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- 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
- 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
- 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
- Treatments for PTSD
Four therapeutic interventions are strongly recommended, all of which are variations of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) Three therapies and four medications received conditional recommendations
- Depression Treatments for Adults
APA's Clinical Practice Guideline recommends seven psychotherapy interventions as well as a second-generation antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors—SSRIs—serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors—SNRIs—or norepinephrine dopamine reuptake inhibitors—NDRIs) for the treatment of depression in adults
- Can religion and spirituality have a place in therapy? Experts say yes
Most psychologists have little training on addressing spirituality and religion in therapy, but these resources can be a source of strength during challenging times
- Facts about “Conversion Therapy”
Conversion therapy” is NOT therapy “Conversion therapy” describes any attempt to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, or any component of these It is sometimes called reparative therapy, reorientation therapy, sexual orientation change efforts, or gender identity change efforts Proponents have rebranded the practice and adapted their claims about it
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