Therapy Theories Flashcards
Psychodynamic Therapy
Change via insight and understanding of early, unresolved issues
Understand why behave a certain way
Psychopathology from past unresolved issues
Transference is a tool
Defense mechanisms
Non-directive, open-ended, free association
High functioning people, capable of insight; relationship problems
Behavioral Therapy
Change of behavior through reinforcements and punishment; external forces
Token Economy/Contingency Management: Token/reward given for desired behavior
Shaping: Form of operant conditioning in which increasingly accurate approximations of a desired response are reinforced
ID problem, monitor behavior, reinforce desired behavior
Used with kids, substance abuse
Negative Reinforcement: Behavior followed by removal of adverse stimulus
Positive Reinforcement: Behavior followed by reward
Positive Punishment: Do something negative after want behavior to stop
Negative Punishment/Penalty: Take something away that want
Solution Focused Therapy
Change through accessing strengths and resources
Brief, goal-directed
Focus on what want to achieve instead of problem
Miracle question
Good for short-term problems
Gestalt Therapy
Change through increased awareness of here-and-now experience; focuses on the process, what is actually happening, and the content, what is being talked about
Empty chair technique example of bringing issue into present moment
Miracle question
Structural Family Therapy
Change through remodeling the family’s organization; problems arise as a result of maladaptive boundaries and subsystems
Systems approach - treat system, not individual
Bowen Family Therapy
Systems approach focusing on multi-generational dynamics. Change through understanding multigenerational dynamics. Map out generations, roles, triangulation. Individuals understood in relation to their family
Logotherapy
Change through finding meaning in life; understanding purpose
Viktor Frankel
Feminist Therapy
Change through recognizing disempowering social forces and empowering client. Look at how world is disempowering. Equality b/w TH and PT. Helpful with ED/body image
Narrative Therapy
Change occurs by externalizing problem and creating new narrative or story, which emphasizes the client’s competencies and strengths
Therapist maps the influence of the problem
Trauma Focused CBT
Children and adolescents, involves parents/caregivers. 8-25 sessions. 3 Stages:
- Stabilization - skills
- Trauma Narrative - tell story of trauma
- Integration and Consolidation - enhancing personal safety and future growth
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
PTSD
Cognitive Therapy
Change happens through modifying dysfunctional thought patterns
Anxiety, depression, bipolar
Automatic thoughts about self, world, future
Task-Centered/Problem-Solving Therapy
Change happens through supporting PT to take action to address problems in life. Case management approach. Have PT define problems and goals; make plan with tasks. Review PT’s accomplishments. Lower functioning PTs.
