Understanding psychotherapy and how it works
Nov 1, 2012 · Learn how to choose a psychologist, how therapy works, how long it lasts and what should and shouldn’t happen during psychotherapy.
Psychotherapy - American Psychological Association (APA)
Psychotherapy is any psychological service provided by a trained professional that primarily uses forms of communication and interaction to assess, diagnose, and treat dysfunctional emotional …
What is EMDR therapy and why is it used to treat PTSD?
Nov 20, 2023 · Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is a structured form of psychotherapy used to help patients with PTSD resolve upsetting memories.
Different approaches to psychotherapy
Definitions of psychoanalysis, behavior, cognitive and integrative or holistic therapies.
Narrative Therapy, Third Edition
Narrative therapy offers a rich engagement in re‑storying a client's narrative by reconsidering, reappreciating, and reauthoring the client's preferred lives and relationships.
Group therapy sometimes gets short shrift. Viewed by some patients as second best to individual therapy and by some mental health professionals as intimidating to run, groups are mostly …
Group therapy is as effective as individual therapy, and more …
Mar 1, 2023 · Group therapy sometimes gets short shrift. Viewed by some patients as second best to individual therapy and by some mental health professionals as intimidating to run, …
“Conversion therapy” describes any attempt to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, or any component of these. It is sometimes called reparative therapy, …
Improving treatment with role-playing games
Apr 1, 2025 · Using games like Dungeons and Dragons in group therapy shows promise for treating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and more.
Treating survivors of human trafficking
Jan 21, 2025 · Key points Human trafficking involves using force, fraud, or coercion to control someone for commercial sexual or labor exploitation. Human trafficking violates human rights …