psy therapies Flashcards
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CBT
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- Uses cognitive (thought processes) and behavioural (CC and OC)
- Aim is to challenge negative and dysfunctional thought and then change behaviour through 5 to 20 sessions which can be group or individual
- make sense of irrational thoughts from schizophrenia and the therapist will discuss the thoughts, voices and delusions with the client
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family therapy
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- aims to support families, improve communication and interactions with a schizophrenic patient and family to avoid relapse
- Pharaoh et al formed two strategies: 1) reduce negative emotions by reducing high EE such as anger guilt and stress which reduces relapse
2) improve Family‘s ability to help so encourage the family form an alliance and make sure the care is consistent
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token economy
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reward system to manage behaviour for those who have developed maladaptive behaviour after spending long periods of time in psychiatric hospitals
- three behaviours tackled are personal care, conditional related and social
- make behaviour more socially acceptable rather than reducing the symptoms
- tokens are a secondary reinforcer and rewards are primary
