Mod. 2 ATI ch 4, 7, 8 ,9, 30, 31 Flashcards
Classical Psychoanalysis
a therapeutic process of assessing unconscious thoughts and feelings, and resolving conflicts by talking to a psychoanalyst. Can lasts from months to years.
Developed by Freud.
Psychoanalysis: Transference
feelings that the client has developed toward the therapist in relation to similar feelings toward significant persons in the client’s early childhood.
Countertransference
unconscious feelings that the healthcare worker has toward the client. The client can remind them of a person from their past in a positive or negative manner.
Psychotherapy (6)
involves more verbal therapist-to-client interaction than classic psychoanalysis. The client and therapist develop a trusting relationship to explore the client’s problems.
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT)
- Cognitive therapy
- Behavioral therapy
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- dialectical behavior therapy
psychodynamic psychotherapy
employs the same tools as psychoanalysis, but it focuses more on the client’s present state, rather than their early life. This type of therapy tends to last longer than other treatment approaches
interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT)
assists clients in addressing specific problems.
It can improve interpersonal relationships, communication, role-relationship, and bereavement. Premise is that many mental health disorders are influenced by interpersonal interactions and the social context.
Goal is to improve interpersonal and social functioning which will reduce the psychiatric manifestations.
Cognitive Therapy
focuses on individual thoughts and behaviors to solve current problems. THE BELIEF THAT THOUGHTS COMES FROM FEELINGS AND ACTIONS.
It treats depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and other issues that can improve by changing a client’s attitude toward life experiences.
Behavioral therapy
- behavioral therapists felt changing behavior was the key to treating problems (anxiety or depressive disorders)
- based on theory that behavior is learned and has consequences. Abnormal behavior results from an attempt to avoid painful feelings. Changing abnormal/ maladaptive behavior can occur without the need for insight into the underlying cause of the behavior.
- teaches activities to help client reduce anxious and avoidant behavior like relaxation training and modeling.
- has been used successfully to treat phobias, substance use, addictions, and other issues.
Cognitive- behavior therapy
uses both cognitive and behavioral approaches to assist with anxiety management.
Takes into account what clients think influences their feelings and behaviors.
Dialectical behavior therapy
cognitive-behavioral therapy for personality disorder that exhibit self-injurious behavior.
aims to change negative thinking to positive behavioral changes
Focuses on gradual behavior changes and provides acceptance and validation for these clients.
Cognitive reframing
assists to IDENTIFY NEGATIVE THOUGHTS that produce anxiety, examine the cause, and develop supportive ideas that replace negative self-talk.
- priority restructuring
- journal keeping
- assertiveness training
- monitoring thoughts
- Priority restructuring
- Journal keeping
priority restructuring- assists clients to identify what requires priority (devoting energy to pleasurable activities)
journal keeping- helps clients write down stressful and has a positive effect on well-being
- -assertiveness training
- monitoring thoughts
assertiveness training- teaches clients to express feelings, and solve problems in a nonaggressive manner
monitoring thoughts- helps clients to be aware of negative thinking
Behavioral therapy types and uses;
Modeling
therapist or others serve as role models for a client
can occur to help interpersonal skills. Therapist models appropriate behavior in a stressful situation.
Behavioral therapy types and uses;
Operant conditioning
client receives positive REWARDS for positive behavior
client receives tokens to use later
