Nonhuman Primate Models of Depression

Question: Discuss about the Nonhuman Primate Models of Depression. Answer: Introduction: If I got a chance to attend to Juanita, I would do my best to counsel her. In my bereavement counseling process, I would use effective interpersonal communication skills (Leontjevas, et al., 2013). I would listen to her, give her time to express herself, then comfort her using appealing words and giving her detailed information on the philosophy and reality of death in human life. When attending to Juanita, I would use my skills to empathize with her, but not sympathies with the situation and be part of her problem. I will be keen not to be stressed because it will not help in comforting her (Whiston Cinamon, 2015). Kathy has a very serious problem that requires the support of a therapist. During the very first appearance, Kathy would appear as a depressed client who has a lot of worries and stress regarding her condition (Otte, et al., 2015). As a cocaine addict, the client might be a bit reluctant to provide all the required information to the therapist. During the first appearance, I would only assess the client. Here, I would use my skills to effectively communicate with the client by listening to her and giving her time to express herself. Apart from listening to the client, I would spend time to explaining to her that the session would be friendly and based on the ethical codes principles governing counseling (Morse Salyers, 2012). When assessing the client, I would use an objective and focused assessment strategies. Here, I would have to set goals and do my best to achieve them. Besides, I would have to use my listening, and persuasion skills to engage the client on a one-on-one interview session to seek for the clarifications and explain my points (Otte, et al., 2015). This will enable me to win the confidence of the client. When attending to the client, I would have to work in collaboration with social workers, family counselors, spiritual counselors, religious leaders, lawyers, and physicians. I will have to collaborate with these professionals by seeking for their opinion and referring the client in case it is necessary to do so (Gati Levin, 2014). For example, while the social worker deals with the clients social needs, the lawyer will provide legal advice on parental issues surrounding the client, her ex-boy friend and the unborn child. As a mother, Kathy is obliged to provide a safe environment for her unborn child. Therefore, to safeguard its health, she should refrain from using cocaine and any other drug that might harm the child. On his part, the father should also be responsible for the child. Peter is in the determination stage of change. He is determined to abstain from alcoholism and smoking. According to information provided in the case study, Peter is already conscious of his problems. At the same time, he has not denied, but agreed that it is a real challenge that needs to be addressed. This is a good stage in the counseling process because it will ease the work of a therapist. The therapist will not have to use excess efforts because the client is not living in a denial, but appreciates that he needs an intervention to help him manage his social, psychological, and economic problems (Leontjevas, et al., 2013). Peter has social and emotional problems to address. His emotional problem is that he is stressed because he is unemployed and does not have enough money to meet his basic needs. Besides, he does not have a good shelter and might lose the one he currently occupies. Meaning, his problems might increase in the near future. In terms of social well-being, Peter is an antisocial person who does not associate with others. He is detached from his family and friends. These are needs that should be met for the client to lead a good life (Whiston Cinamon, 2015). Peter is looking forward to making many changes in his life. First, he would like to stop smoking. Besides, he would like to stop alcoholism. In addition, Peter would like to improve his social and economic well-being. He would like to be a sociable person who freely interacts with others in his immediate surroundings (Leontjevas, et al., 2013). Lastly, Peter seeks to get a good accommodation and resolve his financial woes. From his behavior, Peter is willing to change his life. However, his desire and commitments to realizing the required changes might not be smooth because if the potential barriers such as lack of family support, inadequate finances, and failure to get employment opportunities. He needs to get social support from his family members and friends. However, in case this does not happen, he might not succeed (Worlein, 2014). At the same time, his desire to resolve his housing problems might fail if he does not get economical empowerment. Peter requires adequate support. Firstly, he should be given social support by enabling him to establish a good rapport and relationship with his family. Secondly, he should be given counseling support because it can enable him to address the challenge of smoking and alcoholism (Fairman, Rowe, Hassmiller Shalala, 2011). Lastly, the client should be given financial support to empower him to access shelter and food. If given an opportunity to attend to Peter, I would do my best to provide him with effective and high quality counseling services. I will apply the psychoanalytic and behavioral theories to serve him. These will enable me to understand the root causes of his behaviors before coming up with appropriate measures to apply when serving him (Barlow, 2012). I will organize for face-to-face sessions in which I will effectively communicate with the client, establish a good rapport with him and win the confidence of the client. These are the best approaches that willable me to improve the patients well-being. 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