Effective Counseling Methods and Psychological Interventions
Couple and Family Counseling
Nature of Family Therapy
- Relationship focus
- Family as a system
- Circular causality
- Family dynamics
- Improve family functioning
Scope of Practice
- Conflicts
- Communication
- Child rearing
- Financial issues
- Values
- Sexual problems
- Extra-marital issues
- Domestic violence
Therapeutic Goals
Couple Counseling
- Confidential environment
- Equal opportunity
- Identify conflicts
- Communication skills
- Trust and respect
- Follow-up
Family Counseling
- Key Concepts
- Homeostasis
- Feedback
- Circular causality
- Equifinality
- Morphogenesis
- Communication
- Family
Psychological Disorders and Clinical Assessment Essentials
Phobias and Anxiety Disorders
Types of Phobias (SSA)
- Specific Phobia
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Agoraphobia
Specific Phobia Types (ANBOS)
- Animal
- Natural Environment
- Blood-Injection-Injury
- Other
- Situational
Causes of Phobias (BPBCE)
- Biological
- Psychoanalytic
- Behavioural
- Cognitive
- Evolutionary
Treatment Options
- Exposure Therapy
- Systematic Desensitization
- Modeling
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Formula: Obsession → Anxiety → Compulsion → Relief
Common Obsessions
- Contamination
- Harm
- Doubt
- Symmetry
Common
Read MoreKey Concepts in Psychological Science and Research
Część 2:
Emotions and the Emotion Wheel
- 31. A: An emotion caused by not liking something: DISGUST
- B: An emotion of feeling very upset or dissatisfied with someone: ANGER
- C: To feel or have sensations of something: EXPERIENCE
- D: An emotion in which someone feels good: JOY
- E: The way a person feels when undergoing a certain emotion: FEELING
- F: An emotion of feeling scared: FEAR
- G: A graphical representation of emotions and feelings: EMOTION WHEEL
32. 1. A: HAPPINESS is a feeling of well-being and contentment.
Read MorePsychology Terms and Developmental Concepts
Developmental Stages and Physical Growth
Part 3:
- 61.
- A. Occurring during pregnancy, before birth: prenatal
- B. The stage between forty-five and sixty-five years of age: middle age
- C. The process in which a person develops motor skills: physical development
- D. The stage in which a person reaches sexual maturity: puberty
- E. The stage between toddlerhood and six or seven years of age: early childhood
- F. The stage in which a person is fully mature: adulthood
- 62.
- 1. A. Children with good hand-eye coordination often
Neuropsychiatric Disorders and Autism Spectrum Diagnosis
Eric John Ruiz (A18482438)
Week 4 – Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Diagnosis & Methods
Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Diagnosis and Methods
- Mental Illness / Mental Health Disorders / Psychological Disorders
- Patterns of thoughts, feelings, or actions that are “deviant,” distressing, and dysfunctional.
- Disorders that affect mood, thinking, and behavior.
- Associated with distress and/or problems with daily functions.
Key Terms and Epidemiology
Syndrome: Medical signs and symptoms associated with a particular
Read MorePsychological Science and Biological Bases of Behavior
Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
- Behavior: Observable actions.
- Mental processes: Thoughts, feelings, memories, and perceptions.
Types of Research
- Basic Research: Research conducted to gain knowledge or to support/refute theories.
- Applied Research: Research used to solve real-world problems.
Four Goals of Psychology
- Describe: What is happening?
- Explain: Why is it happening?
- Predict: What will happen?
- Change: How can behavior be improved?