Clinical Psych Ch 9

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since 20th century, progress in using clinical intervention as a means for treating clients as couples and groups. clinical modes of intervention reflect trends in psychology that view individuals' behavior as a reflection of the relationship systems then inhabit. Psychological problems exist within social contexts; each emphasizes intervention built around these contexts.

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what are the general trends of clinical psychology since its inception and over the past 100 years?

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psychoeducational groups (because they focus on learning and on sharing information rather than on group process)

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what is another name for cognitive-behavioral groups?

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cognitive-behavioral therapy groups

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substance abuse, chronic pain, depression and anxiety disorders, anger management, cancer, grief and loss

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True!

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True or false..

In couples therapy and family therapy, the focus is on the disturbed relationships rather than on individuals who happen to be in a relationship

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affection (basic unhappiness, feeling alone)

and communication

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two most common reasons for couples psychotherapy

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specific goals and techniques of couples therapy

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depend partly on the conflicts that are the most pressing for each couple and partly on the theoretical orientation of the therapist. most couple's therapists emphasize problem solving, which is done by teaching the couple how to communicate and negotiate more effectively with each other.

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"identified client" in family therapy

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a family member with a particularly notable problem. typically a male child whom the parents label as having an unmanageable behavior problem or a girl who is withdrawn and sad

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therapist finding his or herself in the middle of their clients' disagreements.

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in couples and family therapy, how might "triangulation" manifest?

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the therapeutic factors in group therapy

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sharing new information (offer advice, peer support, provide feedback), instilling hope (comment on positive changes in other members, give confidence), universality (not alone, others have fears/problems too), altruism (help others feel good about yourself), interpersonal learning (practice skills with group), group cohesiveness (mutual acceptance)

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socially oriented clinical interventions

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(generally) couples, family, and group therapy are.....

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the composition of group therapy

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understand and alleviate disturbances in interpersonal relationships as revealed in a group setting. usually consists of 6-12 members, last about 1-2 hours, can be homo- or heterogeneous (members similar in age/sex/type of problem, or a mix of clients).

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the different orientations to couples and family therapy

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conjoint therapy (see both members of the couple at the same time), separation counseling, multisystemic therapy, behavioral parent training/parent management training, parent/child interaction therapy

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primary prevention

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AKA universal mental health prevention, aiding the development of disorders by either modifying environments or strengthening individuals so that they are not susceptible to those disorders in the first place. seek to counteract risk factors and reinforce protective factors.

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secondary prevention

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AKA selective mental health prevention, involves interventions for people who are at risk for developing a disorder. requires knowledge of risk factors culminate in specific disorders.

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tertiary prevention

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AKA indicated prevention intervention, seeks to lessen the severity of disorders and to reduce short-term and long-term consequences of mental health problems.

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legacy of the self-help movement overtime and some of its most important aspects

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popularity on the rise. growing popularity of self-help groups may soon rival all forms of treatment. self-help can be electronic/published. professional attitudes mixed.