Therapy Terms
A type of therapy that uses talking and conversation to help people.
Talk Therapy
A technique that involves focusing on your breath to relax the body and mind.
Deep Breathing
A practice of spending time in quiet reflection and connecting with Godd.
Personal Prayer
The term for mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior.
Mental Illness
A stress-relief technique that involves visualizing a peaceful scene.
Guided Imagery
The psychological treatment method focused on changing negative patterns of thinking.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
A simple activity that involves taking time to enjoy nature or go outside.
Going Outside
A passage from the Bible often used for encouragement or comfort during difficult times.
Scripture (e.g., Psalm 23, Philippians 4:6-7)
The mental health condition characterized by constant feelings of worry and fear.
Anxiety
A technique involving progressive relaxation of muscle groups to reduce stress.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
The process of identifying and confronting difficult emotions.
Emotional Processing
A healthy habit that involves regular physical activity.
Exercise
A method of focusing on thankfulness through prayer or journaling.
Gratitude Prayer or Journaling
A disorder often marked by intrusive, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
The response to stress that leads to increased heart rate and adrenaline. (A lot of people who've experienced trauma operate in this state).
Fight or Flight Response
A therapeutic technique that helps people confront past trauma through exposure.
Exposure Therapy
A method of practicing mindfulness through quiet contemplation or focusing the mind.
Meditation
A Christian practice that involves surrendering worries and burdens to God.
Casting Your Cares on the Lord (1 Peter 5:7)
A condition characterized by feelings of extreme sadness and a loss of interest.
Depression
A method of journaling used to release built-up stress and emotions.
Expressive Writing
The psychological theory that emphasizes understanding a person’s unconscious mind.
Psychoanalysis
A practice of setting aside time to relax and unwind without any tasks or responsibilities.
Unwinding or Doing nothing. (Rest or relaxation time)
Where do you find most people on the first Sunday of every month?
Church
A mental health crisis intervention hotline number in the U.S.
1-800-273-TALK (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
A healthy strategy to prevent burnout by taking breaks and setting limits with yourself and others.
Boundaries