Psychotherapy-Kohlenberg Flashcards
What is psychotherapy?
Talk utilized in the service of behavior change, alleviation of emotional symptoms, progress toward a meaningful, value based life.
Focus on thoughts and behavior (CBT), behaviors (BA), Couples therapy (IBCT), family systems (FFT).
Balancing symptom reduction with value driven living.
Creation of a therapeutic relationship in which tools and skills are acquired and practiced.
Who does psychotherapy?
Ph.D.’s, MD’s, MFT’s, LCSW’s, CSAC’s
When is a psychotherapy session not confidential?
. Danger to self/others, Elder/child abuse, court order, a few exceptions.
What are the active ingredients across psychotherapies?
relationship/alliance
agreement on goals, tasks, bond
trust/connection
What are some evidence based treatments for mood disorders?
cognitive therapy-changing the beliefs central to depression
ABC: Antecedent event, belief, consequence–>try to change the B
what is the cognitive triad of depression?
depressed patients typically have a negative view of themselves, their environment, the future
What is ACT: acceptance & commitment therapy?
beliefs are not important to change
the harder someone tries to not think or feel something–>the more one thinks or feels it.
focus on changing your relationship to the thought
Once again, what is the focus of ACT therapy?
Focus on changing ones relationships with ones thoughts and feelings, in the service of heading in a cherished, valued life direction.
What are the ACT therapy techniques?
Metaphor, experiential exercises, discovering values Central metaphors Control: “Don’t think about…” Willingness: “And not But”, Piano… Values: Tombstone metaphor
Behavioral activation is in the family of cognitive therapy. What is its focus? Tools?
Therapy: Focus on doing what in the past, provided meaning and value and pleasure. Negative thoughts and feelings are not viewed as barriers.
Tools: New relationship with thoughts and feelings, focus on activities.
What are some important key points to address in the behavioral activation treatment model?
- Behavioral activation (BA) is based on the idea that the events in your life and how you respond to such events influence how you feel.
- When life is less rewarding or stressful, people sometimes pull away from the world around them and find that basic routines in their lives become disrupted.
What is integrative behavioral couples therapy?
Therapy: Focus on changing ones relationship with conflict and difference
Not “getting rid” of conflict
Tools:…Acceptance/mindfulness training
T/F Arguing is predictive of divorce.
False. Arguing can be present in healthy relationships if it is done right.
What are the bad signs to see in couples therapy?
Criticism, defensiveness, contempt, stonewalling
What are the good signs to see in couples therapy?
Healthy conflict, respect
