17: Treatment of Psychological Disorders - The Helping Relationship

Question 1

The helping Relationship

Answer 1

The process of therapy involves a relationship between a client and a therapist who applies the techniques dictated by his or her approach to treatment. The quality of the therapeutic relationship, the therapy technique used, and the client’s commitment to change all influence the outcome

Question 2

Mental health professionals fall into several categories

Answer 2

• Counseling and clinical psychologists – typically hold a Ph.D. or Psy.D.
• Psychiatrists – medical doctors who specialize in psychotherapy and biomedical treatments
• Therapist, counselor, psychotherapist, hypnotist are NOT protected terms

Question 3

APA membership

Answer 3

29% eclectic (combined), 21% psychodynamic, 16% behavioural, 13% cognitive, 12% humanistic, 9% other

Question 4

Therapies for Psychological Disorders

Answer 4

An overview of the major treatment approaches to the behaviour disorders, organized according to five major perspectives on behaviour.