Psychotherapy

Question 1

Explain the terms: ego, id, superego, conscious, unconscious, transference, countertransference
- Give examples of mature (healthy) and immature (pathological) defence mechanisms
- Explain the role of psychodynamic psychotherapy in mental health services
- Describe a cognitive-behavioural approach to management of anxiety
- Explain the principles of cognitive behaviour therapy for depression
- Describe the typical cognitive distortions of depression
- Describe how cognitive-behavioural principles can be applied in stress management
- Identify and manage your own counter-transference to certain “difficult” patients
- Counsel a patient with stress or anxiety symptoms, explaining the nature and origin of the
symptoms

Answer 1

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• Demonstrate a relaxation technique, such as progressive muscular relaxation or controlled
  breathing, to a patient