In the 1930s to the 1960s, the field of psychosomatic medicine dominated the application of psychological theory and intervention to health-related problems. Psychosomatic medicine practitioners, guided by psychoanalytic or psychodynamic theory, conceptualized and treated patients with various stress-related diseases or whose behavior contributed to their illnesses. At the same time, basic research on learning principles
Family therapy is a clinical approach to treating mental health and relationship problems based on the assumption that dysfunction can best be understood and treated by examining the social context in which it exists. Emerging as an identifiable ‘‘field’’ in the 1950s, family therapy was, and continues to be, characterized by attention to the interaction
Physical therapy assistants help to restore physical function in people with injury, birth defects, or disease. They assist physical therapists with a variety of techniques, such as exercise, massage, heat, and water therapy. Physical therapy assistants work directly under the supervision of physical therapists. They teach and help patients improve functional activities required in their
Occupational therapy assistants (also called OTAs) help people with mental, physical, developmental, or emotional limitations using a variety of activities to improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities. They work under the direct supervision of an occupational therapist, and their duties include helping to plan, implement, and evaluate rehabilitation programs designed to regain patients’ self-sufficiency
This article explores the application of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in the treatment of bulimia nervosa, a prevalent and debilitating eating disorder. The introduction provides a contextual foundation, defining bulimia and underscoring its impact on individuals’ well-being. An overview of CBT is presented, emphasizing its evidence-based nature and relevance in bulimia treatment. The first body section
This article delves into the realm of health psychology, focusing on pacing therapy as a nuanced approach to symptom management. The introduction provides an overview of health psychology’s significance and introduces the critical role of symptom management within this field. The first section comprehensively explores Pacing Therapy, elucidating its historical roots, theoretical underpinnings, and core
This article explores the pivotal role of exercise therapy in the treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) within the realm of health psychology. Beginning with an introduction to the diagnostic criteria and prevalence of CFS, the article navigates through the biological and psychological intricacies of the syndrome. The rationale for incorporating exercise therapy is elucidated
This article explores the transformative impact of technology-aided therapy on chronic illness management within the realm of health psychology. The introduction delineates the concept of technology-aided therapy and provides a historical context, emphasizing its significance in contemporary healthcare. The first section delves into specific technological interventions, such as telehealth, mobile health applications, and virtual reality
Group Therapy Definition Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy where one or more therapists treat a small group of clients together. Group therapy, like individual psychotherapy, is intended to help people who would like to improve their ability to cope with difficulties and problems in their lives. The therapist uses the emotional interactions of
The foundation on which individual therapy is based is the natural network of human social relationships. Discussions of personal life and personal concerns occur continually between family and friend dyads. Primary dyads for personal discussions include mother and daughter, sisters, husband and wife, mother and son, and friends. These universal networks of two people form