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Differentiate between the major types of insight therapies
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2. Insight Therapies Also known as ‘talk therapies”
Psychotherapies in which the therapist helps patients/clients understand (gain insight into) their problems.
Also known as ‘talk therapies”
Freudian Psychoanalysis
Neo-Freudian Therapies
Humanistic Therapies
Cognitive Therapies
Group Therapies
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Insight Therapies: Freudian Psychoanalysis As you learn this, think “what psychopathologies would this work best with”
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4. Psychodynamic Therapies
Insight therapies based on the assumption that mental disorder is caused by powerful (dynamic) mental forces and conflicts
Psychoanalysis
The form of psychodynamic therapy developed by Sigmund Freud. Its goal is to release conflicts and memories form the unconscious
Accomplished through analysis of transference Analyzing and interpreting the patient’s relationship with the therapist…
…based on the assumption that this relationship mirrors unresolved conflicts in the patient’s past

5. Styles of Psychoanalysis
Traditional Approach Free Association Hypnosis Interpretation of revealed ideas that reflect deep seated feelings and conflicts Dream Analysis
Modern Approach Briefer…less intense Focus on revealing unconscious material Client-therapist sit face to face…no client on the couch Usually more focus on ego…less on id Therapist is directive
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6. Neo-Freudian Therapies
Insight Therapies:
Neo-Freudian Therapies
As you learn this, think “what psychopathologies would this work best with
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7. Neo-Freudian Psychodynamic Therapies
Therapies developed by psychodynamic theorists who embraced some of Freud’s ideas, but disagreed with others.

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Insight Therapies:
Humanistic Therapies
As you learn this, think “what psychopathologies would this work best with
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9. Humanistic Therapies: based on the motto that you can be your best YOU.
Client-Centered Therapy Emphasizes healthy psychological growth through self-actualization.
Its main technique is reflection of feeling.
Paraphrasing a client’s words to capture the emotional tone expressed.
“You seem as if you’re upset.”
“You look as if you’re a bit down.” “You act as if you are irritated”
“So what I hear you saying is…”
The tone of voice accompanying the words must be compassionate, gentle and accepting.
Developed by Carl Rogers.
Other techniques used are empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard .

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Insight Therapies:
Cognitive Therapies
As you learn this, think “what psychopathologies would this work best with
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11. Emphasizes rational thinking as the key to treating mental disorder
Cognitive Therapy
Emphasizes rational thinking as the key to treating mental disorder
For example…cognitive therapy for depression involves
Evaluating evidence
Situational factors
Alternative solutions

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Insight Therapies: Group Therapies As you learn this, think “what psychopathologies would this work best with
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13. Couples Counseling or Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Psychotherapy with more than one client
Advantages:
Economical, support of the group, non-threatening atmosphere, provides more information and life experiences for clients to draw upon.
Couples Counseling or Family Therapy
These can often be more effective than individual therapy with one individual at a time.

14. Self-Help Support Groups
NO professional therapists
Groups that provide social support and an opportunity for sharing ideas about dealing with common problems; typically organized/run by laypersons
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CAN I?
Differentiate between the major types of insight therapies
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