Psychotherapy Be Positive

Chapter Review M Meaning of psychotherapy F Facts of psychotherapy G General goals of psychotherapy T Types of psychotherapy M Modes of psychotherapy C Courses of psychotherapy

Meaning of psychotherapy “A form of treatment for problems of an emotional nature in which a trained person deliberately establishes a professional relationship with a Patient with the object of removing, modifying a retarding existing symptoms of mediating disturbed patterns of behavior and of promoting positive personality growth and development”.

Facts of Psychotherapy Participants Therapeutic Relationship Techniques of Psychotherapy

Participants : the client – mental disturbance ( ↑↑ - ↓↓ ) anxiety & depression, interpersonal problems, marital problems, school difficulties, physical complaints, job related difficulties, substance abuse, psychotic conditions, mental retardation ect.

The therapist: a trained person help to solve this type of disturbance. Empathy, unconditioned positive regard, understanding, etc.

Therapeutic Relationship : a relationship between therapist and client. SStarting of psychotherapy → therapeutic contract { blue print } → Goals of treatment, techniques, chance of risk and responsibilities of clients. → Balanced attachment and detachment. → Confidential ethical agreement. → Client welfare. → Role investment, empathic resonance, mutual affirmation.

Techniques of Psychotherapy : → Fostering Insight, → Reducing Emotional Discomfort, → Encouraging Catharsis, → Providing Information, → Developing Faith & Expectancy for Change.

Goals of Psychotherapy To change the maladaptive behavior of client, To develop the interpersonal relationship, To reduce inner conflict & personal tension, To remove factors that maintain abnormalities, To help to make adjustment with realities, Development of self-identity & self-insight, To facilitate the expressions of emotions, Modifying the cognitive structure, Facilitating decision-making.

Types of Psychotherapy PPsychodynamic Therapy, BBehavior Therapy, CCognitive-Behavior Therapy, HHumanistic Therapy, GGroup Therapy.

Modes of Psychotherapy ! Individual Mode : CClient-Centered Therapy PPsychoanalytic Therapy BBehavior Therapy. ! Group Mode

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