Psychological Therapies

Question 0

What three techniques are used in psychodynamic therapy?

Answer 0

Address unconscious conflicts

Resolve previous painful experiences

Question 1

Distinguish between type a, b and c psychological therapies.

Answer 1

A: psychological therapies as integral part of mental health care

B: eclectic psychological therapy and counselling

C: formal psychotherapies

Question 2

What patients are suitable for psychodynamic therapy?

Answer 2

Interpersonal difficulties
Capacity to tolerate pain
Interest in self exploration

Question 3

How is family/systemic therapy used?

Answer 3

For individuals, couples, families, children
Focus on relational context
Facilitates resources within whole system

Question 4

What is client centred therapy and when can it be used?

Answer 4

General counselling
Immediate crises- recent onset <1yr
Mild to moderate difficulties with: life events, sub clinical depression, mild anxiety or stress, relationship difficulties

Question 5

Describe the core principles of CBT.

Answer 5

Relieve symptoms by changing maladaptive behaviour, thoughts and beliefs.

Question 6

Give 3 examples of behavioural techniques in CBT.

Answer 6

Graded exposure to feared situations
Activity scheduling
Reinforcement and reward
Role play

Question 7

Give three examples of cognitive techniques in CBT

Answer 7

Education
Monitoring of thoughts, feelings and behaviours
Challenging negative thoughts
Behavioural experiments
Cognitive rehearsal of coping with difficult situations

Question 8

What conditions is CBT effective for?

Answer 8

Depression
Anxiety
Bulimia
Sexual dysfunction

Question 9

What sort of patients are likely to benefit from CBT?

Answer 9

Keen to be active participants
Engage collaboratively
Accept model emphasising thoughts and feelings
Articulate problems
Practically seeking solutions