mind-body and experiential approaches

Question 1

key ideas of interpersonal neurobiology

Answer 1

• experiences shape and reshape brain structure
• mental health rests upon a healthy brain that balances thoughts and feelings well
• non-conscious rapport-building interactions are critical
• therapists’ own mental health is important
• the empathic awareness of the therapist reorganizes the client’s brain in more healthy ways

Question 2

what is the main idea of acceptance and commitment therapy

Answer 2

psychological suffering is caused by avoiding the things and thoughts that may cause anxiety (experiential avoidance) and having thoughts and habits that recreate your problems and give excuses to not solve them (cognitive entanglement).

Question 3

how is psychological rigidity expressed

Answer 3

F- fusion with your thoughts
E- evaluation of experience
A- avoidance of experience
R- reason giving for your behavior

Question 4

what is ACT

Answer 4

A- accept your reactions and be present
C- choose a valued direction
T- take action

Question 5

who is the founder of Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Answer 5

Marsha Linehan

Question 6

what is at the basis of DBT

Answer 6

cognitive-behavioral techniques for emotional regulation
reality testings with concepts of mindful awareness
distress tolerance
acceptance
balance between acceptance and change

Question 7

How can the client use ACCEPTS to distract themselves from intense emotions

Answer 7

Activities: do positive activities you enjoy
Contribute: serve the community you live in
Comparisons: compare to people who are less fortunate or your previous self
Emotions: shift emotions by using humor
Push away: put the situation away and think of something else temporarily
Thoughts: force your mind to think of something else
Sensations: do something that causes an intense feeling different that what you are thinking

Question 8

who first developed Eye Movement Desesitization and Reprocessing Therapy

Answer 8

Francine Shapiro 1989

Question 9

what are the main beliefs of expressive therapies

Answer 9

• talk is not enough
• involing mind, heart, and soul is more complete than just intellect
• language used to express is not always accurate
• creativity and movement are critical to self expression and growth
• the goal is to facilitate growth toward higher personal development and enlightenment