Psychotherapy

Question 1

Behavioral activation therapy

Answer 1

People w/ depression stop engaging in activities that they find rewarding. This therapy helps people identify which behaviors they value and re-engage in these

Question 2

Cognitive aspects of CBT

Answer 2

Focuses on a person’s thoughts, beliefs, and how they influence mood / action. Aims to change person’s thinking to be more adaptive / healthy.

Question 3

Behavioral aspects of CBT

Answer 3

Focuses on person’s actions and aims to change unhealthy behavior patterns.

Question 4

CBT for depression

Answer 4

Useful for minor / moderate depression. Restructure negative thought pattern. May help px recognize things that are contributing to depression and change these thoughts / behaviors

Question 5

CBT for anxiety

Answer 5

Aim to help person develop more adaptive response to fear. Give tools to cope w/ fear / traumatic memories. Involved graded exposure therapy.

Question 6

CBT for bipolar

Answer 6

Used as adjunct to medication. Med may help stabilize mood so px is receptive to therapy. Learn how to recognize when a mood shift is about to occur. Helps px stick to treatment plan.

Question 7

CBT for schizophrenia

Answer 7

Usually need med first. Helps px learn more adaptive / realistic interpretations of events. Learn coping mechanisms to deal w/ voices / hallucinations. Learn how to identify triggers to episodes. Learn social, daily functioning, and problem-solving skills

Question 8

Interpersonal psychotherapy

Answer 8

• One-on-one therapy used to treat depression or dysthymia (more persistent but less severe form of depression).
• Good for people who have disrupted relationships and role transitions (how relationships are effected when our roles in life change).
• Learn how to express emotions in a healthy way

Question 9

Psychodynamic therapy

Answer 9

Based on early aspects of relationships and how they impact current parts of relationships. Helps pxs identify / explore how their unconscious emotions and motivations can influence their behavior

Question 10

Dialectical behavioral therapy

Answer 10

• Developed to work for people w/ suicidal ideation. Now used in people w/ borderline personality disorder. Class-based and individual therapy. Requires lots of time.
• Therapist validates the px’s feelings / emotions.
• Reduces suicide attempts by 50%