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- Different approaches to psychotherapy
Psychologists generally draw on one or more theories of psychotherapy A theory of psychotherapy acts as a roadmap for psychologists: It guides them through the process of understanding clients and their problems and developing solutions Approaches to psychotherapy fall into five broad categories: Psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapies This approach focuses on changing problematic
- Understanding psychotherapy and how it works
Learn how to choose a psychologist, how therapy works, how long it lasts and what should and shouldn’t happen during psychotherapy
- Treating patients with borderline personality disorder
Key points Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is the most commonly diagnosed personality disorder in clinical populations BPD can be diagnosed when a patient exhibits five or more related symptoms involving self-regulation Typical treatment includes different therapy options, including dialectical behavior therapy, transference-focused psychotherapy, and mentalization-based treatment
- What is EMDR therapy and why is it used to treat PTSD?
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is a structured form of psychotherapy used to help patients with PTSD resolve upsetting memories
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a specific type of cognitive behavioral therapy that has been effective in reducing symptoms of PTSD that have developed after experiencing a variety of traumatic events including child abuse, combat, rape and natural disasters CPT is generally delivered over 12 sessions and helps patients learn how to challenge and modify unhelpful beliefs related to the
- What happens in the brain when we experience art
Key points Research shows people engage with the arts in a variety of ways, sometimes reporting transformative experiences When interacting with art one finds meaningful, the default mode network—a brain region associated with introspection—is engaged Aesthetic experiences may promote positive outcomes such as empathy, social connection, and cross-cultural understanding
- Improving treatment with role-playing games
Using games like Dungeons and Dragons in group therapy shows promise for treating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and more
- Treatments for PTSD
Four therapeutic interventions are strongly recommended, all of which are variations of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) Three therapies and four medications received conditional recommendations
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