HPS121 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Psychosurgery, Antipsychotic, Tardive Dyskinesia
HPS121 WEEK 10
Modelling and social skills training – in social skills training, clients learn new skills by observing
and then imitating a model who performs a socially skilful behaviour.
Third-wave’ cognitive behavioural therapies – these therapies all incorporate the concept of
mindfulness as a central objective of behaviour change, and they represent the addition of humanistic
concepts and Eastern methods to behaviour therapy.
Mindfulness – a mental state of awareness, focus, openness and acceptance of immediate experience.
It also involves a non-judgemental appraisal, so that in a state of mindfulness, difficult thoughts and
feelings have much less impact.
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) – focuses on the process of mindfulness as a vehicle
for change. The ACT therapist teaches clients to ‘just notice,’ accept and embrace their thoughts and
feelings, even previously unwanted ones. The commitment part of the treatment lies in examining
one’s life, deciding what is most important to one’s true self and setting life goal in accordance with
those values. The therapist helps the client develop strategies to work towards those goals and remain
committed to them.
Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) – a treatment developed specifically for the treatment of
borderline personality disorder. DBT includes a package of elements from cognitive, behavioural,
humanistic and psychodynamic therapies. A major goal of DBT is to bring self-destructive
behaviours, like suicide, under control.
Family therapy – focuses on the total pattern of family interactions, and they include the entire
family in treatment.
Marital therapy – distressed couples discuss their marital problems with therapist.
Cultural issues in psychotherapy – there are several barriers to treatment in minority groups. One of
them is the cultural norm against turning to professionals outside one’s own culture for help.
Moreover, for many minority group members, a history of frustrating experiences with western
organizations make them unwilling to approach a hospital or mental healthcare centre. There may also
be language barriers. Cultural congruence – treatment that’s consistent with cultural beliefs and
expectations. Culturally competent therapists are able to use knowledge about the client’s culture to
achieve an understanding of the client.
Gender issues in psychotherapy – as women strive for more equal relationships with men and for
equal opportunity to develop their potential, they often meet external barriers that are deeply
embedded in their culture’s traditional sex roles and religious traditions. Feminist therapy –
focuses on women’s issues and strives to help women achieve greater personal freedom and self-
determination.
Biological treatments – Drug therapy – utilises prescription drugs to treat mental illness. Drug
treatments don’t actually cure the disorder, it suppresses the symptoms. The extensive use of
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Document Summary
Modelling and social skills training in social skills training, clients learn new skills by observing and then imitating a model who performs a socially skilful behaviour. Third-wave" cognitive behavioural therapies these therapies all incorporate the concept of mindfulness as a central objective of behaviour change, and they represent the addition of humanistic concepts and eastern methods to behaviour therapy. Mindfulness a mental state of awareness, focus, openness and acceptance of immediate experience. It also involves a non-judgemental appraisal, so that in a state of mindfulness, difficult thoughts and feelings have much less impact. Acceptance and commitment therapy (act) focuses on the process of mindfulness as a vehicle for change. The act therapist teaches clients to just notice," accept and embrace their thoughts and feelings, even previously unwanted ones. The commitment part of the treatment lies in examining one"s life, deciding what is most important to one"s true self and setting life goal in accordance with those values.
