Psychotherapeutic Modalities

Psychotherapeutic Modalities (Ideal)
 Psychoanalysis is a set of theories and therapeutic techniques that deal in part

with the unconscious mind, and which together form a method of treatment
for mental disorders. The discipline was established in the early 1890s
by Sigmund Freud, whose work stemmed partly from the clinical work of Josef
Breuer and others.
 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a psycho-social intervention that aims
to reduce symptoms of various mental health conditions, primarily depression
and anxiety disorders. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most effective
means of treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health
disorders. CBT focuses on challenging and changing cognitive distortions such
as thoughts, beliefs and attitudes, and their associated behaviors to
improve emotional regulation and develop personal coping strategies that target
solving current problems.
 Psychotherapy or it is also psychological therapy, talk therapy, or talking
therapy is the use of psychological methods, particularly when based on
regular personal interaction, to help a person change behavior, increase
happiness, and overcome problems. Psychotherapy aims to improve an
individual's well-being and mental health, to resolve or mitigate troublesome
behaviors, beliefs, compulsions, thoughts, or emotions, and to improve
relationships and social skills. Numerous types of psychotherapy have been
designed either for individual adults, families, or children and adolescents.
Certain types of psychotherapy are considered evidence-based for treating some
diagnosed mental disorders; other types have been criticized as pseudoscience.
 Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based psychotherapy that
began with efforts to treat personality disorders and interpersonal
conflicts. Evidence suggests that DBT can be useful in treating mood
disorders and suicidal ideation, as well as for changing behavioral patterns
such as self-harm and substance use. DBT evolved into a process in which the
therapist and client work with acceptance and change-oriented strategies, and
ultimately balance and synthesize them—comparable to the
philosophical dialectical process of thesis and antithesis followed by synthesis.
 Group psychotherapy or group therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which
one or more therapists treat a small group of clients together as a group. The
term can legitimately refer to any form of psychotherapy when delivered in a
group format, including art therapy, cognitive behavioral
therapy or interpersonal therapy, but it is usually applied
to psychodynamic group therapy where the group context and group process is
explicitly utilized as a mechanism of change by developing, exploring and
examining interpersonal relationships within the group.
 Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT)- is a brief, attachment-
focused psychotherapy that centers on resolving interpersonal problems and
symptomatic recovery. It is an empirically supported treatment (EST) that
follows a highly structured and time-limited approach and is intended to be
completed within 12–16 weeks. IPT is based on the principle that relationships
and life events impact mood and that the reverse is also true. It was developed
by Gerald Klerman and Myrna Weissman for major depression in the 1970s
and has since been adapted for other mental disorders. IPT is an empirically
validated intervention for depressive disorders, and is more effective when used
in combination with psychiatric medications. Along with cognitive behavioral
therapy (CBT), IPT is recommended in treatment guidelines as a psychosocial
treatment of choice for depression.
 Family therapy (also referred to as family counselling, family systems

therapy, marriage and family therapy, couple and family therapy)- is a branch
of psychology and clinical social work that works with families and couples
in intimate relationships to nurture change and development. It tends to view
change in terms of the systems of interaction between family members. The
different schools of family therapy have in common a belief that, regardless of
the origin of the problem, and regardless of whether the clients consider it an
"individual" or "family" issue, involving families in solutions often benefits
clients. This involvement of families is commonly accomplished by their direct
participation in the therapy session. The skills of the family therapist thus
include the ability to influence conversations in a way that catalyses the
strengths, wisdom, and support of the wider system.
 Gestalt therapy is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes personal
responsibility and focuses on the individual's experience in the present
moment, the therapist–client relationship, the environmental and social
contexts of a person's life, and the self-regulating adjustments people make as a
result of their overall situation.
 Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT, typically pronounced as the
word "act")- is a form of psychotherapy, as well as a branch of clinical behavior
analysis. It is an empirically based psychological intervention that
uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies along with commitment and
behavior-change strategies to increase psychological flexibility.
 Art therapy (not to be confused with arts therapy, which includes other
creative therapies such as drama therapy and music therapy)- is a distinct
discipline that incorporates creative methods of expression through visual art
media. Art therapy, as a creative arts therapy profession, originated in the fields
of art and psychotherapy and may vary in definition. Art therapy can be used to
help people improve cognitive and sensory motor function, self-esteem, self-
awareness, and emotional resilience. It may also aide in resolving conflicts and
reduce distress.
 Solution-focused (brief) therapy (SFBT)- is a goal-directed collaborative
approach to psychotherapeutic change that is conducted through
direct observation of clients' responses to a series of precisely
constructed questions. Based upon social constructivist thinking and
Wittgensteinian philosophy, SFBT focuses on addressing what clients want to
achieve without exploring the history and provenance of problems. SF therapy
sessions typically focus on the present and future, focusing on the past only to
the degree necessary for communicating empathy and accurate understanding
of the client's concerns.
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 Psychoanalysis is a set of theories and therapeutic techniques that deal in part

 Family therapy (also referred to as family counselling, family systems

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