which may arise in practice with clients. Cite evidence for effectiveness of DBT with various Axis I & II disorders. APA format required. 9-10 pages.

Essay Instructions: Focused paper critiquing the evolution and underlying development of behavior therapy (incorporating the evolution of behavior theories and behavioral interventions).

Essay Instructions: Create a portrait of a client from a book, movie, or television show (or the actual actress/celebrity) that would be appropriate to treat using DBT (Dialectical behavior therapy) model. Please include:
1. Demographics of the client (age, culture, ethnicity)
2. A brief history/background-childhood, family dynamics. relationships
3. DSM-V diagnosis and justification for your diagnosis
4. 3 treatment goals
5. Client script using at least 3 interventions from DBT
6. An explanation of why you would utilize those interventions with your client and why this client is appropriate for DBT using at least one other source besides your text.

Essay Instructions: Please answer the following essay questions using personal examples and solutions from resourses....not just a bunch of facts.

1. Discuss antipsychotic drugs, and mention a few typical side effects. Briefly describe describe the category of anti-anxiety drugs called benzodiazepines, including side effects.

2. List and explain the four basic techniques of Freudian psychoanalysis.

3. Briefly discuss the following types of behavior therapy: systematic desensitization and modeling.

4. What are universal interventions?

5. Explain the concept of the mental hospital as a therapeutic community.