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