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Discuss the use of eclectic approaches to treatment

Discuss the use of eclectic approaches to treatment. By Mr Daniel Hansson. The eclectic approach: An approach that combines two or more techniques for treatment. The treatment is adapted to suit the needs of the individual or group. Examples of eclectic approaches.

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Discuss the use of eclectic approaches to treatment

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  1. Discuss the use of eclectic approaches to treatment By Mr Daniel Hansson

  2. The eclectic approach: An approach that combines two or more techniques for treatment. The treatment is adapted to suit the needs of the individual or group

  3. Examples of eclectic approaches • Gestalt therapy is often considered as eclectic as it uses many different techniques • Combining drug therapy and cognitive therapy for treatment of depression • Combining cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) for treatment of depression • Combining Chinese herbal medicine and antidepressants for treatment of depression

  4. Different types of eclectical approaches • Simultaneous use: Use of the therapies at the same time • Sequential use: Either therapy is used at one time • Stage-oriented use: One therapy is used during the critical stage, the other therapies are used at the maintenance stage

  5. Supporting studies • Jing-Feng & Hong Xue (2002) • Peterson (2006)

  6. Advantages • Is supported by the biopsychosocial & stress-vulnerability models • Offers a greater flexibility in treatment • Treatment can be modified to suit individual needs • Less reductionist, more likely to address more facets of a problem • Empowers the patient. Patient can choose his treatment (more ethical) • Shares the strengths of both therapies

  7. Limitations • Requires more of the therapist. The therapist needs to be an expert of several therapies • Share the weaknesses of both therapies • May be unsystematic and unfocused

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