Two or more patients may participate in therapy at the same time. Patients are able to share experiences and realize that others feel the same way and have had the same experiences.
Mental Health : Curative
A curative approach in psychology refers to a therapeutic methodology focused on treating and resolving psychological distress and disorders. This approach aims to identify and address the underlying causes of emotional and mental challenges, aiming to bring about lasting healing and recovery. It involves various evidence-based techniques, interventions, and strategies designed to alleviate symptoms, promote positive psychological changes, and restore overall mental well-being. A holistic and integrated therapy strategy can be used by someone with a chronic illness who is also receiving advanced medical care for a faster recovery. The severity of these psychological symptoms is greatly impacted by comprehensive treatment, which lessens them. For example: Cognitive behavioural therapy is frequently used to teach patients why specific situations or stimuli trigger particular symptoms or urges.
Therapies in Psychology
Individual therapy
Group therapy
Marital/couples therapy
Family therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Psychodynamic treatment
Individual therapy
Only the patient and the therapist are participating in this therapy. In individual therapy, there is a one-on-one relationship between the client and the therapist. The therapist provides individualized attention, tailored interventions, and personalized support. Such kind of therapy allows in-depth exploration of personal issues, thoughts, and feelings within the context of the individual’s life.
Group therapy
Marital/couples therapy
This kind of counseling aids partners and spouses in comprehending why their loved one suffers from a mental disease, what modifications to behaviour and communication can help, and how they can cope. Couples who are having problems in their relationship can also benefit from this kind of treatment.
Family therapy
Since family is an essential component of the team that aids those with mental illness in recovering and getting better, family therapists assist families in comprehending and resolving problematic behaviour patterns. Those who struggle with substance misuse, eating disorders, behavioural challenges, anxiety, OCD, and medical conditions can all benefit from this form of therapy.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is typically applied to help those who suffer with negative thoughts or are wanting to quit a habit. The psychologist conducting CBT must examine a patient’s thought patterns and determine their origins. After thought patterns that are hurting patients’ emotions have been recognised, doctors can try to change them by concentrating on teaching patients coping skills that will help them deal with problems as they come up throughout time.
Psychodynamic treatment
Self-awareness and introspection are emphasized in this kind of treatment. Through this procedure, psychologists will assist patients in determining the underlying reason for any painful or toxic relationship. Several components of psychodynamic therapy are derived from psychoanalytic concepts.
The psychodynamic perspective places more emphasis on the impact of previous experiences on the current mental and emotional processes than it does on the individual’s overall behavior. The person is given the opportunity to confront their history and make sense of their prior experiences in relation to their current problems.
Psychodynamic Treatment
This approach is effective in treating a number of disorders and psychological problems including:
Humanistic therapy
Mindfulness-based therapy
Creative art therapy
Humanistic therapy
Humanistic treatment focuses on evaluating a patient’s worldview and how it influences their everyday actions. It focuses on discovering one’s genuine self, processing criticism from others, and acceptance of self. Humanistic therapy focuses on the particulars of an individual’s day-to-day life, which sets it apart from other types of therapy. It is the responsibility of humanistic therapists to assist patients in developing a sense of self-acceptance, identifying their life goals, and determining the strategies that would enable them to attain those goals.
Mindfulness-based therapy
Mindfulness is the discipline of becoming present in the moment. Mindfulness seeks to enable a person to observe and accept things as they are and without judgment. Studies have found that anxiety and depression in cancer patients were reduced by mindfulness-based therapy to a large extent.
Creative art therapy
Using a variety of creative techniques, creative art therapy seeks to stimulate the mind. Using many mediums, such as art, dance, music, or poetry, creative art therapy enables people to communicate their feelings and experiences. Such creative expressions are cathartic to the individuals practicing it. These sessions are used by art therapists to enhance cognitive and motor function, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, promote emotional resilience, develop social skills, and deal with conflict and distress.
Pranic Healing
Life force is referred to as “Prana” in Sanskrit. It goes by the names “chi” in China and “ki” in Japan. Prana is used to treat illness with the help of a unique and comprehensive system of natural healing known as Pranic healing. The creator of Modern Pranic Healing, Grand Master Choa Kok Sui, synthesised a number of mystical, ancient healing techniques that have been successfully tested, studied, and rediscovered throughout the years. The use of pranic healing has been regarded as a straightforward but incredibly effective procedure that offers the patient immediate advantages.
How your mind can heal your body - with Jo Marchant
Benefits of Taking Therapy
- Understanding the habits, feelings, and beliefs that might be contributing to your illness and learning how to modify them.
- Identify the life events, such as an illness, divorce, or childhood trauma, that may be at the root of your problems.
- Regain control over your life and find a sense of purpose and enjoyment in it.
- Discover effective problem-solving techniques.
- Learn to handle disputes by cooperating with others.
- When treating mental illnesses, psychotherapy can occasionally be a successful first step. But for many people, a combination of therapy and medication may work best.