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- Understanding psychotherapy and how it works
Psychotherapy is different from medical or dental treatments, where patients typically sit passively while professionals work on them and tell them their diagnosis and treatment plans Psychotherapy isn’t about a psychologist telling you what to do It’s an active collaboration between you and the psychologist
- What Is Psychotherapy? - American Psychological Association (APA)
Psychotherapy involves communication between patients and therapists that is intended to help people: Find relief from emotional distress, as in becoming less anxious, fearful or depressed Seek solutions to problems in their lives, such as dealing with disappointment, grief, family issues, and job or career dissatisfaction
- Psychotherapy - American Psychological Association (APA)
Psychotherapy may be provided to individuals, couples, families, or members of a group There are many types of psychotherapy, but generally they fall into four major categories: psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive therapy or behavior therapy, humanistic therapy, and integrative psychotherapy Adapted from the APA Dictionary of Psychology
- Different approaches to psychotherapy
Psychologists generally draw on one or more theories of psychotherapy A theory of psychotherapy acts as a roadmap for psychologists: It guides them through the process of understanding clients and their problems and developing solutions Approaches to psychotherapy fall into five broad categories: Psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapies
- Get the facts about psychotherapy - American Psychological Association . . .
Psychotherapy is typically an interactive, collaborative process based on dialogue and the patient’s active engagement in joint problem-solving Your psychologist may give you homework assignments so that you can practice new skills between sessions or reading assignments so that you can learn more about a particular topic
- Psychotherapy works - American Psychological Association (APA)
Psychotherapy is one of those choices This page offers a collection of articles, tips sheets and links to research to better understand psychotherapy, how it works and how you can get started Share our links and video with your friends, family and physicians and help get out the message that psychotherapy works!
- Depression and how psychotherapy and other treatments can help people . . .
Depression is a real illness and carries with it a high cost in terms of relationship problems, family suffering and lost work productivity Yet, depression is a highly treatable illness, with psychotherapy, coping and cognitive-behavioral techniques, and medication
- APA PsycTherapy
APA’s streaming video platform provides clinicians, counselors, instructors, and trainees the opportunity to sharpen their skills by observing candid, unscripted psychotherapy sessions featuring renowned therapists This proven training method is an invaluable tool for learning and remaining abreast of the latest psychotherapy techniques
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