PSY 113 1st Edition Lecture 29Outline of Last Lecture I. Analyzed a passageII. Took a quizOutline of Current LectureI. Types of Mental Health ProfessionalsII. Therapy ConsiderationsIII. Therapy at a DistanceIV. Who Seeks TreatmentV. Psychological TherapyVI. Cognitive TherapyCurrent LectureHealing the Disordered Mind: Approaches to TherapyPsychotherapy-Some people think that psychotherapy isn’t helpful; is this from experience or perceptions made by TVTypes of Treatment-biological and psychological perspectives-evidence-based practice (you need to have a clinician or therapist to give input)Types of Mental Health Professionals- Psychologists ()- Psychiatrist (a medical doctor, had to go to medical school after being psychologist, and do special training/residencies/internships, most trained in medical help, don’t go through psychological conversations with you)- Counselors (usually get masters degree like the next two categories; special training, trained I practice methods not researchers)- Social Workers- Couples or Family TherapistsTherapy Considerations-How long are you there? How often? Format? Individual, family, or group therapy? Which approach?-standard: once a week for 50 or 55 minutes-which approach?Providing Therapy at a Distance-innovative approaches – online therapy, you can vidchat with a therapistThings you need to be successful:- Find a good therapist- Be honest with your therapist- Attend regular weekly appointments- Allow therapy to be a felt-experience, not just an intellectual processWho Seeks TreatmentThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.-based on depression severity, percentage contacting psychiatrist professional:- None – 6%- Mild – 16%- Moderate – 24%- Severe – 39%Psychological Therapies-Psychoanalysis – Insight Therapy- Light therapy-Humanistic Therapies – based on the assumption that people are good by their very nature, treat people humanely, then this will minimize or prevent psychological problems. Therapist shows you unconditional regard-Beharioral therapies – using classical and operant conditioning to change a person’s maladapted behaviors. Not interested in unconscious mind or well being- Systematic desensitization (classical conditioning and relaxing)- Flooding (extinction)- Aversion therapy (like mixing alcohol and ANTABUSE drugs: makes alcohol make u nauseous so alcohol is no longer appealing)- Token economies (reinforcement – operant conditioning)Cognitive Therapies1. Cognitive restructuring2. Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy – RET3. Cognitive-behavioral therapyQ: Johny has a problem with alcohol – use
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