Psychotherapy

Question 1

What is cognitive behavioural therapy? When is it used? How long does therapy normally go for?

Answer 1

• Psychotherapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative thoughts, beliefs and attitudes about relationship, view of the future, competency and self-worth
• Depression, anxiety (and sometimes to complement schizophrenia therapy)
• 10-20 weekly sessions

Question 2

What is interpersonal therapy? When might it be used?

Answer 2

• A combination psychotherapy focusing on the here-and-now (especially relationships) and assumes that interpersonal problems precipitate or perpetuate depression. Utilises strategies to evaluate interactions with others and how behaviours may alienate them
• Bulimia, family therapy, depression, bipolar

Question 3

What is dialectical behaviour therapy? When might it be used?

Answer 3

• A psychotherapy where recent situations are explored along with potential solutions
• Eating disorders, mood disorders, borderline personality disorders