PSYC 2300H Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Railway Correspondence And Travel Society, Psychoeducation, Problem Solving
29 Nov 2015
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Major types of intervention: biomedical intervention (not being touched on) Involves the use of biological interventions, such as drugs: psychotherapy, psychoeducation. Involves training and education programs that focus on prevention. Addresses problem areas 1) abnormal behaviour 2) problem solving, and/or. Influences domain of behaviour, thought, emotions: personal growth. Therapy approaches differ in 4 basic features: relative emphasis, based on theoretical assumptions (paradigm, e. g. , environment, thought, unconscious, past vs. present, change vs, support, directive vs. non-directive, temporal focus, therapeutic goal, role of therapist. Clear definition of samples (based on diagnosis) Clear description of treatments (use of manuals) Meta-analysis of over 300 therapy outcome rcts. Quality measures same for all clients range of severities. Demoralization hypothesis: people seek help not just because of symptoms but because of low self-esteem etc. Instilling hope can lead to a better outcome: client personality. Attachment styles are predictors of therapy outcomes: goals and motivation to change.
