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Understanding psychotherapy and how it works
Learn how to choose a psychologist, how therapy works, how long it lasts and what should and shouldn’t happen during psychotherapy.
What Is Psychotherapy? - American Psychological Association (APA)
Psychotherapy is communication between patients and therapists that is intended to help people feel better, resolve problems in living and modify their attitudes and behavior in constructive ways.
Psychotherapy - American Psychological Association (APA)
Psychotherapy is any psychological service provided by a trained professional that primarily uses forms of communication and interaction to assess, diagnose, and treat dysfunctional emotional reactions, ways of thinking, and behavior patterns.
Different approaches to psychotherapy
Psychologists generally draw on one or more theories of psychotherapy. A theory of psychotherapy acts as a roadmap for psychologists: It guides them through the process of understanding clients and their problems and developing solutions. Approaches to psychotherapy fall into five broad categories: Psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapies.
Get the facts about psychotherapy - American Psychological Association ...
Addresses misconceptions and why therapy is beneficial for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, major life transitions or changing problem behaviors, and work/life balance.
Psychotherapy works - American Psychological Association (APA)
A collection of articles, tips sheets and links to better understand psychotherapy and how it works.
Depression and how psychotherapy and other treatments can help people ...
Depression is a real illness and carries with it a high cost in terms of relationship problems, family suffering and lost work productivity. Yet, depression is a highly treatable illness, with psychotherapy, coping and cognitive-behavioral techniques, and medication.
Treating patients with borderline personality disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a common but often misunderstood condition, even by seasoned mental health professionals. Fortunately, enhanced diagnostic criteria and training are helping to equip clinicians with the necessary tools to effectively assist patients. And with an accurate diagnosis, BPD is treatable through psychotherapy, according to experts. First and foremost, BPD ...
Psychotherapy: Understanding group therapy
Depending on the nature of your problem, group therapy can be an ideal choice for addressing your concerns and making positive changes in your life.
Recognition of Psychotherapy Effectiveness
In 2012, the Council of Representatives approved the resolution that, as a healing practice and professional service, psychotherapy is effective and highly cost-effective. Consequently, psychotherapy should be included in the health care system as an established evidence-based practice.
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