Therapy for patients with psychological problems

Question 1

Psychotherapy is every therapy based on ______, it includes ______ therapy and therapy which provides ____ into problems.
Its objective is to change disturbing _____, _____, and _____ by means of psychological techniques.

Answer 1

psychology
behavioral 
insight
thoughts
feelings
behavior

Question 2

What are the 3 types of psychological therapy?

Answer 2

1. Therapies to provide insight: how do you look at a problem (for example, thoughts and emotions)?
   Accent on ‘inside.’
2. Behavior therapy: problematic behavior is an acquired habit, not a symptom of an underlying disease; ‘recovery possible.’
   Accent on ‘outside’ (circumstances and behavior).
3. Cognitive behavior therapy: recent form, combination of cognitive and behavior therapy.

Question 3

name and describe the 4 therapeutic interventions that fall under “Therapies to provide insight” category

Answer 3

1. Psychodynamic approaches/ psycho-analysis= the psychological problem/s stem from unsolved childhood trauma’s and internal conflicts
2. Humanist therapy= the focus is on self-actualization, self-image, needs and values
3. Group therapy= self-help groups, family/friends
4. Cognitive therapy= providing insight that stimulates rational thinking. Focus on thoughts, views, emotions, and attitude (RET is an example)

Question 4

Which of the four previous approaches of therapy to provide insight is best used for patients experiencing problems with social behavior and relationships?

Answer 4

Group therapy

Question 5

Don’t “should” on yourself is an example of _____ which is ______ therapy

Answer 5

RET

cognitive

Question 6

which type of therapy is most suitable for problems with eating, bed-wetting, shyness, anti-social behavior?

Answer 6

Behavioral

Question 7

Behavioral therapy is based on _____ theories and principles of conditioning and ______
it is more effective than ______ therapy and equally or more effective than _______

Answer 7

learning
reinforcement
insight
medication

Question 8

counterconditioning is a method of _______ therapy commonly used to treat ______

Answer 8

behavioral

phobias

Question 9

The belief that unadjusted and damaging behavior is the result of an irrational self-image is what ______ therapy is based upon.

Answer 9

cognitive-behavioral therapy

Question 10

Which stress management strategies are used in physiotherapy?

Answer 10

RET, breathing+relaxation, graded activity/gradual exposure, massage, progressive relaxation training

Question 11

Which type of training should be used for patients who are stressed?

Answer 11

aerobic (HIIT)

Question 12

what is considered to be excessive caffeine consumption?

Answer 12

more than 750mg a day (5-6 cups)

Question 13

What is haptotherapy?

Answer 13

using “touch” to facilitate mental relaxation and counseling techniques to help patients get back in touch with their feelings