ANCC PMHNP Boards: Psychotherapy
Most common issues for individual therapy - ANSWER-1. Losses
2. Interpersonal conflicts
3. Symptomatic presentations (panic, phobia, negativity)
4. Unfulfilled expectations at life transitions
5. Characterological issues such as aggressiveness or narcissim
According to Freud, behavior is determined by.... - ANSWER-unconscious motivations and instinctual
drives
Psychoanalytic therapy promotes change by.... - ANSWER-Development of greater insight and
awareness of maladaptive defenses
Psychoanalytic therapy attends to _____ which shape ______ - ANSWER-past developmental and
psychodynamic factors; present behaviors
Cognitive Therapy was originated by... - ANSWER-Aaron Beck (1921)
Cognitive therapy states that anxiety is caused by ____, not _______ - ANSWER-a person's
expectations, perceptions and interpretations of events, not by external events
Goal of cognitive therapy is..... - ANSWER-To change clients' irrational beliefs, faulty conceptions, and
negative cognitive distortions
Behavioral therapy was originated by...... - ANSWER-Arnold Lazarus (Born 1932)
The focus of behavioral therapy is.... - ANSWER-changing maladaptive behaviors by participating in
active behavioral techniques such as exposure, relaxation, problem-solving, and role-playing
DBT was originated by........ - ANSWER-Marsha Linehan (born 1943)
The focus of DBT is..... - ANSWER-emotional regulation, tolerance for distress, self-management skills,
interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfullness, with an emphasis on treating therapy-interfering
behaviors
What are the goals of DBT - ANSWER-1. Decrease suicidal behaviors
2. Decrease therapy-interfering behaviors
3. Decrease emotional reactivity
4. Decrease self-invalidation
5. Decrease crisis-generating behaviors
6. Decrease passivity
7. Increase realistic decision-making
8. Increase accurate communication of emotions and competencies
Who is the originator of existential therapy? - ANSWER-Viktor Frankl
What is Existential Therapy - ANSWER-A philosophical approach in which reflection on life and self-
confrontation is encouraged; emphasizes accepting freedom and making responsible choices
states that a basic dimension of humans includes finding meaning and purpose in life- "why am I
here?" "What is my purpose?"
, Goals: live authentically and to focus on the present and on personal responsibility
Who originated humanistic therapy - ANSWER-Carl rogers (1902-1987)
Humanistic therapy is aka.... - ANSWER-Person-centered therapy
Concepts of humanistic therapy - ANSWER--self directed growth and self-actualization
People are born with the capacity to direct themselves toward self-actualization
Each person has the potential to actualize and find meaning
Who originated interpersonal therapy - ANSWER-Gerald Klerman and Myrna m. Weissman
interpersonal therapy (IPT) - ANSWER-Focus on interpersonal issues that are creating distress
Time-limited, active, focused on the present and on interpersonal distress
Developed to tx aspects of depression, effective for adults and adolescents
Designed to treat ITP issues r/t bipolar, sud, ED
Who Originated EMDR - ANSWER-Francine Shapiro (born 1948)
EMDR is a form of __________ and __________ therapy - ANSWER-Behavioral; exposure
This therapy involves the use of bilateral stimulation (moving eyes back and forth, tapping alternating
hand/knee, or sounds) - ANSWER-EMDR
In this EMDR phase the client visualizes the trauma, verbalizes the negative thought/maladaptive
belief, and remains attentive to physical sensations. This occurs for a limited time while the client
maintains rhythmic eye movements, then she is instructed to block out negative thoughts, breathe
deeply and then verbalize what he or she is feeling, thinking, imagining - ANSWER-Desensitization
phase
In this phase of EMDR the client installs and increases the strength of the positive thought that he or
she has declared as a replacement of the original negative thought - ANSWER-Installation Phase
______________ is a part of EMDR in which the client visualizes the trauma along with the positive
thought and then scans his or her body mentally to identify any tension within - ANSWER-Body scan
Benefits of Group Therapy - ANSWER-1. Increases insight about oneself
2. Increases social skills
3. Is cost-effective
4. Develops sense of community
What are Irvin Yalom's 10 therapeutic factors that differentiate group therapy from individual therapy
- ANSWER-1. Installation of Hope
2. Universality
3. Altruism
4. Increased development of socialization skills
5. Imitative Behaviors
6. Interpersonal Learning
7. Group Cohesiveness
8. Catharsis
