Belief systems are fundamental in supporting development and aiding in resilience building. Human behavior workers encourage their use for providing healing and adjustment in times of trauma. They are also systems that can support children and adults through times of struggle or suffering.
Along with belief systems, understanding the self through cognitive therapy can provide a strong pillar of support in individuals and families as well as the community at large. Cognitions can be seen as positive elements that allow individuals to engage in hope-filled behaviors, while clarifying the meaning of personal beliefs and behaviors. Cognitive therapy support groups and role-playing workshops can be combined with preventive education for children to help them respond to future issues and deal with current ones. Cognitive and belief structures can offer a strong basis for evaluating behaviors and creating decision-making skills. Organizing and communicating beliefs and hopefulness will additionally strengthen approaches to deal with trauma and day-to-day risks (Walsh, 2016).
What components of cognitive therapy are especially important to consider?
How would cognitive theory need to be adjusted to support specific issues of diversity in the case of an immigrant child? Use some of the concepts Doctor Motti-Stefanidi highlighted in the Risk and Resilience in Immigrant Youth multimedia presentation from your studies for this unit to support your work.