Therapy Abbreviations
A type of therapy commonly referred to as CBT
What is cognitive behavioral therapy?
Focuses on identifying, understanding & changing thinking & behavior patterns
What is CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)?
Focuses on strengths rather than problems. Goal is not just to fix what's wrong but also to build a more satisfying/ meaningful life
What is positive psychology?
A type of therapy commonly referred to as DBT
What is dialectical behavior therapy?
Therapy that combines acceptance & change. Focuses on 4 core skills
What is DBT (dialectical behavior therapy)?
Theory based on the assumption that early childhood experiences and unconscious thoughts could explain adult emotions and behavior.
What is psychoanalysis theory?
Type of therapy commonly referred to as ACT Therapy
What is acceptance and commitment therapy?
Therapy that uses strategies of acceptance & mindfulness & commitment to behavior change. Used to cope with unwanted feelings, thoughts & sensations
What is ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy)?
looks at the bonds we form with our caregivers as children. If a child feels safe and supported, they are more likely to build healthy relationships as adults. If those early bonds are broken or unreliable, it can make trusting others more difficult later in life and lead to behavioral disorders.
What is attachment theory?
What is eye movement desensitization and reprocessing?
Type of therapy developed to help people confront their fears. Key aspect is decreasing avoidance
What is exposure therapy?
Rather than just fixing problems, it emphasizes what people do well.
What is strengths theory?