Overview of Psychotherapy Theories and Techniques

What are the problematic thoughts associated with Stan in the case study?

ABCD model of thoughts.

What type of training did Corey use to help Stan from a behavioral perspective?

Assertiveness Training.

Who is the founder of Psychoanalytic Therapy?

Sigmund Freud.

What are the three components of Freud's structural model of the psyche?

ID, EGO, Superego.

What does the ID represent in Freud's model?

Pleasure principle - desires immediate gratification.

What does the EGO represent in Freud's model?

Reality principle - mediates between desires and societal rules.

What does the Superego represent in Freud's model?

Moral standards - enforces rules and values.

What metaphor does Freud use to describe the mind?

The Iceberg Metaphor.

What are the three types of anxiety identified by Freud?

Moral, Neurotic, Reality.

What are ego defense mechanisms?

Psychological strategies used to cope with anxiety.

What is the focus of Object Relations Theory?

Attachment styles such as Avoidance, Ambivalent, Secure.

What is the primary goal of Person-Centered Therapy?

To create a warm, trusting relationship that facilitates healing.

Who developed Person-Centered Therapy?

Carl Rogers.

What are the three core elements of Person-Centered Therapy?

Congruence, Unconditional Positive Regard, Accurate Empathic Understanding.

What does the term 'Immediacy' refer to in therapy?

A key tool where the therapist shares their feelings about the client's statements.

What is the focus of Existential Psychotherapy?

Helping clients face existential challenges and make mindful choices.

What are the six dimensions of human nature in Existential Psychotherapy?

Key concepts related to human experiences and choices.

What is the A-B-C model in Behavior Therapy?

Antecedents, Behavior, Consequence.

What is the purpose of Systematic Desensitization?

To reduce anxiety through gradual exposure to feared stimuli.

What is the main focus of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

Changing distorted beliefs to improve emotional outcomes.

What does the A-B-C (D-E-F) framework in CBT represent?

Activating Event, Belief, Consequence, followed by Disputation, Effect, Feeling.

What are Albert Ellis's three MUSTS in Cognitive Therapy?

Should's, Must's, and Ought's.

What is Stress Inoculation Training?

A technique in CBT that prepares clients to cope with stress.

What is the role of homework in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy?

To reinforce learning and practice skills outside of sessions.

What is the Cognitive Triad in Aaron Beck's Cognitive Therapy?

Negative views about self, world, and future.

What is the significance of 'Negative Self Talk' in therapy?

It reflects distorted beliefs that can lead to depression.