Therapies

Question 1

Type that integrates ‘object relation dyads’

Answer 1

Transference-focused psychotherapy

Question 2

Type of therapy to improve agoraphobia?

Answer 2

Exposure therapy

Question 3

Main form of therapy for specific phobia?

Answer 3

Exposure therapy

Question 4

Therapy for autism

Answer 4

Applied behavior analysis

Question 5

Therapy for PTSD

Answer 5

CBT : exposure . Also EMDR though its controversial as to whether or not EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) is helpful.

Question 6

Debriefing and PTSD / Acute stress

Answer 6

Can lead to further sensitization, which is a contraindication. Exposure therapy is more systemic and gradual, which is better.

Question 7

Imagery rehearsal therapy

Answer 7

Record nightmares during the daytime and practice imagining positive endings for them. Good in acute stress disorder.

Question 8

Stress Inoculation Training (SIT)

Answer 8

Stress response is conceptualized as going through predictable phases. Patient is tuaght to prepare for anticipated stresses by preparing for each phase. For acute stress disorder .

Question 9

Therapy for ocd

Answer 9

CBT: Exposure response prevention, cognitive therapy, supportive techniques, and family therapy

Question 10

Motivational enhancement therapy is good for what ?

Answer 10

Hoarding disorder

Question 11

Habit Reversal therapy is good for what disorder?

Answer 11

Trichotillomania

Question 12

What is Parent Teacher Behavior Therapy used in?

Answer 12

ADHD. Both parent and teacher enforce treatment. Only validated psychosocial treatment in ADHD.

Question 13

Sleep Phase Chronotherapy is indicated for what?

Answer 13

Circadian Rhythm sleep wake disorder, delayed sleep phase type. Takes a week or week and a half. Add 3 hours each night until you end up where you want to be.

Question 14

Imagery Rehearsal Therapy is used for what?

Answer 14

Nightmares. Any kind of nightmares. You write down a summary of the nightmare, then create an alternate script for the nightmare and imagine that several minutes of the day.

Question 15

For eating disorders, when does ‘good outcome’ happen with CBT?

Answer 15

20 weeks (Maintenance phase psychotherapy) in 44% receiving cbt vs in 7% receiving nutrional counseling.

Family based therapy is more effective for adolescents.

Question 16

Interpersonal therapy and CBT together are good for which population?

Answer 16

Bulimia

Question 17

Which therapy for rumination disorder?

Answer 17

Habit Reversal Therapy (chewing gum) . Also do diaphragmatic breathing post eating to minimize regurgitiation.

Question 18

What is the best assessment for conduct?

Answer 18

Multimodal assessment of conduct, physical, & psychological features.

Question 19

Best therapy for conduct disorder?

Answer 19

Multisystemic Therapy: Strongest evidence based treatment. Also good for juvenile offenders, ODD, and juvenile substance abuse disorders.

Question 20

What is covert sensitization?

Answer 20

A form of aversive behavior therapy in kleptomania. Pair images of unpleasant scenes or adverse consequences to the problem behavior (stealing) .

Question 21

What is sensate focus therapy and what does it treat ?

Answer 21

Treats sexual dysfunction orders. Step by step exercise of talking and touching, 40 min at a time. Avoid touching genital areas or engaging in sex. Builds trust to help discover what leads to feelings of closeness and sexual arousal.

Question 22

Dissociative Experience scale

Answer 22

28 item self report screening questionnaire

Question 23

Grounding techniques are helpful in which disorder?

Answer 23

Depersonalization/derealization disorder. Focus on here and now. Sensory focus (smell of lilacs, birds), and cognitive focus to reorient to present: where am I , date?

Question 24

Grief therapy is usually for what population?

Answer 24

elderly or anyone who has a short life expectancy.

Question 25

Reminiscence therapy does what?

Answer 25

Life story is remembered, created, and narrated thru photos, memntos, period music, discussion. Goals are ego integrity, validation, cohesion, and engagement so the person does not fall into despair.

