C2: Treatment and management of addiction and stress Flashcards
what is mindfulness?
a psychological approach to living that involves ‘being in the present’
what is mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) ?
a structured programme of standardised techniques based on buddhist meditation
what does the mindfulness based stress reduction program include?
- 2.5 hour group sessions per week for 8 weeks
- mindful focus
- body scan
- mindfulness stretching
what does Eric Garland say about mindfulness and addiction?
it helps people become more aware of their behaviour and is guided
what is biofeedback?
a technique that helps people learn to control bodily functions like heart rate
what are the three main phases to biofeedback training?
- awareness and psychological feedback
- relaxation training and control
- transfer
what is counselling?
provides a safe confidential space for people to talk to a train professional about your issues
what is guided self help?
a brief therapy aimed to enable the patient to become their own therapist
what is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)?
focuses on how a persons thoughts, feelings and behaviours are interconnected
what is stress inoculation training (SIT)?
a cognitive behavioural approach and is split into three phases to help a stressed client
what are the three phases of SIT?
- cognitive preparation
- skill acquisition
- application
what is a social network?
a collection of people we interact with (family members, friends, colleagues)
what is instrumental support?
practical help (cooking a meal, giving money)
what is emotional support?
expressing warmth, concern and empathy to someone (‘i’m sorry you’re going through this’)
what is esteem support?
giving support when we feel someone needs to have more faith in themselves (‘you’re so good at this’)
what is skills training?
when a client learns to control their own behaviour
what is assertiveness training?
helps someone cope with conflict in a controlled, rational way
what is anger management?
training can help a client express emotions more constructively
what is social skills training (SST)?
focuses on verbal and non verbal communication skills like tone of voice or eye contact
name the 4 skills training techniques
- group discussion
- modelling and role play
- homework
- visualisation
name some nicotine substitutes
patches, gum, spray, tablets
how does detoxification help with alcohol addiction?
it helps clear the body of drugs or alcohol to help the person safely manage withdrawal symptoms
how does aversive help alcohol addiction?
they’re given a drug (emetic) which makes someone vomit and then they’re given alcohol to hold, smell and drink and the goal is to associate the two
how does agonists help an alcohol addiction?
a drug substitute which attaches to receptors and activates them which satisfies cravings
how does valerian help with stress?
contains compounds that may help promote calmness by reducing GABA breakdown
how does chamomile help with stress?
associated with calmness
how does lavender help with stress?
reduces stress and anxiety
when you exercise what chemicals does your body release?
endorphins
what are endorphins?
produced in the pituary gland which triggers a positive feeling in the body
What is cognitive restructuring?
When the clients distorted cognitions are confronted and challenged by the therapist
Name some skill training techniques
Group discusion, modelling and role play, homework, visualisation
