Theoretical Perspectives
This theorist proposed that individuals move through stages like sensorimotor and formal operational as they develop cognitive skills.
Who is Jean Piaget?
A structured therapy focused on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
This disorder involves persistent low mood, loss of interest, and feelings of worthlessness.
What is Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?
Psychoeducation about medication side effects is often done in this group format.
What is an education group?
This type of therapy refers to a structured, therapeutic environment.
What is milieu therapy?
This theory says behavior is learned and can be changed through reinforcement.
What is behavioral theory?
This skills-based therapy includes modules like mindfulness and distress tolerance.
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?
Excessive worry for over 6 months, plus restlessness and fatigue, define this condition.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
One-on-one therapeutic relationship used to explore inner conflicts.
What is individual psychotherapy?
In milieu therapy, nurses play this role by modeling appropriate behaviors.
What is a role model or behavioral guide?
This theory underlies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
What is cognitive theory?
A peer-led group often used in treating addictions.
What is a self-help group (e.g., AA/NA)?
Characterized by alternating periods of depression and mania.
What is bipolar disorder?
Provides peer support for those recovering from similar mental health challenges.
What is a support group?
This population benefits most from a highly structured milieu with clear boundaries.
What is individuals with schizophrenia?
This theory arranges human needs in a pyramid, starting with physiological needs and ending with self-actualization.
What is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
Therapy involving the entire household to address dynamics and communication.
What is family therapy?
Includes hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized speech.
What is schizophrenia?
Group used to role-play social situations and improve communication in schizophrenia.
What is group psychotherapy?
One of the primary goals of milieu therapy is to promote this.
What is a safe and therapeutic environment?
This theory supports using medications and focuses on brain chemistry and structure.
What is the biological perspective?
A goal-directed, therapist-led therapy done with multiple patients at once.
What is group psychotherapy?
Chronic, relapsing condition characterized by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences.
What is addiction?
Therapy that can be both individual or group-based and focuses on emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
What is DBT?
Name two key components of milieu therapy.
What are structure and involvement in therapeutic activities?