Question 26

Subtypes of Pregnancy Denial 1) Pervasive Denial 2) Affective Denial 3) Psychotic Denial

Answer 26

hree subtypes of pregnancy denial have been proposed: pervasive, affective, and psychotic. Pregnancy denial may be a risk factor for infanticide -- particularly psychotic denial. 1) pervasive denial, the patient denies pregnancy initially but accepts it when formally diagnosed. Dissociation due to a history of trauma may be a risk factor for this type of denial. 2) Most common. accepts that she is pregnant but does not form an emotional attachment to the fetus. 3) Denies the diagnosis of pregnancy. Infanticide risk high

Question 27

What does Cognitive Processing Therapy do for PTSD?

Answer 27

Focuses on altering maladaptive cognitions or thoughts associated with the trauma to change the way a pt thinks about what happened to the.

Question 28

What all can intensive psychoanalytic psychotherapy treat?

Answer 28

acute crises like financial loss, sexual dysfunction, rage outbursts, inferiority, and shame. The therapist focuses on the present and early-life experiences to attend to internal and interpersonal aspects of a patient's conflicts.

Question 29

Big differences between Psychodynamic therapy and CBT

Answer 29

Psychodynamic: - pt freely talking - less structured - talk about the past - Long term commitment (CBT is short) - Patient directs the session (unlike CBT, combined)

Question 30

What is a key feature of trauma focused cbt?

Answer 30

Psychoeducation

Question 31

How to treat claustrophobia

Answer 31

Exposure therapy and reducing safety behaviors.

Question 32

Best type of therapy for PTSD?

Answer 32

Exposure based therapy

Question 33

Describe CBT steps

Answer 33

- psychoeductaion and ID tx goals - Self monitoring to see maladaptive patterns - Cognitive restructuring - Alter and challenge distorted thoughts - Educate about relaxation techniques

Question 34

When is schema therapy used?

Answer 34

Schema therapy is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy indicated for treatment of personality disorders and in particular for borderline personality disorder

Question 35

How to treat RAD

Answer 35

The most important intervention for children diagnosed with reactive attachment disorder is to ensure the provision of an emotionally available attachment figure. Working through the caregiver, and with the caregiver-child dyad together are the two basic psychotherapeutic modalities that can be used.

Question 36

What does the Thematic Apperception Test look at?

Answer 36

Interpersonal function

Question 37

What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy used in?

Answer 37

PTSD. Acceptance and commitment therapy is the correct answer as it emphasizes changing the patient's emotions surrounding trauma-related negative thoughts. The ACT aims to accept symptoms or negative thoughts as a part of the emotional experience

Question 38

Is psychological debriefing good or bad for PTSD?

Answer 38

It worsens PTSD

Question 39

What therapy for schizophrenics include case management?

Answer 39

Major role therapy or reality adaptive therapy is the correct answer as it involves providing early case management and support by mentoring individuals to evaluate behavior in order to live independently and meet the demands of adult life.

Question 40

Exposure and Response prevention is good for what?

Answer 40

OCD

Question 41

Habit Reversal vs Response Prevention

Answer 41

Response Prevention: general for OCD | Habit Reversal: Trichotillomania

Question 42

In what disorder is schema therapy used?

Answer 42

Schema therapy is basically cognitive behavioral therapy that has been adapted for borderline personality disorder. A schema is a broad theme that develops in childhood. A maladaptive schema is caused by a child's unmet core needs; as a result, maladaptive coping strategies develop.

Question 43

Social Rhythm therapy is for what?

Answer 43

bipolar

Question 44

Therapy for histrionic personality disorder?

Answer 44

The treatment of choice for histrionic personality disorder is psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy

Question 45

What is one session exposure therapy good for?

Answer 45

specific phobia

Question 46

When is contingency management therapy used?

Answer 46

The first line treatment of cannabis use disorder is psychotherapeutic interventions, out of which contingency management is the mainstay. Contingency management strategies have been used for a variety of substances, and it works on the principles of operant conditioning. It provides users with rewards for desirable and positive behavior, and to some extent, punishment for undesirable or harmful behaviors. It explores the underlying motivational drives and seeks to increase the preferable drive that would lead to steady abstinence. Contingency management is continued until the patient can stay sober after the rewards are removed or stopped.

Question 47

What do you do for early somatic sx disorder? for late?

Answer 47

1) CBT early | 2) SSRI late