9. Existential Factors
Most common issues for individual therapy - ANSWER-1. Losses
2. Interpersonal conflicts
3. Symptomatic presentations (panic, phobia, negativity)
4. Unfulfilled expectations at life transitions
5. Characterological issues such as aggressiveness or narcissim
According to Freud, behavior is determined by.... - ANSWER-unconscious motivations and instinctual
drives
Psychoanalytic therapy promotes change by.... - ANSWER-Development of greater insight and
awareness of maladaptive defenses
Psychoanalytic therapy attends to _____ which shape ______ - ANSWER-past developmental and
psychodynamic factors; present behaviors
Cognitive Therapy was originated by... - ANSWER-Aaron Beck (1921)
Cognitive therapy states that anxiety is caused by ____, not _______ - ANSWER-a person's
expectations, perceptions and interpretations of events, not by external events
Goal of cognitive therapy is..... - ANSWER-To change clients' irrational beliefs, faulty conceptions, and
negative cognitive distortions
Behavioral therapy was originated by...... - ANSWER-Arnold Lazarus (Born 1932)
The focus of behavioral therapy is.... - ANSWER-changing maladaptive behaviors by participating in
active behavioral techniques such as exposure, relaxation, problem-solving, and role-playing
DBT was originated by........ - ANSWER-Marsha Linehan (born 1943)
The focus of DBT is..... - ANSWER-emotional regulation, tolerance for distress, self-management skills,
interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfullness, with an emphasis on treating therapy-interfering
behaviors
What are the goals of DBT - ANSWER-1. Decrease suicidal behaviors
2. Decrease therapy-interfering behaviors
3. Decrease emotional reactivity
4. Decrease self-invalidation
5. Decrease crisis-generating behaviors
6. Decrease passivity
7. Increase realistic decision-making
8. Increase accurate communication of emotions and competencies
Who is the originator of existential therapy? - ANSWER-Viktor Frankl
What is Existential Therapy - ANSWER-A philosophical approach in which reflection on life and self-
confrontation is encouraged; emphasizes accepting freedom and making responsible choices
states that a basic dimension of humans includes finding meaning and purpose in life- "why am I
here?" "What is my purpose?"
, Goals: live authentically and to focus on the present and on personal responsibility
Who originated humanistic therapy - ANSWER-Carl rogers (1902-1987)
Humanistic therapy is aka.... - ANSWER-Person-centered therapy
Concepts of humanistic therapy - ANSWER--self directed growth and self-actualization
People are born with the capacity to direct themselves toward self-actualization
Each person has the potential to actualize and find meaning
Who originated interpersonal therapy - ANSWER-Gerald Klerman and Myrna m. Weissman
interpersonal therapy (IPT) - ANSWER-Focus on interpersonal issues that are creating distress
Time-limited, active, focused on the present and on interpersonal distress
Developed to tx aspects of depression, effective for adults and adolescents
Designed to treat ITP issues r/t bipolar, sud, ED
Who Originated EMDR - ANSWER-Francine Shapiro (born 1948)
EMDR is a form of __________ and __________ therapy - ANSWER-Behavioral; exposure
This therapy involves the use of bilateral stimulation (moving eyes back and forth, tapping alternating
hand/knee, or sounds) - ANSWER-EMDR
In this EMDR phase the client visualizes the trauma, verbalizes the negative thought/maladaptive
belief, and remains attentive to physical sensations. This occurs for a limited time while the client
maintains rhythmic eye movements, then she is instructed to block out negative thoughts, breathe
deeply and then verbalize what he or she is feeling, thinking, imagining - ANSWER-Desensitization
phase
In this phase of EMDR the client installs and increases the strength of the positive thought that he or
she has declared as a replacement of the original negative thought - ANSWER-Installation Phase
______________ is a part of EMDR in which the client visualizes the trauma along with the positive
thought and then scans his or her body mentally to identify any tension within - ANSWER-Body scan
Benefits of Group Therapy - ANSWER-1. Increases insight about oneself
2. Increases social skills
3. Is cost-effective
4. Develops sense of community
What are Irvin Yalom's 10 therapeutic factors that differentiate group therapy from individual therapy
- ANSWER-1. Installation of Hope
2. Universality
3. Altruism
4. Increased development of socialization skills
5. Imitative Behaviors
6. Interpersonal Learning
7. Group Cohesiveness
8. Catharsis
9. Existential Factors
