- Understanding psychotherapy and how it works
Psychologists who use cognitive-behavioral therapy, for example, have a practical approach to treatment Your psychologist might ask you to tackle certain tasks designed to help you develop more effective coping skills
- What is EMDR therapy and why is it used to treat PTSD?
EMDR therapy is well-suited for individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma, whether from a single distressing event or a series of accumulated negative experiences Trauma can take many forms, including physical or emotional abuse, bullying, accidents, combat experiences, natural disasters, or the sudden loss of a loved one
- Effective Group Therapy - American Psychological Association (APA)
States with group therapy would save more than $5 6 billion and require 34,473 fewer new ther-apists than individual therapy, according to research to be pub-lished in February in American Psychologist If just 10% of this need was met by group instead of individual therapy, 3 5 million more people could be seen The demand for therapy is high and
- Treating survivors of human trafficking
Recognizing the limitations of traditional therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for trafficking survivors, Gopal and her team employ “ACES-based shadow work,” which addresses the root causes of complex trauma through writing, drawing, reflecting, and group discussions
- Treatments for PTSD - American Psychological Association (APA)
The guideline recommends offering patients three interventions, all of which are variations of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) The information below about the recommended interventions is intended to provide clinicians with a basic understanding of the specific treatment approach
- Treating patients with borderline personality disorder
Schema therapy (ST) aims to help people build healthier adult behaviors by addressing four key emotional patterns in BPD: feeling abandoned or abused, anger and impulsivity, emotional detachment, and a critical inner voice ST uses a mix of cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, attachment, and emotion-focused techniques
- Depression Treatments for Adults - American Psychological Association (APA)
Supportive therapy offers a supportive relationship that focuses on helping people explore and understand their experience in their current situation The focus is on strengthening a person’s ability to make choices that help them cope effectively with various life stressors, from a stance of genuine empathy and supportive listening
- Psychedelic treatment and mental health: Navigating a longer trip with . . .
Although psychedelic-assisted therapy has yet to clear federal regulatory hurdles, patients are seeking out this type of treatment regardless For patients suffering from treatment-resistant conditions, receiving guidance from a knowledgeable, nonjudgmental health provider about psychedelics could help them make educated decisions
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