Types of Therapy
Type of therapy that focuses on identifying, understanding & changing thinking & behavior patterns
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
More than simply feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days. characterized by lasting feelings of unhappiness & hopelessness to losing interest in the things you used to enjoy
What is depression?
Involves a regular pattern of depressive episodes during particular seasons with full remissions occurring at a characteristic time of year
What is seasonal affective disorder?
Techniques & strategies that help individuals manage stress & handle difficult emotions effectively
What are coping skills?
Limits that help a person or group set realistic limits on participation in a relationship or activity
What are boundaries?
Type of therapy that combines acceptance & change. Involves 4 core skills- mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation& interpersonal effectiveness.
What is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?
A sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause
What is a panic attack?
Intense fears related to specific things or situations
What are phobias?
A state of active awareness of one's internal states & surroudings
What is mindfulness?
Taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health
What is self-care?
Type of therapy that uses strategies of acceptance, mindfulness & commitment to behavior change. Used to cope with unwanted feelings, thoughts & sensations.
What is acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT)?
A disorder marked by uncontrollable& recurring thoughts and repetitive& excessive behavior
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
A mental health condition that's caused by an extremely stressful or terrifying event — either being part of it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
What is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
A concept in CBT in which individuals examine and question the validity of negative thoughts that contribute to distress
What is thought challenging?
Characteristics or attributes that enhance a person's ability to be resilient in the face of challenges
What are protective factors?
Type of therapy developed to help people confront their fears. Key aspect is decreasing avoidance through limited & safe exposures to object/ situation that's causing fear.
What is exposure therapy?
A disorder characterized by fear in situations where an individual may be scrutinized, evaluated, or judged by others
What is social anxiety?
a mental illness that causes clear shifts in a person’s mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration. people with this often experience periods of extremely “up,” elated, irritable, or energized behavior and very “down,” sad, indifferent, or hopeless periods
What is bipolar disorder?
A mindfulness skill within DBT during which one accepts reality without judgment
What is radical acceptance?
The feeling of appreciation or thankfulness for the good things in one's life that helps an individual improve their mental health and emotional resilience.
What is gratitude?
Type of therapy designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. Facilitates the accessing & processing of traumatic memories & other adverse life experiences to bring them to an adaptive resolution
What is eye movement desensitization & reprocessing (EMDR)?
A mental health condition in which people have an unreasonably high sense of their own importance, need & seek too much attention & admiration, lack the ability to understand or care about the feelings of others. Behind mask of extreme confidence, they are not sure of their self-worth and are easily upset by slight criticism.
What is narcissistic personality disorder?
A disorder often associated with children but can also affect teens & adults. Involves recurrent, excessive distress when anticipating or experiencing separation from home or from major attachment figures
What is separation anxiety disorder?
A process within acceptance & commitment therapy that helps individuals increase the awareness of the process of thinking to reduce distress associated with difficult thoughts
What is cognitive defusion?
A style of communication in which individuals can express their thoughts, feelings, and needs respectfully & directly
What is assertive communication?