Psychotherapies: Resources

Today in class you'll be exploring various approaches to psychotherapy. Because people are going to come to this topic with wildly different levels of background knowledge and different levels of mastery of the information from the textbook reading, I'm posting some resources here that you should feel free to use as you see fit.

First, here are the slides on Psychotherapies. Some of these I used in class already, but the final parts of this slide show may be helpful in filling in your Psychotherapy Grid.



If the text on the slides and what you read in your textbook doesn't cut it, I've recorded videos of lecture notes on each of the major approaches to psychotherapy, and you're welcome to view them if that helps.

Insight-Based Psychotherapies: Psychoanalysis, Interpersonal Therapy, and Humanistic Therapy


Cognitive Psychotherapies


Behavioral Therapies


Family and Group Psychotherapies

Reviewing Psych Disorders and Treatments

As we approach what is probably one of the most difficult unit tests of the year, you're probably looking for ways to consolidate all that information about Psych Disorders and Treatments that we've been learning about this unit. In addition to the multiple choice study guide you received following the reading quiz, you've got a number of tools at your disposal.
One is the Quizlet Vocab Review embedded below. Also, if you'd like some additional multiple choice practice, you might want to check out these online practice questions from www.appsychology.com . You'll want to select "Psychological Disorders" and/or "Therapies" to test your skills for this unit.

Of course, we also have a study session scheduled for this evening from 5:00 - 7:00 PM, so if you prefer to review in person with classmates, that is an option, too!

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Guest Speaker on Hypnosis

Timed perfectly to match our in-class discussions of the phenomenon of hypnosis next week, Psychology Club is pleased to welcome Richard Marano, hypnotherapist, to Chi-Hi.

Mr. Marano, who operates the Hypnosis Center of Eau Claire, will be giving a presentation from 5-7 PM in our high school library on Tuesday, December 20th.

Following a talk about the phenomenon of hypnosis and how it is used in psychotherapy, Mr. Marano will lead any interested attendees in exercises that will allow them to experience hypnosis themselves.
These guided imagery exercises are completely voluntary and harmless, and often experienced as very relaxing.

Students interested in participating in the exercises are urged to avoid caffeine and any other stimulating agents in the afternoon prior to the presentation, as these things can interfere with one's ability to focus and relax, which is necessary for hypnosis.

Eliza: The Computer Therapist

Can't afford a real therapist? Don't have the time? Try Eliza, a computer program designed to simulate the active listening of a client-centered therapist.

While I encourage you to check it out for fun, keep in mind my recommendation is a little tongue-in-cheek. Eliza is not meant to replace real psychotherapy, so if you feel you are in need of such services, please, seek out a human counselor or psychologist.