Therapies used by Psychologists

Therapies used by PsychologistsBy Banee KhuranaXI-HWhat is Therapy?Therapy or Psychotherapy is a treatment used by psychologists to help people of all ages live healthier, happier and more productive livesIt is a collaborative treatment between the individual and the psychologist. A psychologist provides a supportive environment that allows the client to talk openly with someone who is objective, non-judgmental and neutral.Psychologists apply research-bases techniques to help people develop more effective habits.

Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Therapy

It is one of the oldest and most commonly used therapies.It was founded by Sigmund Freud.Psychoanalytic therapists generally spend time listening to patients talk about their life and hence this therapy is also called talk therapy. The therapy provider looks for patterns or events in the past which may have resulted in the clients current situationPsychoanalysts believe that childhood events and unconscious feelings, thoughts and motivations play a major role in mental illness and maladaptive behaviors

Pros and Cons of Psychoanalytic Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral TherapyIt is a therapy that helps change potentially self-destructing behaviorMedical professionals use this therapy to replace bad habits with good onesTechniques used in this therapy are:role playingbreathing and relaxation methodspositive reinforcementactivities to promote focusjournal writingsocial skills trainingmodifications in responses to anger, fear, and painWhat is Behavioral Therapy used for?It is also used on patients with chronic diseases to help manage painEg: Cancer patients learn techniques to help them cope with radiation therapyPros and cons of Behavioral TherapyArt TherapyIt is a form of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to improve a persons physical, mental and emotional well-beingIt is basically used to massage ones inner-self in a way that may provide the individual with a deeper understanding of him or herself An art therapist uses various forms of art such as painting, drawing, photography, sculpture etc.

Pros and cons of Art therapyHumanistic TherapyHumanistic therapy is a psychological treatment based on the personality theories of Carl Rogers and other humanistic psychologists Humanistic therapies focus on self-development, growth and responsibilities. They seek to help individuals recognize their strengths, creativity and choice in the 'here and now'.The fundamental belief of humanistic psychology is that people are innately good and that mental and social problems result from deviations from this natural tendency.Integrative or Holistic therapyIntegrative therapy, or integrative counseling is a combined approach to psychotherapy that brings together different elements of specific therapies. Integrative therapists take the view that there is no single approach that can treat each client in all situations. Each person needs to be considered as a whole and counseling techniques must be tailored to their individual needs and personal circumstances. The integrative approach also refers to the infusion of a person's personality and needs - integrating the affective, behavioral, cognitive, and physiological systems within one person, as well as addressing social and spiritual aspects.Essentially, integrative counselors are not only concerned with what works, but why it works - tailoring therapy to their clients and not the client to the therapy.

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