psych theories Flashcards
Psychotherapy - purpose (psychotherapy is insightful)
purpose is to effect improvement through insight.
Psychoanalysis
unconscious - free association and dreams (the psychoanalyst interprets dreams)
psychoanalysis - Basic orientation - (freud was meaningful)
all behavior is psychologically meaningful, and is influenced by unconscious impulses and conflicts
psychoanalysis - methods (dreams are the method)
Methods - analyst interprets pt’s free associations and dreams
psychoanalysis - concepts - And what age is important?
id, ego, super ego. 1st 5 years of life is most important.
psychoanalysis - 3 stages
oral, anal, phalic
psycholanlysis - goal (the ego gets the goal)
Goal – uncover unconscious conflict and empower the ego to deal with it.
Freudian Psychoanalysis - transference and counter
Freudian Psychoanalysis - Transference (pt has feelings towards therapist. May view therapist as mom and have good feelings about it. it is considered an important part of therapy) and Countertransference (therapist has feelings for patient. could be good or bad) These are normal, but be aware of them.
Client-centered/Humanism - Basic orientation
(humans are trying to integrate to get better)
human beings move toward construction change and integration. they are trying to get better.
Client-centered/Humanism - methods (humans need empathy and unconditional love)
unconditional positive regard and empathic active listening- the pt will feel safe and vulnerable.
Client-centered/Humanism concepts (to be human is to have relationships)
interpersonal relationships are the basis for mental health. focus is on improving interpersonal relationships - communication.
Client-centered/Humanism goal (the goal of humans is to be aware)
bring aspects of self into awareness and acceptance. nurse needs to put themselves in client’s shoes. nurse should be genuine.
Cognitive Development (Piaget)
children developing through cognitive stages.
Cognitive development from reflex to logic. Provides a framework for understanding negative self view.
Cognitive Development (Piaget) - stages - and ages
Sensorimotor (0-2 yr), preoperational
(2-7), Concrete Operational (7-11 yr) Formal Operational (11+)
Rational Emotive Therapy (Ellis) a hybrid of what? (rational hybrid)
a hybrid of psychotherapy and behavior modification
Rational Emotive Therapy basic orientation (choose to accept that you are not rational)
Individuals can choose thoughts and behaviors that promote or limit self-acceptance.
Rational Emotive Therapy (Ellis) - methods - Cognitive
(rational reasoning)
reasoning
Rational Emotive Therapy (Ellis) - concepts - ABCs (the ABCs are a rational cycle)
ABCs of intrapsychic conflict: Activating event, irrational Belief. Consequence, Dispute
Rational Emotive Therapy (Ellis) - goals (the goal of science is to rationally challenge)
provide skills to scientifically challenge irrational premises and change behavior
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Reframe the CBT)
- questioning beliefs and reframing their beliefs.
CBT - basic orientation - mood and behavior are determined by what? (it’s in the name - cognitive)
mood & behavior are determined by client’s organization of the world through thoughts; assumptions
CBT - methods
Cognitive: questioning and reframing. Behavioral: journaling, cognitive rehearsal, activity plan
CBT - concepts/what is the chain of events
(CBD automatically schemes, and it’s a faulty catastrophe)
dysfunctional automatic thoughts, schemas (irrational thoughts), faulty information processing. automatic reaction and catastrophizing.
CBT - goal (CBD keeps you balanced and rational)
develop balanced (rational) cognitions and self-statements
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Linehan) (Diablo validates the east)
(uses eastern medicine) (validates pt and encourages change)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Linehan) - behaviors result from what?
(Diablo is emotional)
emotional dysregulation
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Linehan) - methods (Diablo meditates on the chain)
meditation, chain-of-events analysis (something that didn’t go well),
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Linehan) - concepts
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Linehan) -
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Linehan) - goals (diablo’s goal is here and now)
accurate labeling of emotions, here-and-now awareness, monitoring and regulating behaviors
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Linehan) -Differs from traditional CBT in its emphasis on
validation— the therapist and the patient work on “accepting” uncomfortable thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
behavior modification - who created it- and what is not needed?
Behavior modification (Watson and Skinner)– unlike psychotherapy, insight is not necessary for improvement (though it can help!). You don’t need to understand why you do it, you just need to change it.
common uses of behavior modification - systematic desensitization
systematic desensitization (form of behavior modification - used with anxiety disorders) – associates relaxation with aversive stimuli to decrease the aversive feeling (e.g., anxiety or fear). Used for anxiety disorders, esp. phobias and OCD.
behavior modification - aversion therapy ex. (the alchys need aversion)
aversion therapy, e.g., disulfiram with alcoholics. Associates aversive feeling with unwanted behavior.
behavior modification - limit setting
limit setting – an informal type of behavior modification. telling someone something is not allowed.
behavior modification - modeling
used frequently by RNs on inpatient units - showing what should be done.
family therapy - what role do nurses play?
a ‘family’ can take many shapes!
a virtual necessity when a dependent client is involved
Nurses usually play a peripheral role, giving input to the team treating clients.
play therapy - what age (don’t play after 12)
<12 years old – sand tray, toys, etc. with individual therapist (kids don’t usually have the verbal ability to state what’s going on with them)
group therapy - and what age?
> 12 years old – constructive use of peer pressure to effect behavioral changes
biological theory - biology is new and organic
This is the predominant model used today, especially for mood disorders and psychotic disorders. The premise is that mental illness has organic or physical causes, such as genetic abnormalities and/or biochemical imbalances, and will therefore respond to biological treatment
inpatient care
is what nursing students mostly experience, but there are also many community mental health options and facilities. RNs need to be familiar with these because they assist SW with discharge planning.
crisis stabilization - what is the main priority
e.g. Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) and Willow Rock; the priority for both inpatient care and crisis stabilization is SAFETY. coping mechanisms fail. unsafe behavior. when they first come in to mental health.
community based resources - what is the main priority?
can save both money and quality of life. Facilities may include day treatment programs, ADUs, B&Cs , L (locked)-facilities, etc. Specifics of care provided can differ greatly within categories of facilities. The priority is to prevent hospitalization.