Preventative, Intervention & Policy Strategies for Young Adults
Strategies for Social Workers
“Cognitive-Behavioral therapy (CBT) approaches have had a high degree of success in the treatment of a variety of difficulties ranging from depression and anxiety disorders to chronic pain and sleep disorders” (Padesky & Mooney, 2012, p. 283). Strengths-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: A Four-Step Model to Build Resilience The major components for CBT to building client resilience include: 1. Search for strengths 2. Construct a personal model of resilience 3. Apply personal model of resilience to areas of life difficulty 4. Practice Resilience |
“Strengths-Based CBT is a four-step approach for helping people build positive qualities. It posits that there are many pathways to positive qualities and that each person can construct a personal model to build a desired quality, drawing on strengths already in evidence” (Padesky & Mooney, 2012, p. 289).
Further information:
•The research from Padesky and Mooney on strengths-based cognitive-behavioral therapy was an overall suggestion for practitioners. The research did not focus on a specific age group, yet these methods most certainly can be applied to young adult needs and be effective.
•Strengths-based cognitive-behavioral therapy can be used at the prevention and intervention level for clients.
Factors for Program Development
•Intervention methods tried previously for this cohort included heavy use of medication. Now, there are threads in the healthcare industry to move towards a more holistic approach. This can include an intrapersonal approach to the young adults life.
•Recognizing risk factors and symptoms that may harm the young adult is crucial for program development. This can include spotting symptoms for depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
Further information:
•The research from Padesky and Mooney on strengths-based cognitive-behavioral therapy was an overall suggestion for practitioners. The research did not focus on a specific age group, yet these methods most certainly can be applied to young adult needs and be effective.
•Strengths-based cognitive-behavioral therapy can be used at the prevention and intervention level for clients.
Factors for Program Development
•Intervention methods tried previously for this cohort included heavy use of medication. Now, there are threads in the healthcare industry to move towards a more holistic approach. This can include an intrapersonal approach to the young adults life.
•Recognizing risk factors and symptoms that may harm the young adult is crucial for program development. This can include spotting symptoms for depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.