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what happens in psychodynamic psychotherapy
WHAT HAPPENS IN PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPY? The psychotherapist adopts a listening stance and allows the person to talk about what they want. The focus is on the person’s conscious and unconscious assumptions about relationships and how these are played out with the therapist during the therapy session. Thus past experiences resurface and can be thought about […]
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psychodynamic psychotherapy research
psychodynamic psychotherapy research The theory behind this approach has been around for a long time. It has been adapted for those with intellectual disabilities and mental health problems over the last 20 years. It involves talking to a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist who in turn will help the person to understand their feelings. From Mental health […]
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who is cognitive behavioural therapy for?
who is cognitive behavioural therapy for This kind of therapy has helped many people with mild to moderate depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, bulimia, phobias and panic disorders. It is also used in schizophrenia, as most people still experience psychotic symptoms (e.g. voices), though less frequently and intensely when they are on medication. It is […]
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what happens in cognitive behavioural therapy?
WHAT HAPPENS IN COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY? During the sessions the therapist will help the person to identify negative or irrational thoughts or thinking patterns (cognitive) and unhelpful patterns of acting (behavioural). For example the irrational fears of a person who suffers from agoraphobia (fear of open spaces) might cause them to stay at home all […]
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cognitive behavioral therapy definition
cognitive behavioral therapy definition Cognitive behavioural therapy (also known as CBT) is based on the idea that a person’s beliefs about what they do, and their reasons for doing them, are as important as what they actually do. In other words a person’s thinking, assumptions and beliefs about the world are as important as his […]
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psychological interventions in therapy
Psychological interventions help people to deal with their feelings. They help people with mental, emotional and behavioural problems. Often when someone talks about being ‘in therapy’ or ‘having psychotherapy’, these are the types of therapies that they mean. There are many different types of psychological interventions. You might wish to know more about what is […]
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Biological interventions for dementia
Biological interventions for dementia In dementia there is progressive loss of brain cells. This process is currently irreversible. However, there are medicines that can slow the process. Vitamin E, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), non-steroid anti-inflammatory medication and a low dose of aspirin may all help to slow down dementia. Cholinesterase inhibitors (brand names: Aricept, Exelon […]
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how do benzodiazepines reduce anxiety
how do benzodiazepines reduce anxiety A doctor may prescribe benzodiazepines for the short-term where anxiety is complicated by other mental health problems or physical illness. Also they can be used for the control of intensely disturbed behaviour, as they are rapidly sedative when given by injection. Many carers of people with epilepsy will know that […]
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HOW DO BETA-BLOCKERS WORK FOR ANXIETY? When we are anxious, our brain becomes more active and alert. Our brain may then make more of the chemicals called noradrenaline and adrenaline. These will then cause our body to have a faster heart rate, shake, sweat etc. and make us feel more anxious. Beta-blockers reduce the effect […]
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Biological interventions for anxiety
Biological interventions for anxiety For mild anxiety psychological interventions such as psychotherapy or relaxation training are usually the best. Anxiolytics are medicines for reducing anxiety. These include beta-blockers and benzodiazepines. Beta-blockers can be used to help treat the biological symptoms of anxiety, e.g. palpitations, sweating, shakiness etc. They are usually used to help heart conditions […]
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