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Types of Psychotherapy for Depression
Summaries and detailed profiles of the various types of psychotherapy that are used for treating depression.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Are you interested in the mind-body connection in depression? Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy is a type of therapy which makes use of that connection in order to prevent depression. Learn more here about this type of therapy.
Interpersonal Therapy
Interpersonal therapy (IPT) is a short-term treatment for patients with depression. IPT focuses on the social roles and interpersonal interactions in the patient’s past and current life experiences. Several large scale randomized control trials support IPT's efficacy in treating depression.
Psychoanalytic Therapy
Psychoanalytic therapy seeks to help the patient understand unconscious past forces which affect current emotions and behaviors. It is an intensive form of therapy in which the patients meets with his or her therapist weekly or more often and may continue several weeks or even years.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy. Its main goal is to teach the patient skills to cope with stress, regulate emotions and improve relationships with others. Dialectical behavior therapy was originally intended for people with borderline personality disorder, but has been adapted for other conditions, such as eating disorders and substance abuse.
Psychotherapy 101
Psychotherapy is conducted by a professional with specialized training, for example, a psychiatrist, a trained counselor, social worker or psychologist. But, how do you make sense of the alphabet soup after their names? What are the qualifications of the person treating you?
Cognitive Therapy Works
Cognitive Therapy really does work. I found this out for myself one day when I found myself getting upset over something my husband had done and I decided to put the exercises I had learned to the test.
Counselor or Psychotherapist?
"Counseling" and "psychotherapy" are terms that are often used interchangeably. But, what is the difference between a counselor and a psychotherapist?
Psychotherapy 101
Psychotherapy can be a time-consuming, expensive process. You don't want to waste money and effort on a therapist who won't help you achieve results. These tips will help you select a therapist who best meets your needs.
Psychotherapy 101
You've made your appointment for your first meeting with a therapist, but you're feeling a little nervous. Here's a rundown of what to expect and what questions you should ask.
BehaviorTherapy
Behavior therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing and gaining control over unwanted behaviors. Behavior therapy is based upon the principles of classical conditioning developed by Ivan Pavlov and operant conditioning developed by B.F. Skinner.
Psychotherapy 101
The first patient who received "talk therapy" experienced a remarkable cure of her physical and psychological symptoms. Today there are several therapeutic approaches available.