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Psychotherapy

a treatment approachthat employs various methods to helo someone overcome personal problems or attain personal growth

Psychotherapy Examples

Psychoanalysis
• Play Therapy
• Behavior Therapy
• Cognitive Therapy
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Humanistic Therapy

Biomedical Therapy

A treatment approach that focuses on physiological intervention to reduce
or alleviate symptoms of psychological disorders.

psychoanalysis

therapeutic approach and theory of mind that aims to uncover and work through unconscious conflicts and past experiences that shape current thoughts emotions and behaviors

free association

client speaks freely says whatever comes to minf without fear of judgement

dream analysis

examining content of dreams to uncover unconscious thoughts

Play therapy

A type of therapy in which toys, games, art, and storytelling are used as tools for
children to communicate their thoughts and emotions in a safe, therapeutic setting

Nondirective

children work out heir problems freely while playing,therapist observes

directive

psychologist provides structured guidance to child while they play by suggesting topics etc

behavior therapy

changing unwanted behaviors y applying principles of learning and conditioning

Aversion therapy

uses unpleasant aversive stimulus to reduce a certain behav

antabuse

when paired with alcohol causes naseua,vomiting

exposure therapy

helps indiv confront fears,phobias,anxieties

systemic desensitization

exposing client to feared stimulus in controlled step by step manner while teaching relaxationt technique

Token economy

individuals earn tokes by applying reinforcement for engaging in desired behav

cognitive therapy

focuses on how a person’s thoughts lead to feelings of distress,helping clients change dysfunctional thoughts to relieve distress

CBT Cognitive behav therapy

A therapy that combines cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy techniques to help individuals
identify, understand, and change negative or unhelpful patterns of thinking, behavior, and emotional
responses.

ABC Model

A cognitive-behavioral framework used to understand and address how thoughts
influence emotions and behaviors

counter conditioning

Activiating Events

event that triggers a response

Belief

thoughts belief interpretations the the individual has about the activating event

Consequences

emotional and behav outcomes that result from beliefs

Humanistic Therapy

therapy that emphasizes personal growth, self-actualization, and the
inherent potential for individuals to make positive changes.

client centered therapy

reating a supportive, empathetic, and non-judgmental
environment in which clients can explore and understand their feelings and
experiences

Non directive therapy

Therapist does not give advice or provide interpretations but helps the
person to identify conflicts and understand feelings, emphasizing the importance of
the person taking control of his own life to overcome life’s challenges

unconditional postive regard

provididng a consistent non judgemental attitude toward patient regardless of what they express

Psychotrophic medication

drugs used to manage symptoms of mental health disorders by affecting
the brain's chemistry and altering mood, behavior, and thoughts

antipsychotics

manage systoms of schizophrenia,bipolar

antidepressants

treat depression and anxiety disorders

anxiolytics(anti-anxiety agents)

treat anxiety

mood stabilizers

help manage mood swings in conditions like bipolar disorder

stimulants

improve focus for adhd and hyperactivity

ECT Electro Cunvulsive therapy

small eelectical currents in the brain to induce a controlled seizure, alleviates severe depression,bipolar,schizophrenia

Anxiety disorder treatment

Specific Phobias = Behavior Therapy (Exposure Therapy,
Systemic Desensitization), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
(CBT), Anxiolytics

Social Anxiety Treatment

CBT, Exposure Therapy (Exposure Therapy,
Systemic Desensitization), Antidepressants, Anxiolytics

Panic DIsorder Treatment

cbt, antidepressants,anxiolytics

Geneeralized Anxiety Disorder

cognitive therapy,cbt,antidepressants,anxiolytics

OCD+ Related Disorders Treatment

Behavior Therapy (Exposure Therapy, Systemic
Desensitization), CBT, Anxiolytics

Body Dysmorphic Disorders = CBT, Cognitive Therapy,
Antidepressants
• Hoarding Disorder = CBT, Behavioral Therapy ((Exposure
Therapy), Antidepressants

PTSD

cbt,exposure/behav therapy,antidepressants,anxiolytics

Mood and related disorders treatment

Major Depressive Disorder = CBT, Cognitive Therapy,
Antidepressants, Electroconvulsive Therapy
• Seasonal Pattern Depression = CBT, Antidepressants
• Postpartum Depression = CBT, Cognitive Therapy,
Antidepressants
• Persistent Depressive Disorder = CBT, Cognitive Therapy,
Antidepressants
• Bipolar Disorder = Mood stabilizers, CBT, Cognitive Therapy
Psychological Disorders and Possible Treatments

schizophrenia

antipsychotics,cbt

Dissociative disorders

Dissociative Amnesia = CBT, Psychoanalysis
• Depersonalization = CBT, Psychoanalysis
• Dissociative Identity = Psychoanalysis, Cognitive Therapy,
CBT

DIsorders in childhood/neurodevelopmental disorders

ADHD = Behavioral Therapy, CBT, Stimulants
• Autism = Play Therapy, Behavioral Therapy

Personality Disorders treatment

Borderline Personality Disorder = CBT, Antidepressants,
• Antisocial Personality Disorder = Cognitive therapy,
Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalysis, CBT
Psychological Disorders and Possible Treatments