Trans - Diagnostic Flashcards
What is meant by trans diagnostic
Moving away from diagnostic categories to focus on the common processes which may underlie multiple psychological disorders
Why take a trans diagnostic approach - give 4 reasons
Many health care professionals are not rained in diagnosis
Diagnostic categories can be useful but may also limit therapist and client understand
People’s difficulties often do not fit neatly into the categories
Client goals may not match the goals of disorder specific therapy
What kinds of problems are shared across disorders
Hyper vigilance to threat
Uncontrollable, distressing images and attempts to suppress them
Avoidance
Recurrent of negative thinking
What is meant by self criticism
Constant threat of attack from self
Poor ability to self soothe
High levels of shame
Difficulty feeling safe in the minds of others
What does compassion focused therapy do
Focuses on self criticism and shame
Draw on developmental psychology e.g. Attachment theory
What are the three systems associated with emotional regulation
Drive system - to motivate us towards resources
Soothing system - to manage distress and promote bonding
Threat - threat detection and protection
What are the key ideas of compassion focused therapy
Some clients have difficulty accessing the soothing system and feelings of safeness and self compassion
How does confession focused therapy work
Psycho education and developing a formulation
It’s not your fault
What is meant by self esteem
When things are going well
Emphasises individuality
Competitive element
Achievement focused
What is meant by self compassion
When things are not going well
Emphasises common humanity
Carib mentality
Acceptance and contentment
What are a few advantages of compassion focused therapy
Can be used for a range of difficulties
Valuable for people with a history of abuse, neglect or trauma
Been found to reduce depression, self - criticism, shame and increases self - reassurance
What is experimental avoidance
Trying to control thoughts. Feelings and experiences to the point where it gets in the way of things that really matter to is
What are the risks of experimental avoidance
Some degree of avoidance is okay even sometimes necessary but there is a point where it becomes problematic
May prevent processing and healing
Valued goals and pursuits may be sacrificed
What is acceptance and commitment therapy
Increase awareness of how much energy we spend escaping from things
Promoting active acceptance of internal experiences
Focus our energy on what’s really important
Willingness to listen and allow feelings acceptance
