Therapies in Action
A therapist helps a client challenge irrational thoughts and replace them with more balanced ones.
Cognitive restructuring
This principle means therapists should avoid causing harm.
Nonmaleficence
A therapist asks a client to say whatever comes to mind without censoring their thoughts.
Free association
This type of therapy involves multiple people working together with a therapist to support each other.
Group therapy
A person takes medication to stabilize their mood swings.
Lithium
A therapist uses a reward system where students earn stars for good behavior, which they can trade for prizes.
Token economy
Therapists should keep their promises and be loyal to their clients.
Fidelity
A therapist asks a client to recall and interpret the symbols in their dreams.
Dream interpretation
This therapy technique involves the therapist repeating back what a client says to show they understand.
Active listening
A person with depression takes medication to increase serotonin levels.
Antidepressant
In this approach, the therapist listens without judgment and offers empathy and support.
Person-centered therapy
A therapist values honesty and truth in all professional matters.
Integrity
A therapist walks a client through a ranked list of their fears, starting with the least scary.
Fear hierarchy
Bob believed that showing love and support no matter what is essential for healing.
Unconditional positive regard
This type of therapy uses magnetic fields to stimulate parts of the brain.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
A patient is gradually exposed to their fear of dogs while learning relaxation techniques.
Systematic desensitization
Treating all clients equally, with cultural sensitivity and respect, is part of this ethical principle.
Respect for people's rights and dignity
In this therapy, irrational beliefs are challenged using logic and evidence, often with confrontational techniques.
Rational-emotive behavior therapy (REBT)
This therapy emphasizes reaching your full potential and believes people are inherently good.
Humanistic therapy
An older form of surgery that cuts brain connections to treat severe mental illness (now mostly obsolete).
Lobotomy
A therapist helps a client identify the negative thoughts they have about themselves, the world, and their future.
Cognitive triad
A strong, trusting relationship between a client and therapist is essential for successful therapy.
Therapeutic alliance
This approach analyzes and modifies behavior using rewards and punishments, often used with children or individuals with autism.
Applied behavior analysis
This treatment model focuses on helping individuals by supporting their communities and mental health at the local level.
Community Psychology(Decentralized treatment)
A rare side effect of antipsychotic medication causes involuntary facial movements.
Tardive dyskinesia