psychotherapy overview

Psychotherapy

Psychological treatment used to change thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Efficacy

How well therapy works in controlled research studies.

Effectiveness

How well therapy works in real-world settings.

Dodo Bird Verdict

Different types of therapy often have similar overall outcomes.

Eclectic Therapy

Choosing techniques from different therapies based on the patient's needs.

Integrative Therapy

Combining different therapy approaches into one treatment model.

Common Factors

Helpful elements shared by different types of therapy.

Therapeutic Alliance

Working relationship between the therapist and patient.

Therapeutic Bond

Trust and connection between therapist and patient.

Goals

What the therapist and patient want to accomplish.

Tasks

Steps the therapist and patient agree to take to reach goals.

Hope

Believing therapy can help improve symptoms.

Attention

Therapist gives the patient focused care and attention.

First Force

Psychodynamic therapy: unconscious thoughts and conflicts.

Second Force

Behavioral therapy: changing learned behaviors.

Third Force

Humanistic therapy: personal growth and self-actualization.