Psychotherapy

Question 1

CBT

Answer 1

Depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, Bulimia

Here and now rather than past

Strong evidence base and often helpful to continue medication

Usually 5 to 20 sessions each about 30 minutes to an hour with home work

Thoughts, feelings and actions are seen to be connected

Therapy explores negative thinking and behavioural patterns

You learn techniques to solve problems yourself

Might be in a group or individual setting

Vicious circle of negative thinking

Also computerised CBT has been shown to be effective and have been recommended by nice programs include beating the blues and fear fighter

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Question 2

IPT

Answer 2

Here and now

Grief
Interpersonal deficits
Role disputes
Role transition

16-24 sessions

Same time/ place etc

Can tolerate anxiety/ has good ego strength

Psychological minded

Able to form Therapeutic relationship

Motivated

Negative therapeutic reactions

SO.. Not suicidal

ALSO

Not psychotic

Significant drug/ alcohol

Question 3

Transference

Answer 3

Emotional responses to previous experience

Actor may recall or make reference to previous relationship such as with father or husband.

Ask patient to consider a comparison tween time when the father/husband iPhone feel unpleasant and the therapist made them feel the same way.

Actor is likely to become irritated with you