Misc
what are the most common therapy methods that are used by health professionals?
Psychotherapy, Behavior therapy, Cognitive therapy, Group therapy, Biomedical therapy
What is post traumatic stress disorder?
condition that may develop after exposure to a terrifying event that threatened or caused physical harm
What are the types of communication styles ?
passive - inability or unwillingness to express thoughts or feelings
Aggressive- get their way through bullying or intimidation
Assertive- expressing thoughts and feelings clearly and directly without hurting others
Define domestic violence.
any act of violence involving family members
What are mental disorders?
an illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of a person, preventing him or her from leading a happy, healthful, and productive life
Define obsessive compulsive disorders
when a person is trapped in a pattern of repeated thoughts or behaviors
Define Active Listening
paying close attention to what someone is saying and communicating
Define Abstinence
Avoiding all sexual contact
What are the steps of the grief process?
Denial or numbness
Emotional Releases
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Remorse
Acceptance
Hope
What are mood disorder?
an illness often with an organic cause that involves mood extremes that interfere with everyday living
Name the four types of active listening and describe each one briefly.
reflective listening - paraphrase or summarize what a person has said. Clarifying - asking speaker what he or she thinks or how he or she feels Encouraging - using signals to show interest Empathizing - ability to imagine and understand how someone else feels
Name and describe the 3 mains forms of abuse in the family.
Emotional abuse - a pattern of behavior that attacks the emotional development and sense of worth of an individual. Physical Abuse- the intentional infliction of bodily harm or injury on another person. Sexual Abuse- sexual contact that is forced upon a person against his or her will
What are anxiety disorders?
Phobia, Obsessive - Compulsive disorder, Panic Disorder, Post- Tramatic,
What are two types of mood disorders?
Clinical Depression - Depression that affects a person's ability to concentrate, sleep, perform in school or work, or handle everyday decisions and challenges
Define “I message,”
statement in which a person describes how he or she feels by using the pronoun I
What are phobias?
a strong and irrational fear of something specific, such as high places or dogs
What is the name of this class?
Health Education