Issues surrounding use of balance sheet in mental health setting
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What are some examples of how therapists would work with their clients that have bipolar and schizophrenia disorders using the balance sheet approach. I need examples of how the balance sheet approaches could work with clients that have bipolar and schizophrenia disorders to them make the changes for a better life from weighing out the pros and cons
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This response provides a brief discussion on some of the ethical issues surrounding the use of a balance sheet in a mental health setting.
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The balance sheet approach is actually a common practice in counselling. It is often used when the client is faced with a dilemma, feels "trapped" in a problem, working towards a goal or when making a change. What the balance sheet approach encourages is for the client to think through (brainstorm) steps (for working towards a goal/making a change), possible solutions to the problem that they feel stuck in or even thinking about the pros and cons of making a change. The balance sheet should however not be used in an unethical way of proving to the client that there are more advantages than disadvantages for making a change when the client ...
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