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Biofeedback
Techniques include the use of electronic monitoring to convey information about physiological processes. Goals are to teach self-regulation of bodily functions such as heart rate or muscle tension.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Techniques include identifying irrational beliefs, disputing those beliefs, and practicing new, rational beliefs. Goals are to replace harmful beliefs with healthier, rational alternatives.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Techniques include identifying negative thought patterns, challenging beliefs, and behavioral activation. Goals are to modify dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Techniques include cognitive defusion, acceptance, mindfulness, and commitment to action. Goals are to increase psychological flexibility and live in accordance with personal values.
Motivational Interviewing
Techniques include active listening, expressing empathy, and supporting self-efficacy. Goals are to resolve ambivalence about change and to promote intrinsic motivation to change behavior.
Aversion Therapy
Techniques include associating an unpleasant stimulus with a maladaptive behavior. Goals are to decrease the undesired behavior by making it less appealing.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Techniques include mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Goals are to teach coping skills for stress, regulate emotions, and improve relationships.
Systematic Desensitization
Techniques include creating an anxiety hierarchy, learning relaxation skills, and gradual exposure to phobic stimuli. Goals are to reduce phobic responses through counter-conditioning.
Behavioral Activation
Techniques include activity scheduling, identification of values, and analysis of behavioral patterns. Goals are to increase engagement in positive activities and reduce avoidance behaviors.
Exposure Therapy
Techniques include systematic desensitization, flooding, and virtual reality exposure. Goals are to reduce fear or anxiety responses associated with specific stimuli or situations.
Narrative Therapy
Techniques include storytelling, separating the person from the problem, and re-authoring life narratives. Goals are to create new, empowering personal narratives and identities.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Techniques include the miracle question, scaling questions, and identifying exceptions. Goals are to focus on solutions rather than problems and to use client's strengths to achieve change.
Play Therapy
Techniques include the use of play materials to express emotions, explore experiences, and practice new ways of being. Goals are to provide a safe environment for self-expression and to facilitate growth and healing.
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Techniques include exploration of interpersonal relationships, communication analysis, and role-playing. Goals are to improve interpersonal functioning and to reduce symptoms of distress.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Techniques include mindfulness practices, awareness of automatic thought patterns, and meditation. Goals are to prevent the relapse of depression and cultivate non-judgmental awareness.
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