Psychological therapies Flashcards
What is DBT - dialetical behaviour therapy
Purpose: Originally developed for individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and self-harming behaviors, DBT is now widely used for various mental health conditions, including emotional dysregulation, eating disorders, and substance abuse.Approach: Combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness strategies. It emphasizes balancing acceptance and change. Goal: Help individuals build coping mechanisms for emotional distress and improve relationships.
What is MBT - metalization-based therapy
Purpose: Designed for individuals with borderline personality disorder but also effective for other personality disorders and relationship difficulties.Approach: Focuses on improving a person’s ability to “mentalize” – understand their own and others’ thoughts, feelings, and motivations. Goal: Help individuals better understand their emotions and relationships, leading to healthier interpersonal interactions.
What is CAT - cognivitive analytic therapy
Purpose: Used for complex mental health issues, including personality disorders, trauma, and relationship difficulties.Approach: Integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with psychoanalytic theories, emphasizing patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Goal: Help clients recognize and change unhelpful patterns of behavior and thinking, often rooted in past experiences.
What is EMDR - eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing
Purpose: Primarily used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but also effective for other trauma-related conditions.Approach: Involves recalling traumatic memories while simultaneously engaging in bilateral stimulation, typically through guided eye movements. Goal: Reduce the emotional impact of traumatic memories and promote healing
