Final Flashcards
therapy
collaborative treatment based on relationship b/w individual and psychologist. Goal: helping people of all ages live happier, healthier lives
therapy providers
clinical/counseling psychologists
psychiatrists
counselors
social workers
where is therapy provided
private practice
behavioral health clinics
community mental health centers
residential facilities
Insight oriented therapy
Verbal interactions intended to enhance self-knowledge
Psychoanalysis
Client-centered
Group therapy
Behavioral therapy
behavior product of conditioning
Exposure therapy
Aversion therapy
Cognitive therapy
The way we interpret events cognitively affects our emotions, behaviors, and reactions
CBT
Psychoeducation
Biomedical therapy
psychopharmacology
Anti-anxiety meds, etc.
States of change
Pre-contemplation Contemplation Preparation Action Maintenance Relapse
generalized anxiety disorder
unrealistic or excessive anxiety
about two or more aspects of life
accompanied by physical symptoms
major depressive disorder
mood disorder
sad or irritable
less interest in activities
OCD
chronic, uncontrollable and recurring behaviors/thoughts
actions source of distress, interfere w/daily activities
unpleasantly repetitive
PTSD
triggered by traumatic event
flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety
intrusive memories, avoidance, negative changes in thinking, changes in physical/emotional reactions
Panic disorder
abrupt surge of intense fear, discomfort reaching peak w/in minutes
unexpected panic attacks
worry about attack part of symptoms
Agoraphobia
fear of being in public spaces
usually set off after series of anxiety attacks
Autism Spectrum
lack of eye contact, sensitivity to loud noise, intense obsessions or interests, difficulty with social cues
