Therapeutic Interventions

Question 1

Family mapping

Answer 1

A structure to provide information about family issues, eg. genogram, family tree, etc.

Question 2

Cognitive restructuring

Answer 2

The core process of CBT, used to identify and dispute cognitive distortions.

Question 3

Systematic desensitization

Answer 3

The core process of exposure therapy, used to treat specific phobias.

Question 4

Cognitive homework

Answer 4

An important component of CBT, involving practice and rehearsal of new skills, and coping strategies.

Question 5

Family Sculpting

Answer 5

A movement therapy technique, where one member of the family (the ‘sculptor’) arranges the others and themselves to portray their perception of the family or a past event.

Question 6

Relaxation training

Answer 6

The process of practicing relaxation techniques to induce calm and reduce anxiety, stress, or anger.

Question 7

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Answer 7

Type of CBT used for treating PTSD

Question 8

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Answer 8

Short-term, evidence based, problem-solving approach.

Addresses: depression, anxiety, anger issues, eating disorders, marital difficulties, and OCD.

Question 9

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy

Answer 9

Short-term, evidenced based intervention built around themed activities for mild to moderate dementia or Alzheimers disease.

Question 10

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Answer 10

Approach focusing on mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation

Addresses: borderline personality disorder, depression, disordered eating, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and substance use.

Question 11

Imago Relationship Therapy

Answer 11

Form of couples counseling that focuses on recognizing how early childhood relationship experiences affect how we communicate, behave, and respond to others in adult relationships.

Question 12

Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Answer 12

Short-term, evidence-based approach

Addresses: mood disorders, grief, difficult life transitions.

Question 13

Mentalization-Based Therapy

Answer 13

Evidence-based treatment, where other treatments have been unsuccessful

Addresses: personality disorders, addiction, eating disorders, and depression

Question 14

Motivational Interviewing

Answer 14

A method focusing on helping people resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find internal motivation to address addiction and management of physical health conditions.

Question 15

Neuro-Linguistic Programming Therapy

NLP

Answer 15

A set of language- and sensory-based interventions intended to improve client’s self-awareness, confidence, communication skills, and social skills.

Address: anxiety, poor self-esteem

Question 16

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy

PCIT

Answer 16

A combination of play therapy and behavioral therapy for children ages 2 to 7 and their caregivers, to address disruptive behavior or trauma, as well as symptoms of autism spectrum disorder.

Question 17

Prolonged Exposure Therapy

PET

Answer 17

Form of psychotherapy for treatment of PTSD.

Question 18

Psychoanalytic Therapy

Answer 18

Freudian talk therapy aimed at bringing unconscious thoughts and feelings to the surface to be examined.

Addresses: depression, trauma, self-destructive behavior, personality disorders, relationship issues.

Question 19

Psychodynamic Therapy

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In-depth talk therapy differentiated from psychoanalysis by the additional focus on client’s relationship with the external world.

Addresses: depression, addiction, social anxiety, and eating disorders.

Question 20

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

REBT

Answer 20

Short-term method focused on challenging the rationality of self-defeating thoughts and feelings.

Addresses: anxiety, depression, guilt, anger.

Question 21

Social Recovery Therapy

Answer 21

CBT intervention focused on treating schizophrenia by improving social skills and encouraging participation in social activities.

Question 22

The Gottman Method

Answer 22

Structured form of couples therapy.

Question 23

Transpersonal Therapy

Answer 23

Holistic approach focused on spiritual wellness

Addresses: anxiety, depression, addictions.