The video shows how the push-button technique can be very effective for depressed clients. The technique also helps the clients to become more self-aware and notice the triggers that lead to their reactions. In addition, clients can be more aware of their negative thought patterns and discover opportunities to adjust these negative thoughts. I think this technique can help clients feel more empowered and optimistic, and I like how the counselor asked the client to practice more than one positive thought process to try out when feeling depressed.
This video is a great example of using the Push-Button technique that teaches the client that she is in control of her own cognition that can affect her emotions. This technique is a concrete tool that the client can take home and practice. As with the "As if" technique, I think that the client must believe that it will work, because depressive thoughts tend to be pervasive. I would be interested in the follow up visit to assess the Push-Button effectiveness. The dual purpose of identifying of the possible source of the depression and at the same time offering the client a tool for dealing with the symptoms at the same time seems very effective, offering immediate relief while delving deeper in to the underlying cause of the depression.
I liked the use of positive thinking to help the client manage her feelings of depression stemming from her current unsatisfactory life situations. Changing the clients focus to a more positive thought when feeling down seemed to help her look to the future.
I found the Push-button technique to be useful and effective. I would place confidence in this technique as long as there are two other techniques in play; as long as there is an established therapeutic alliance and complimented with another technique such as the homework technique. With the three techniques in Adlerian Therapy, the goal of changing self-defeating behaviors can be accomplished.
This technique makes use of visualization in a productive manner by redirecting the client's thoughts to a more positive future situation. I think this would be a good way to help client's cope with negative ruminations.
This video gave a different perspective to the push button technique in relation to the previous display of the technique in regards to anxiety. The basis of this technique is really interesting to try to get the client to think of something positive when negative feelings arise, especially with depression. In the example given, the push button technique worked for this particular client due to her mild case of depression; this was a good example of how the technique would be displayed and how it may be applied.
Virginia Murrey Virginia Murrey I agree that this technique can prove to be effective with depressed clients and help break their negative cycle of thinking. I think it is very helpful even for the client to talk openly about positive feelings and events during session. In my opinion, hearing yourself talk about positive things can help make it seem less scary to actually make the changes in your "normal" way of perceiving things. Therefore, I did like this counseling technique.
This is a technique that could work for some people and not work for others. A person who has had too many negative experiences will have a hard time imagining success. Some people will need an actually experience of success to see a possibility.
I agree with you Joe, I thought the same thing. I feel that there should be more action as well so it can be something tangible that they can grasp at and be more real for them instead of going just with thoughts. They clearly have a bigger issue with their thoughts or else they wouldn't be depressed so giving them the homework of thinking positively may not catch on as well. It probably would not take them very long to get discouraged and go back to the same train of thought without any action to keep them in the right direction.
I found a bit difficult to think of this technique as effective, because even if it distract the client of sad moment there is not really any change in the situation. For me it seems like sweeping a problem under a carpet and not really addressing the problem that is really causing the depression or if this may be linked to another problem which amplifies what is going on at this moment
I can see where this would seem ineffective, Roberto; however, I feel like this is mainly geared towards situational, or short-term, problems. This lady lost her job and is coping with having to settle for another position that pays less than she was used to. Having to accept that seems to be causing the mild depression - I feel that this action/solution-based approach would make an impact on getting through this tough time for the client. There may not necessarily be a deeper problem that is really causing depression - she truly could just be struggling financially and having a hard time keeping a positive disposition. By focusing on positive, instead of the negative, she could have an easier time accepting her present situation and make changes toward achieving her ultimate goal.
Yes. It does seem that this technique could easily be misused.... not on purpose, but it seems like a "time and place" technique. The therapist will really have to consider this technique as part of the whole process - not THE process. Further, the therapist will have to pick the right time and place in the therapeutic relationship to introduce the push-button technique.
I am not sure I like this technique. I agree that positive thinking can shape the mindset and allow the thought process to go down a different path but I don't feel that in dealing with depression, even mild, that it will make any significant difference. The client will have to be willing to continuously think about different positive instances and if that gets to repetitive and robotic I feel it would be very easy to slip back into the depressive state. I also don't see how this could be a technique that Adlerian therapists would use. One of the main themes of Adlerian therapy is encouraging individuals to change dysfunctional beliefs and take steps to make changes in their lives. I agree that positive thinking can be a start, but it should really be paired with something else to make it a two step process. The first step would obviously be to think positive but then follow it up with a positive action that can cement the thinking and start to change the direction of the path the client is going down. If the therapist in this scenario gave the client a "job" to do for the positive action as homework for the week then I think that this would have been a better ending to the session.
I don't really know how this technique works for clients, but for me, this push-button doesn't not really make same, especially when I am going through difficult and challenging time. Relying on re-living a positive experience to change current circumstance is untenable.
In my opinion I feel that this technique is situational and will not be a good fit for all clients. It was effective in this instance with this client but I would like to see it more with other clients to gauge it's effectiveness.
The video shows how the push-button technique can be very effective for depressed clients. The technique also helps the clients to become more self-aware and notice the triggers that lead to their reactions. In addition, clients can be more aware of their negative thought patterns and discover opportunities to adjust these negative thoughts. I think this technique can help clients feel more empowered and optimistic, and I like how the counselor asked the client to practice more than one positive thought process to try out when feeling depressed.
