PSY 105 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Therapeutic Relationship, Cognitive Revolution, Behaviorism
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Psychotherapy is a term describing the process of treating psychological and mental disorders using verbal and psychological techniques, depending on the approach of the therapist can use a wide range of techniques and strategies. When we talk about psychotherapy, we mean a range of treatments that can help us with emotional difficulties and some psychiatric disorders, with verbal psychological techniques. According to the american psychological association (apa), psychotherapy can be defined as a. "collaborative treatment between an individual and a psychologist" where the psychologist uses. "scientifically validated procedures to help people develop healthier and more effective habits . In other words, psychotherapy is a psychological treatment to address a variety of mental health disorders that may or may not be performed in combination with pharmacological treatment. During this process, a trained psychotherapist helps the client to address specific or general problems, such as a particular mental illness or to face a source of stress in his personal life.
