Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy includes those means by which a therapist attempts to provide new interpersonal experiences for another human being. These experiences are designed to enhance one’s ability to manage subjective distress.
Introduction
Objectives
- Introduction to various types of psychotherapies
- Introduction to other non-pharmacological modalities (ECT, TMS, psychosurgery)
Classification of Psychotherapy
Psychotherapies are classified according to the content and methods used:
- Analytic
- Interpersonal
- Cognitive
- Behavioral
- Cognitive-behavioral
All psychotherapies are aimed at changing aspects of the patient.
Evaluating the Therapies
Informed Consent
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Therapists must inform clients of the cost and expected duration of therapy prior to beginning any actual interventions.
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Clients must be informed of the legal limits of confidentiality.
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Therapists are forbidden to engage in any kind of intimate relationships with clients or with others who are close to them.
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Therapists are ethically obligated to use tests that are reliable and valid.