Category: Psychotherapy

  • Transparency and Termination in Group Psychotherapy

    Table of Contents Introduction Effective Termination Interventions Evaluation Summary References Introduction Upon the completion of the working portion of a group, the final stage becomes prominent. It is termed by Corey (2015) as the stage of termination and consolidation, and despite being less time-consuming than the previous phase, it is also crucial for the effectiveness…

  • Psychotherapy Integration: Research Issues

    Abstract Integrative practice is a relatively new approach in psychotherapy, which has been in dire need of additional research. Studying the problems related to mental health from the perspective of multiple disciplines and theories allows detecting the hindrances to recovery that would not be noticed otherwise. Therefore, the incorporation of the integrative practice into the…

  • Yalom’s Use of the Psychotherapy Approach to Heal Guilt

    Penny, one of the heroines in Yalom’s Love’s Executioner and Other Tales of Psychotherapy, conceived and gave birth to twin girls, yet, unfortunately, the welfare took them since she could not provide for them. The guilt of losing them to welfare tormented her soul. She did not talk to her daughter, Chrissie, about her condition,…

  • Theory & Practice of Group Psychotherapy

    Introduction Psychotherapy refers to the counseling done by a psychotherapist to assist the patient in different problem-solving skills. It mainly focuses on the individual’s well-being. Group psychotherapy is a form of psychotherapy where a group of patients is treated by one or more therapists. This is usually done in a group where interpersonal traits and…

  • Psychotherapy Treatment for Combat Veterans Suffering From PTSD

    PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is nothing but a normal reaction of the human organism to abnormal situations or experiences. It usually follows an event that makes a person feel unsafe or helpless; the most common of such events are war, assault, kidnapping, sexual abuse, rape, car accident, plane crash, and even certain forms of medical…

  • Counselling Strategies and Interventions Course in Psychotherapy

    As human beings, we all go through challenges as we endeavor to cope with the harsh times that we are facing. This has often resulted in people having to face difficult and often stifling circumstances which at times have led to debilitating psychological states. There is therefore a need to ensure that there are interventions…

  • Psychotherapy: The “Anxious China” Book by Li Zhang

    Table of Contents Introduction Mental Health Critical Review Conclusion Reference List Introduction In “Anxious China: Inner Revolution and Politics of Psychotherapy,” Li Zhang explores the intricate relationships between social systems and mental health in modern-day China. The purpose of the book is to shed light on the effects that the current sociological and economic changes…

  • Qualitative Content Analysis in Art Psychotherapy Research: Concepts, Procedures, and Measures

    Table of Contents Introduction: Defining the Quality of Research Organization Assessing the Measurement Instruments Data Collection and the Veracity of the Information Critiquing the Descriptive Statistics: What Can Be Improved Critiquing the Inferential Statistics: Making Forecasts Reference List Introduction: Defining the Quality of Research Organization In the qualitative study carried out by Karin Egberg Thyme,…

  • Psychotherapy Group of Combat Veterans in Transition

    Table of Contents Introduction Recognizing and Addressing Conflicts Reluctance and Strategies to Address It Challenging Clients Summary References Introduction When a psychotherapeutic group reaches the transition stage, many clients can drop out and become reluctant or unable to change. This stage is characterized by such features as group members’ reluctance, resistance, anxiety, passiveness, conflicts, and…

  • Western Psychotherapy and Traditional Healing Practices

    Introduction Therapy is a form of treatment thought to be suitable, worthy and beneficial by both the patient and the therapist. Therapy aims at reducing pain and this happens by unearthing underlying issues that may be causing the pain. The pain may be physical or psychological. However, regardless of the type of pain, there are…