Kohlenberg > Psychotherapy Flashcards
what is psychotherapy?
talk utilized in the service of behavior change, alleviation of emotional sx, progress twd a meaningful value-based life
what does CBT focus on?
thoughts & behavior
what does BA focus on?
behaviors
what should you balance in psychotherapy?
sx reduction & value-driven living
what are formats for psychotherapy?
individual
group
couples
family
what are the exceptions to confidentiality in psychotherapy?
danger to self/others
elder/child abuse
court order
what is the most important part of psychotherapy?
a relationship/alliance
what is the cognitive triad of depression?
negative view of…
self
environment
future
what is the focus of cognitive therapy?
changing the BELIEFS central to depression
what is ABC wrt cognitive therapy?
A = antecedent B = belief (the part you want to change) C = consequence
what is ACT?
acceptance & commitment therapy
what is the key component of ACT?
willingness (beliefs are not important)
what is the focus of ACT?
change relationships w/ thoughts/feelings to head twd a cherished valued life direction
what are some ACT techniques?
metaphor
experiential exercises
discovering values
what is the focus of behavioral activation?
focus on doing what (in the past) provided meaning, value, pleasure but form a NEW RELATIONSHIP w/ thoughts
T/F: behavioral activation is based on the idea that the events in your life & how you respond to such events influences how you feel
true
T/F: when life is less rewarding/stressful, people sometimes pull away from the world around them & find that basic routines in their lives become disrupted
true
what is IBCT?
integrative behavioral couples therapy
what is the focus of IBCT?
focus on changing ones relationship w/ conflict & difference
T/F: couples therapy is a poor example of science-based tx development
false
it’s a good example!
what predicts depression in distressed marriages?
discord
what are bad signs in couples therapy?
criticism
defensiveness
contempt
stonewalling
what are good signs in couples therapy?
healthy conflict
respect
what is FFT?
family focused therapy for bipolar disorder
