html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> 10 Emotional avoidance maneuvers Ideally the therapist fosters safe, metered expression of emotional topics. When the therapist believes the patient needs to stop avoidance maneuvers, additional…
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> 9 Defensive styles Defensive styles are habitual and automatic ways of protecting against previously experienced dangers such as unbearable states of mind and threatening impulses towards…
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> 8 Control of unconscious emotional potentials Preconscious information processing includes control of what ideas are promoted to conscious representation. Ideas associated with emotional threats of the…
Figure 6.1 A model of therapeutic alliance The therapist can offer a patient new ways of thinking about relationships. This can be a valuable aspect of psychoeducation insofar as it…
Type of motivation What is it? Examples Intrinsic motivation Motivation from within • I enjoy learning new things • I will be better equipped to obtain a degree Extrinsic motivation…
Fig. 8.1 Eustress and distress 8.2 Prevalence of Distress Among Indian Adolescents Stress is a condition of major public health concern, because of its high rate of prevalence and the high…
Domain Features Thinking Negative thoughts about self, others, and the world. Preoccupation with past experience, inability to concentrate, unable to take decisions. Apprehensions about future. Thoughts of worthlessness, helplessness, hopelessness,…
Depressants Stimulants Hallucinogens Alcohol (whisky, rum, brandy, wine, beer, sura, tadi, vodka, etc.) Amphetamine LSD Cannabis (charas, ganja, bhang) Cocaine Dextromethorphan Opiods (smack, brown sugar, afeem, proxyvon, dodda, maal, morphine,…
Fig. 12.1 The OCD cycle 12.2 Epidemiology OCD is estimated to be the fourth most common psychiatric diagnosis, preceded by phobias, substance abuse, and major depressive disorder. The World Health Report…
Fig. 9.1 Cognitive behavioral conceptualization of pain. Source Brown (2007) (a) Predisposing factors These factors include the following: Childhood trauma—This constitutes physical, emotional, or sexual abuse by parents or caregivers as…
