Overview of Psychotherapy Techniques and Effectiveness

Psychotherapy

Techniques to modify emotional, behavioral, cognitive patterns.

Biomedical Therapy

Medical interventions like drug therapies and electroconvulsive therapy.

Psychoanalytic Therapy

Focuses on unconscious processes, dream interpretation, free association.

Humanistic Therapy

Emphasizes realization of human potential and empathy.

Unconditional Positive Regard

Acceptance without conditions, fostering self-acceptance.

Behavioral Therapy

Addresses maladaptive behavior using learning principles.

Exposure Therapy

Confronts clients with feared stimuli to reduce anxiety.

Flooding

Immediate exposure to feared stimulus all at once.

Systematic Desensitization

Gradual exposure to fear while practicing relaxation techniques.

Cognitive Therapy

Focuses on thought processes behind psychological symptoms.

Automatic Thoughts

Irrational thoughts that influence emotions and behavior.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Combines cognitive and behavioral techniques to change thoughts.

Effectiveness of Psychotherapy

All forms more effective than no therapy.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Efficacy

Better established efficacy compared to other therapy forms.