Well, you should probably explore Psychotherapy.
It is often referred to as talk therapy. The patient and the psychologist will
engage in a dialogue about the problems and how to fix them.When
going through a difficult period or under increased stressful conditions,
psychotherapy can be very supporting and encouraging.Psychotherapy is usually
time-limited and focuses on specific goals you want to accomplish. As psychotherapy continues, the patient will build a
trusting, therapeutic relationship with their psychologist.Most
psychotherapy tends to focus on problem solving and is goal-oriented. It is
short-term and lasts less than a year. Psychotherapy is most successful when
the individual enters therapy on their own and has a strong desire to change.
There are many different approaches to psychotherapy. A
psychologist’s or therapist’s training; style and personality will determine
which one they choose. Some psychologists use one approach with all patients;
others are eclectic, and some tailor their approach based on patients’ needs,
symptoms and personality
1. Behavior therapy is focused on helping
an individual understand how changing their behavior can lead to changes in how
they are feeling. The goal is to reinforce desirable behaviors and eliminate
unwanted or maladaptive ones. The techniques used in this type of treatment are
based on the theories of classical conditioning and operant conditioning.
2. Cognitive therapy is based on the theory that much of
how we feel is determined by what we think. It helps you become aware of
inaccurate or negative thinking, so you can view challenging situations more
clearly and respond to them in a more effective way. Disorders, such
as depression, are believed to be the result of faulty thoughts and
beliefs. By correcting these inaccurate beliefs, the person’s perception of
events and emotional state improve.
3. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) treatment is a
cognitive-behavioral approach that emphasizes the psychosocial aspects of
treatment. The theory behind the approach is that some people are prone to
react in a more intense and out-of-the-ordinary manner towards certain
emotional situations, primarily those found in romantic, family and friend
relationships.
4. Interpersonal therapy focuses on the
interpersonal relationships. The idea of interpersonal therapy is
that depression can be treated by improving the communication patterns and
how people relate to others.
5. Psychodynamic therapy, also known as
insight-oriented therapy. This approach enables the patient to examine
unresolved conflicts and symptoms that arise from past dysfunctional
relationships and manifest themselves in the need and desire to abuse
substances.
The idea of therapy as an art is a very powerful one. Most
patients think that they sign up for psychotherapy and they go in and talk in
order to “vent” their feelings or like they are going to see a counsellor
who will tell them what to do and how to behave. Venting your feelings or
“getting it all out” in a safe environment may be helpful. There are over 15
other approaches to psychotherapy, identify a good therapist, be honest in your
feelings and make it the first day of your new and improved life.. A good
therapist will work with you in the hope that you see better ways to behave,
interact, and function and act on those in your own way.
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