This video is a great example of using the Push-Button technique that teaches the client that she is in control of her own cognition that can affect her emotions. This technique is a concrete tool that the client can take home and practice. As with the "As if" technique, I think that the client must believe that it will work, because depressive thoughts tend to be pervasive. I would be interested in the follow up visit to assess the Push-Button effectiveness. The dual purpose of identifying of the possible source of the depression and at the same time offering the client a tool for dealing with the symptoms at the same time seems very effective, offering immediate relief while delving deeper in to the underlying cause of the depression.
This technique shows the client that they are capable of changing how they think and control how they feel.
I liked the use of positive thinking to help the client manage her feelings of depression stemming from her current unsatisfactory life situations. Changing the clients focus to a more positive thought when feeling down seemed to help her look to the future.
I found the Push-button technique to be useful and effective. I would place confidence in this technique as long as there are two other techniques in play; as long as there is an established therapeutic alliance and complimented with another technique such as the homework technique. With the three techniques in Adlerian Therapy, the goal of changing self-defeating behaviors can be accomplished.
This technique makes use of visualization in a productive manner by redirecting the client's thoughts to a more positive future situation. I think this would be a good way to help client's cope with negative ruminations.
Wow, amazing technique!
I think this technique really helps for those who are still in the mild depression stage as to prevent it from getting worse.
This video gave a different perspective to the push button technique in relation to the previous display of the technique in regards to anxiety. The basis of this technique is really interesting to try to get the client to think of something positive when negative feelings arise, especially with depression. In the example given, the push button technique worked for this particular client due to her mild case of depression; this was a good example of how the technique would be displayed and how it may be applied.
Virginia Murrey Virginia Murrey I agree that this technique can prove to be effective with depressed clients and help break their negative cycle of thinking. I think it is very helpful even for the client to talk openly about positive feelings and events during session. In my opinion, hearing yourself talk about positive things can help make it seem less scary to actually make the changes in your "normal" way of perceiving things. Therefore, I did like this counseling technique.
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This is a technique that could work for some people and not work for others. A person who has had too many negative experiences will have a hard time imagining success. Some people will need an actually experience of success to see a possibility.
I agree with you Joe, I thought the same thing. I feel that there should be more action as well so it can be something tangible that they can grasp at and be more real for them instead of going just with thoughts. They clearly have a bigger issue with their thoughts or else they wouldn't be depressed so giving them the homework of thinking positively may not catch on as well. It probably would not take them very long to get discouraged and go back to the same train of thought without any action to keep them in the right direction.
I found a bit difficult to think of this technique as effective, because even if it distract the client of sad moment there is not really any change in the situation. For me it seems like sweeping a problem under a carpet and not really addressing the problem that is really causing the depression or if this may be linked to another problem which amplifies what is going on at this moment
I can see where this would seem ineffective, Roberto; however, I feel like this is mainly geared towards situational, or short-term, problems. This lady lost her job and is coping with having to settle for another position that pays less than she was used to. Having to accept that seems to be causing the mild depression - I feel that this action/solution-based approach would make an impact on getting through this tough time for the client. There may not necessarily be a deeper problem that is really causing depression - she truly could just be struggling financially and having a hard time keeping a positive disposition. By focusing on positive, instead of the negative, she could have an easier time accepting her present situation and make changes toward achieving her ultimate goal.
Roberto I thought the same thing. While I like the push-button technique, I am skeptical on the length of its effectiveness.
Yes. It does seem that this technique could easily be misused.... not on purpose, but it seems like a "time and place" technique. The therapist will really have to consider this technique as part of the whole process - not THE process. Further, the therapist will have to pick the right time and place in the therapeutic relationship to introduce the push-button technique.
What about embracing the sadness of losing the job and crying over it, then moving on?
Thank you Dr
I am not sure I like this technique. I agree that positive thinking can shape the mindset and allow the thought process to go down a different path but I don't feel that in dealing with depression, even mild, that it will make any significant difference. The client will have to be willing to continuously think about different positive instances and if that gets to repetitive and robotic I feel it would be very easy to slip back into the depressive state. I also don't see how this could be a technique that Adlerian therapists would use. One of the main themes of Adlerian therapy is encouraging individuals to change dysfunctional beliefs and take steps to make changes in their lives. I agree that positive thinking can be a start, but it should really be paired with something else to make it a two step process. The first step would obviously be to think positive but then follow it up with a positive action that can cement the thinking and start to change the direction of the path the client is going down. If the therapist in this scenario gave the client a "job" to do for the positive action as homework for the week then I think that this would have been a better ending to the session.
I don't really know how this technique works for clients, but for me, this push-button doesn't not really make same, especially when I am going through difficult and challenging time. Relying on re-living a positive experience to change current circumstance is untenable.
In my opinion I feel that this technique is situational and will not be a good fit for all clients. It was effective in this instance with this client but I would like to see it more with other clients to gauge it's effectiveness.
I strongly share your opinion Dalieta. Not all clients will find this useful and certainly not me.
Dalieta Mears this is a act
Feel like she also need some kind of career coaching besides this
Such techniques that use cognitive methods are helpful for some clients, mostly for those who are a bit more intelligent.
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