Usual topics of psychotherapy

Cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy

COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOTHERAPY

Cognitive-behavioral therapy was developed by psychiatrist Aaron T. Beck, in the 60s. It is based on the theory that the behavior of a person is determined by his way of thinking about himself and his role in the--»

Schema Therapy

Schema Theory

The four main concepts in the Schema Therapy model are: Early Maladaptive Schemas, Core Emotional Needs, Schema Mode, and Maladaptive Coping Styles.

The 18 Early Maladaptive Schemas are self-defeating, core themes or patterns that we keep--»

Behavior therapy

BEHAVIOR THERAPY

“Behavior therapy is based on the principles of learning theory”

            The basic assumption of this therapy is that maladaptive behavior can be changed without insight into its underlying--»

Guided imagery

GUIDED IMAGERY

There is no greater tragedy than to die without having lived with fantasy

The therapist asks the patient to imagine scenes with colors, sounds, scents and feelings. The scene can be pleasant (to reduce anxiety) or--»