A | B |
Psychodynamic therapy | Insight-oriented therapy in which the goal is improved function, pinpointing the main issues and working specifically on them; is done over weeks to months |
Heterogeneous Group | Group consisting of all clients on a specific unit, or males & females with a variety of diagnoses |
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy | Behavior-oriented therapy in which the client asks “how do I fix this now”, instead of “how did I get this way?” |
Client-Centered Therapy | Experience-oriented therapy in which the therapist is open, nonjudgmental, empathetic, supportive, kind…tries to understand the pt’s feelings, and has a gentle approach. |
Manipulating | Using dishonesty to get what you want |
Distracting | Changing the subject/focus when important issues are introduced/dealt with |
Blaming | Placing fault on others for what you’ve done |
Placating | Taking responsibility for others to keep the peace |
Scapegoating | Blaming someone with very little power or ability to defend themselves for everything |
Triangulation | Involving a third party in an already dysfunctional two-party relationship. |
Therapy Group | Group consisting of people who come together to receive psychotherapy in a group setting |
Psychoanalysis | Insight-oriented therapy; uncovers unconscious, repressed memories, and figure out how those things are affecting current behavior and relationships. |
Support Group | Group of people who come together to offer support, education, socialization |
Homogenous Group | Group in which all members share a certain characteristic |
Interpersonal Therapy | Insight-oriented therapy; client builds a relationship with therapist, and the therapist helps them examine patterns in relationships, providing insights. |