Non-Biological Treatments for Mental Health Flashcards
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
How long does CBT last?
Once a week/fortnight for between 5 and 20 sessions
What is the key intention of CBT?
The manipulate thought processes into more positive ones
What are the four aims of using CBT to treat depression?
1- To re-establish previous levels of activity
2- To re-establish a social life
3- To challenge patterns of negative thinking
4- To learn to spot the early signs of recurring depression
What is behaviour activation in CBT?
The encouragement of a patient to do something they’ve ceased doing as a result of their problems
What is reality testing in CBT?
The keeping of a diary about whether the patient enjoyed behaviour activation activities
What is humanistic therapy centred around?
The client
What do humanists call the people they offer therapy too?
Clients
Why do humanists use non-directive, non-questioning therapy?
They believe that in time the ‘client’ will find their own answers
Why don’t humanists get their clients to explore their past?
They find it more useful to focus on the present and future
What are the three core-conditions for personal growth?
1- Empathy
2- Congruence
3- Unconditional positive regard
How long is Psychoanalytic psychotherapy?
One or three times a week for one to five years
Why is there no emphasis on teaching patients more constructive patterns of thinking or behaviour in Psychoanalysis?
Psychoanalysts focus on the past and how it will affect their patient
What is the process of vividly recalling information in psychotherapy called?
Abreaction
What is the process of discharging the emotion attached to memories recalled in psychotherapy?
Catharsis
