PS101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Valproate, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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1: systematic desensitization: (step by step procedure to reduce sensitivity to a fear stimulus) Step 1-anxiety hierarchy (small steps with client moving towards fear: lowest: agreeing to exercise, preparation (higher a trainer, put on gym clothes, simple movements (walk, run, highest (going to class) Step 2-relaxation training: breathing techniques, visualization, meditation. Bad things happen because of bad thoughts and bad behaviours: cognitive component = a)identify negative thoughts expressed by making a mountain out of a molehill (apply one event to everything) Questioning what is said, challenging the client to provide proof of irrational thoughts. The worst thing imaginable is probably not the worst in the world, to get client to realize their worst is likely catastrophizing vs reality. Electroconvulsive therapy: only for severe depression, jumpstart the brain. Transcranial magnetic stimulation: similar to ect, done with magnets instead of electricity, very differing critical responses.
