- Understanding psychotherapy and how it works
Learn how to choose a psychologist, how therapy works, how long it lasts and what should and shouldn’t happen during psychotherapy
- Different approaches to psychotherapy
Definitions of psychoanalysis, behavior, cognitive and integrative or holistic therapies
- Improving treatment with role-playing games
Using games like Dungeons and Dragons in group therapy shows promise for treating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and more
- What is EMDR therapy and why is it used to treat PTSD?
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is a structured form of psychotherapy used to help patients with PTSD resolve upsetting memories
- What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness
- Group therapy is as effective as individual therapy, and more efficient . . .
Group therapy sometimes gets short shrift Viewed by some patients as second best to individual therapy and by some mental health professionals as intimidating to run, groups are mostly found in outpatient agencies and hospitals, where they are used to treat people with severe or acute conditions
- Treating patients with borderline personality disorder
Key points Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is the most commonly diagnosed personality disorder in clinical populations BPD can be diagnosed when a patient exhibits five or more related symptoms involving self-regulation Typical treatment includes different therapy options, including dialectical behavior therapy, transference-focused psychotherapy, and mentalization-based treatment
- The benefits of better boundaries in clinical practice
For many psychologists, setting robust boundaries in clinical therapy practice is a vital skill often learned through difficult interactions with patients and colleagues
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