I CAN Identify the modern approaches to therapy Distinguish the therapy career options available Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

Therapy – General term for any treatment process. People who seek treatment are referred to as patients or clients.

The Components of Therapy In addition to the relationship between the therapist and the patient/client, the therapeutic process typically involves some or all of the following processes: 1. Identify the problem 2. Identify the cause of the problem 3. Make a prognosis (prediction) 4. Decide upon treatment

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Modern Approaches to Therapy 1. Psychological Therapies Based on psychological principles (rather than biomedical approach) The psychological therapies are often collectively called psychotherapy 2. Biomedical Therapies Treatments that focus on altering the brain, especially with drugs, psychosurgery, or electroconvulsive therapy.

Types of Mental Health Care Professionals Counseling psychologist Clinical psychologist Psychoanalyst Clinical social worker Psychiatrist Psychiatric nurse practitioner Pastoral counselor

Specialty: Problems of normal living : Work setting: Schools, clinics, other institutions Credentials: Master’s in counseling, PhD, EdD, or PsyD Professional Title Counseling psychologist Clinical psychologist Psychoanalyst Clinical social worker Psychiatrist Psychiatric nurse practitioner Pastoral counselor

Specialty: Those with severe disorders Work setting: Private practice, mental health agencies, hospitals : Credentials: PhD or PsyD Professional Title Counseling psychologist Clinical psychologist Psychoanalyst Clinical social worker Psychiatrist Psychiatric nurse practitioner Pastoral counselor

: Specialty: Severe mental disorders (often by means of drug therapies) Work setting: Private practice, clinics, hospitals Credentials:MD Professional Title Counseling psychologist Clinical psychologist Psychoanalyst Clinical social worker Psychiatrist Psychiatric nurse practitioner Pastoral counselor

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Specialty: Freudian therapy : Work setting: Private practice : Credentials:MD Professional Title Counseling psychologist Clinical psychologist Psychoanalyst Clinical social worker Psychiatrist Psychiatric nurse practitioner Pastoral counselor

Specialty: Nursing specialty; licensed to prescribe drugs Work setting: Private practice, clinics, hospitals Credentials: RN – plus special training in treating mental disorders and prescribing drugs Professional Title Counseling psychologist Clinical psychologist Psychoanalyst Clinical social worker Psychiatrist Psychiatric nurse practitioner Pastoral counselor

Specialty: Social worker with specialty in dealing with mental disorders Work setting: Often employed by government Credentials:MSW Professional Title Counseling psychologist Clinical psychologist Psychoanalyst Clinical social worker Psychiatrist Psychiatric nurse practitioner Pastoral counselor

Specialty: Combines spiritual guidance with practical counseling Work setting: Religious order or ministry Credentials:Varies Professional Title Counseling psychologist Clinical psychologist Psychoanalyst Clinical social worker Psychiatrist Psychiatric nurse practitioner Pastoral counselor

Forensic Psychology The application of psychology to the criminal justice system.

Forensic Psychology Forensic psychologists often deal with legal issues, such as public policies, new laws, competency, and also whether a defendant was insane at the time a crime occurred. They may also pursue a related task, in which they “profile” offenders. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

CAN I Identify the modern approaches to therapy Distinguish the therapy career options available Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007