Mod 71: Behavior, Cognitive & Group Therapies
Insight therapies: as a person becomes more self-aware, psychological distress SHOULD lessen
Psychoanalysis uncover unconscious conflicts gain insight
Humanistic more aware of ideal self insight
71.1Behavior therapies (question how helpful self-awareness is during a panic attack?) treat symptoms of disorder to change person’s behavior change behavior change one’s life
Accomplish thru learning theories/principles
Classical Conditioning Techniques
You already have notes over (1) counterconditioning through virtual reality exposure therapy!!
(2)Aversive Conditioning
Opposite of exposure therapy actually introduce a negative stimulus to stop a bad habit or unwanted behavior
Goal is to stop the behavior [punishment]
Thumb sucking, smoking, drinking [give alcoholics Antabuse, causes violent vomiting conditioned taste aversion]
Only a short term solution
Quickly realize only fear a specific setting like the therapist’s office
71.2 Operant Conditioning
You already have notes over operant conditioning through a token economy!!
71.3 Cognitive Therapies
You already have notes through Aaron Beck!!!
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Def: use both cognitive & behavioral therapybecome aware of negative thoughts & behaviors/reactions alter both
Needs practice!!
Work on behavior 1st then thoughts
Anxiety & mood disorders have issues with emotional regulation
To be effective, need to keep track of positive behaviors & thoughts (and practice)
Works well with OCD
Attack compulsions by looking at obsession in a different light
When start a compulsion realize “It’s my compulsion!”
Try to remember it has a biological causereward self for performing a different, positive behavior to stop the compulsion
Actually counterconditioning AND retraining your brain & neural circuits
Very effective for anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD & anorexia
Can conduct this type of therapy over the internet
71.4 Group & Family Therapies
Group Therapy
Def: small groups where people can benefit by interacting with each other
Benefits:
- Save time & $$$$ and can be just as effective as individual therapy
- “Social laboratory” safe environment to practice social skills AND get others’ opinions--feedback
- Client sees they are NOT alone
Family Therapy
Def: realize it’s not one person’s problem but that family can influence/reinforce negative behaviors as well as being affected by it [Brian’s mom in Bellevue video]
Family tension can exacerbate or cause dysfunction & distress
Help family cope & realize effect on the distressed family member
Focus on communication
[Effective for schizophrenics & anorexics]
Self-Help Groups
Used by many; groups for illnesses, bereavement, substance abuse
Text references AA & its stats & effectiveness
Table 71.2 page 725 is EXCELLENT!!!!