Module Outline

Module 33: Psychological Therapies

Module 33 is the first of two modules on psychological therapies, beginning with a brief explanation of therapy and the various types.

Freud’s therapy of psychoanalysis is covered. Freud’s theory of how disorders develop is explained, and the methodology that a psychoanalytic therapist would use to cure those disorders is detailed.

The humanistic therapy of Carl Rogers is discussed, followed by behaviorist therapy.   Group and family therapies are included as well. The module concludes by mentioning the alternative therapy known as light therapy.

Introduction to Psychological Therapies
	Sigmund Freud
	Psychotherapy
	Eclectic approach
Psychoanalysis
	Psychoanalysis
	Insight
	Free association
	Resistance
	Interpretation
	Latent content
	Transference
	Repressed memories
	Psychodynamic assumptions
	Interpersonal psychotherapy
Alternative Therapies
	Light exposure therapy
	Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
	Expectation effect
Humanistic Therapies
	Nondirective methods
	Carl Rogers
	Client-centered therapy
	Active listening
	Echoing feelings
	Restating
	Clarifying
	Unconditional positive regard
Behavior Therapies
	Behavior therapy
	Classical conditioning
	Counter-conditioning
	Systematic desensitization
	Progressive relaxation
	Virtual reality technology
	Aversive conditioning
	Operant conditioning
	Token economy
	Behavior modification
Cognitive Therapies
	Cognition
	Cognitive therapy
	Self-serving bias
	Explanatory styles
	Cognitive-behavior therapy
Therapists and their training
	Clinical psychologists
	Clinical or psychiatric social workers
	Counselors
	Psychiatrists
Family and Group Therapies
	Group therapy
	Family therapy