UNIT 8 – TREATMENT OF DISORDERS

Psychotherapy

Treatment involving psychological techniques

Psychoanalysis

Uncovering unconscious conflicts

Free Association

Talking freely to uncover unconscious

Transference

Projecting feelings onto therapist

Humanistic Therapy

Focus on self-growth and self-actualization

Client-Centered Therapy

Non-directive

Behavioral Therapy

Changing behavior via conditioning

Exposure Therapy

Facing fears in a controlled setting

Cognitive Therapy

Changing negative thought patterns

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Combines cognitive and behavior techniques

Biomedical Therapy

Using medication or procedures

Antipsychotics

Reduce schizophrenia symptoms

Antidepressants

Treat depression

Mood Stabilizers

Control bipolar symptoms

ECT

Electric current through brain for severe depression