PSYC 1030H Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Electroconvulsive Therapy, Therapeutic Relationship
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Psychodynamic psychotherapy the primary focus of which is to reveal the unconscious content of a client"s psyche in an effort to alleviate psychic tension. Cognitive behavioural therapy (cbt) focuses on the development of personal. Couples therapy helps couples recognize and resolve conflicts and improve their relationships. Group therapy a group of patients meet to describe and discuss their problems together under the supervision of a therapist. Three major categories of therapy moment, the therapist-client relationship, the environmental and social contexts of a. Psychiatrists: psychiatrists physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. In comparison to psychologists, psychiatrists devote more time to relatively severe disorders (schizophrenia, mood disorders) and less time to everyday marital, family, job, and school problems. Insight therapies involve verbal interactions intended to enhance clients" self-knowledge and thus promote healthful changes in personality and behaviour.