Meaning Psychotherapy
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The treatment of a behavior disorders, mental illness, or any other condition by psychological means. Psychotherapy may utilize insight, persuasion, suggestion, reassurance, and instruction so that patients may see themselves and their problems more realistically and have the desire to cope effectively with them. There are many possible definitions [..]
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Treatment of mental, emotional, personality, and behavioral disorders using methods such as discussion, listening, and counseling. Also called talk therapy.
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 Any of a group of therapies, used to treat psychological disorders, that focus on changing faulty behaviors, thoughts, perceptions, and emotions that may be associated with specific disorders.
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1892 in modern sense, from psycho- + therapy, in model of French psychothérapie (1889). In early use also of hypnotism. Related: Psychotherapeutic.
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n. The treatment of mental disease.
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The treatment of mental illness or related issues based on psychological theory.
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Psychotherapy is a service provided by a trained psychotherapist in an effort to recognize and treat mental, emotional and behavioral disorders in their clients by psychological means. The process uti [..]
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When people talk or think about psychological therapy, they are really referring to psychotherapy. Psychotherapy is any type of therapeutic situation between a trained professional and someone seeking [..]
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counseling or talk therapy with a qualified practitioner in which a person can explore difficult, and often painful, emotions and experiences, such as feelings of anxiety, depression, or trauma. It is [..]
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(n) the branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods(n) the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means
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Treatment of illnessparticularly mental and emotional disordersor "adjustment" problems mainly with psychological techniques. Its major categories are individual psychotherapy and gr [..]
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The treatment of mental or emotional disorder or of related bodily ills by psychological means.
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Psychotherapy is a confiding interaction between a person suffering a psychological or mental disorder and a trained professional. Psychotherapy can be implemented on a one-on-one basis or in a group [..]
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A generic term for the treatment of mental illness or emotional disturbances primarily by verbal or Nonverbal Communication.
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A direct form of Psychotherapy based on the interpretation of situations (cognitive structure of experiences) that determine how an individual feels and behaves. It is based on the premise that Cognit [..]
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A form of therapy in which two or more Patients participate under the guidance of one or more psychotherapists for the purpose of treating emotional disturbances, social maladjustments, and psychotic [..]
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The use of more than one therapist at one Time in individual or Group Psychotherapy.
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The replacement of illogical and unrealistic ideas with more realistic and adaptive ones through direct intervention and confrontation by the therapist.
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Any form of Psychotherapy designed to produce Therapeutic change within a minimal amount of Time, generally not more than 20 sessions.
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A generic term for the treatment of mental illness or emotional disturbances primarily by verbal or nonverbal communication.
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Any form of psychotherapy designed to produce therapeutic change within a minimal amount of time, generally not more than 20 sessions.
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A form of therapy in which two or more patients participate under the guidance of one or more psychotherapists for the purpose of treating emotional disturbances, social maladjustments, and psychotic [..]
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The use of more than one therapist at one time in individual or group psychotherapy.
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The replacement of illogical and unrealistic ideas with more realistic and adaptive ones through direct intervention and confrontation by the therapist.
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Treatment of mental, emotional, personality, and behavioral disorders using methods such as discussion, listening, and counseling. Also called talk therapy.
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Psychotherapy is counseling by a trained psychologist or psychiatrist in order to help a patient work through a difficult issue. Psychotherapy is a key element in the treatment of substance abuse diso [..]
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While medication is usually the first-line approach to treatment, it is often combined with psychotherapy. Psychotherapists help patients better understand their feelings, behaviors, and responses. Pe [..]
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The treatment of people diagnosed with mental and emotional disorders using dialogue and a variety of psychological techniques.
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A range of techniques that help people improve their mental health and wellbeing by giving them the opportunity to express their thoughts, and consider how their behaviour and feelings impact on their [..]
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