Week 4: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Week 4: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy When first introduced, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) was unlike any other therapeutic approach. For years, psychotherapeutic techniques were driven by psychoanalytic theories. These techniques were time consuming, leaving many therapists frustrated with the length of time involved in helping their clients achieve a sense of…
Assignment: Applying Current Literature to Clinical Practice Assignment: Applying Current Literature to Clinical Practice Literature in psychotherapy differs from other areas of clinical practice. Generally, there are no clinical trials in psychotherapy because it is often neither appropriate nor ethical to have controls in psychotherapy research. This sometimes makes it more difficult to translate research…
Week 3: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Introduction Week 3: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Introduction Contemporary psychodynamic psychotherapy, also referred to as psychoanalytic therapy, is rooted in Dr. Sigmund Freud’s proposal that unconscious thought processes, or thoughts and feelings outside of our conscious awareness, are responsible for mental health issues. This therapeutic approach is unique because its goal is to…
Week 2: Assessment and Diagnosis in Psychotherapy Week 2: Assessment and Diagnosis in Psychotherapy “A sensitively crafted intake assessment can be a powerful therapeutic tool. It can establish rapport between patient and therapist, further the therapeutic alliance, alleviate anxiety, provide reassurance, and facilitate the flow of information necessary for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment…