Therapy Types
Therapy that aims to change behaviors first, so a person will experience the emotional impact of changed behavior and naturally gain motivation for more change.
DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
Term for being kind and patient with one's self.
Self compassion
Chemical created by the amgydala as part of the "fight vs flight response." Can create an intense burst of energy.
Adrenaline
System that regulates emotions by using anger, intense energy, and anxiety to confront the cause of the emotions directly
Threat system
Term for aspects of yourself that others see in you, but you might not recognize in yourself
Blind self
Therapy that aims to change thought processes first, so behavior changes make more sense
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Term for looking at the value in one's own actions and direction in life.
Self esteem / Self worth
Chemical that creates a positive feeling in brain and nerve cells. Helps with thought processing.
Dopamine
System that regulates emotions by recognizing the need for the elements of basic survival in life, and thereby increasing energy and anxiety towards meeting one's goals
Drive System
Three of your biggest strengths.
Your biggest strengths.
Therapy that aims to allow a person to be more mindful in their decisions, accepting that even in the face of difficult emotions, circumstances, and uncontrolled throughts one can still act based on their values.
Process of quietly observing the physical and mental self without judgment in order to see one's self more clearly
Mindfulness / Meditation / Body Scan
"Love" chemical released in the mind. Activated by positive interaction with animals
Oxytocin
System that recognizes that without calm, sleep, shelter, and relaxation a person will not be able to sustain their ability to protect themselves and keep their needs met.
Soothing system
Term for aspects of who you are that you mostly keep to yourself
Hidden self / Private self
Pretending to be a character in order to practice making decisions. Allows a person to make mistakes and try new things without the consequences of real life
Play therapy / In vivo (roleplay) psychotherapy
Term for non-judgmentally looking at the reasons behind one's own actions to try to understand why something happened and become better equipped to move forward
Self empathy
Chemical released by the body for relaxing. Target chemical of many anti-depressant medications.
Serotonin
Opposite Action (DBT Skill)
Three weaknesses you have, and your plan for addressing those weaknesses
Three weaknesses you have, and your plan for addressing those weaknesses
Creating objects that represent parts of one's self or history in order to explore the parts of the experience, emotions, or thoughts that are not easily expressed in words.
Experiential therapy / Art-assisted psychotherapy
The part of the self that may or may not be part of who you are, but you have yet to properly test to see if it exists.
Unknown self / Undiscovered Self
Chemical that signals to the body that additional motivation and drive are needed. Often interpreted as a stress response.
Cortisol
Attitude of believing that you are capable of improving, even after making misstakes
Growth Mindset / Hope
Term for aspects of yourself that you choose to present to others
Open self / Public self