Apr 1 Psychotherapy

Question 1

Psychotherapy

Stigma:

Answer 1

Stigma: Most people don’t get the help they need!

Question 2

Common Therapeutic Ingredients (SAFE):

Answer 2

Common Therapeutic Ingredients (SAFE):
S – Supportive alliance with the therapist (trust + connection)
A – Acceptance and empathy – feeling understood
F – Framework or explanation – a clear reason for your struggles
E – Empowerment through new tools – insights and coping skills

Question 3

Therapeutic Orientations
All approaches differ on (OMGT):

Answer 3

O – Origins of the issue
M – Method of treatment
G – Goals of therapy
T – Therapist’s stance

Question 4

Different Therapeutic Approaches (Name 3)

Answer 4

• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Behaviour Therapy
• Systematic Desensitization

Question 5

Psychodynamic Therapy

Problem:

Therapist:

Method: (3 things)

Goal:

Answer 5

Problem:
* Hidden unconscious conflicts and repressed memories cause distress

Therapist’s Role:
* Neutral “blank screen” so the client can project feelings (transference)

Methods:
* Free association
* Dream analysis
* Transference interpretation

Goal:
* Bring the unconscious into awareness to gain insight and resolve inner conflict

Question 6

Behaviour Therapy

Problem:

Therapist:

Method: (3 things)

Goal: (2 things)

Answer 6

Problem:
* Caused by faulty learning

Therapist’s Role:
* Focus on present triggers.
Methods:
* Training (e.g., reinforcement, behavior shaping)
* Exposure (e.g., gradual exposure to fears)
* Counter-conditioning (replace fear/anxiety with relaxation)

Goal:
* Change behavior
* Reduce symptoms

Question 7

Systematic Desensitization
Key Points: (2 things)
Step-by-Step Process (BIRMP): (5 things)

Answer 7

Systematic Desensitization:

Key Points:
* Used for treating phobias
* Uses counterconditioning: pairing fear triggers with calm instead of anxiety

Step-by-Step Process (BIRMP):
B – Build a Hierarchy of fear (least to most scary)
I – Imagine the least scary situation
R – Relaxed while imagining it
M – Move up the hierarchy to more difficult scenes
P – Practice with real-life exposure when ready

Question 8

Distinctive features of Psychodynamic Therapy (FEIRATT):

Answer 8

Key Features of Psychodynamic Therapy (“FEIRATT”):

F – Feelings
* Focus on emotional experience - Helps clients explore and express deep feelings.

E – Efforts to avoid
* Explore efforts to avoid distressing thoughts/feelings Looks at defense mechanisms (e.g., denial, repression).

I – Identify patterns
* Recurring patterns in life - Helps clients notice repeating behaviors in relationships/thoughts.

R – Recall the past
* Discussion of past experiences - Especially early life and childhood attachments.

A – Analyze relationships
* Focus on interpersonal relationships - Examines how current social relationships are shaped by the past.

T – Therapeutic relationship
* Focus on relationship with therapist - Looks at transference (how feelings toward others show up in therapy).

T – Thoughts and fantasy
* Exploration of fantasy life - Includes dreams and daydreams to understand the inner world.