Module 6 -Part 2 Flashcards
How have therapies evolved over time?
Therapies have become more research-based and scripted, using manuals and following specific sequences for delivery to address specific problems or disorders.
What is the focus of interpersonal therapy (IPT)?
Helping clients understand how current relationships affect their moods and behavior and improving personal communication and satisfaction in relationships.
What psychological problems can interpersonal therapy (IPT) help diminish?
Depression, bulimia nervosa, and PTSD, by improving the functioning of relationships.
What is eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy primarily used for?
Treating PTSD, and in some cases, anxiety and other disorders.
What is the theory behind EMDR therapy?
Symptoms of PTSD arise from an inability to process traumatic images and thoughts, which EMDR aims to desensitize and extinguish.
How does the exposure therapy phase of EMDR work?
Clients think about disturbing images or beliefs related to trauma while performing guided eye movements or responding to stimuli like tapping or sound.
What psychological approaches are combined in EMDR therapy?
Elements of psychodynamic therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
What do brain imaging studies suggest about EMDR and CBT for PTSD?
Both therapies work by desensitizing clients to traumatic images, helping to extinguish symptoms of PTSD.
What is the primary assumption of Motivational Interviewing Therapy?
The client is responsible for their own change, and the therapy focuses on increasing the client’s motivation and commitment to change.
How does Motivational Interviewing Therapy work?
By expressing empathy for the difficulty of change and highlighting the discrepancy between the client’s current behaviors and their desired goals.
What types of issues can Motivational Interviewing Therapy address?
Primarily substance abuse, but also behaviors like gambling and motivation for treatment in other disorders.
What is an eclectic therapist?
A therapist who uses a variety of theoretical approaches and techniques based on the client’s specific problems and treatment goals.
How might an eclectic therapist treat a teenager with bulimia?
By using exposure with response prevention for bulimic symptoms and psychodynamic and DBT techniques to address family issues.
What are therapy modalities?
The different ways psychotherapy can be delivered, including individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and self-help groups.
What is individual therapy?
Therapy where one client works one-on-one with a therapist in a confidential setting to explore feelings, address challenges, and set goals.
How long does individual therapy typically last?
It can range from a few sessions to a year or longer, depending on the client’s needs and goals.
What is group therapy?
Therapy where clients with similar needs or goals meet together with a therapist to receive support, education, and strategies for managing issues.
What are the benefits of group therapy over individual therapy?
-Interaction with others, reducing isolation and shame.
-Learning from others’ experiences.
-A safe space to practice new interpersonal skills.
What kinds of issues are addressed in group therapy?
Issues like divorce, PTSD, or other shared problems, offering emotional support and psychoeducation.
What disorders can interpersonal therapy treat?
Depression and bulimia nervosa.
What disorders can EMDR therapy treat?
Anxiety and PTSD.
What is the primary use of motivational interviewing?
Treating substance abuse and addictions.
What is eclectic therapy?
A therapy approach where the therapist uses a variety of different techniques and approaches tailored to the client’s needs.
What is individual therapy?
A type of therapy in which one client is treated by one therapist at a time.
What is group therapy?
Therapy where clients with similar needs or goals meet together with a therapist.
What are self-help groups?
Support groups where members focus on solving problems and providing mutual support.
What is the aim of insight-oriented therapy?
To help patients understand the reasons for their symptoms.
What is client-centered therapy in the humanistic approach?
Therapy where therapists provide acceptance, encouragement, and advice to help clients achieve their potential.
What is the focus of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Treating the symptoms of mental illness rather than finding the underlying causes.
What techniques do behavioral therapies use?
Classical and operant conditioning to create new patterns of behavior.
What do cognitive therapies teach patients?
To use self-reflection and evidence-gathering to challenge distorted thinking and develop more rational thought patterns.
What is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) used for?
Improving the quality of life for people with borderline personality disorder by combining insight-oriented and CBT approaches.
What disorders can interpersonal therapy (IPT) treat?
Depression and bulimia nervosa.
What disorders can EMDR therapy treat?
Anxiety and PTSD.
What is the primary use of motivational interviewing?
To address substance abuse and addictions.
What is eclectic therapy?
Therapy where the therapist uses a variety of approaches tailored to the client’s needs.
What is individual therapy?
Therapy in which one client is treated by one therapist.
What is group therapy?
Therapy where clients with similar needs or goals meet together with a therapist.
What are self-help groups?
Support groups where members focus on solving problems without being led by a therapist.
