Types of Psychotherapy

Written by: Jacob Palme, professor

First version: 22 Jul 2008. Latest revision: 10 Nov 2008.

Abstract:
A collection of articles on when psychotherapy is recommended, about different therapeutic methods, and about therapy of specific problems.

About psychotherapy

Do I need psychotherapy Going to a doctor? Life after therapy When is psychotherapy recommended Pros and cons of psychotherapy Categories of people involved in psychiatric care Sigmund Freud, the father of psychotherapy

Psychotheraputic methods

Overview of different therapeutic methods Gestalt and cognitive behavioural therapy of general anxiety What is best: Group or individual therapy? Cognitive behavioural therapy Gestalt therapy Mindfulness - therapy based on the present Comparison of cognitive behavioural therapy and gestalt therapy Techniques of psychotherapy Internet counseling - psychology today Interpersonal psychotherapy Self-therapy

Psychotherapy of specific problems

Psychoterapy for eating disorders and drug abuse Different kinds of psychotherapy for eating disorders Psychotherapy for depression Cognitive therapy for depression Activation therapy for depression Psychotherapy for sexual problems Psychotherapy of heroin addiction Rational emotive therapy for gambling addiction Psychotherapy of terminally ill patients

Sources, references

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