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Exposure Therapy
A specific type of CBT therapies aimed to reduce distress as a person experiences sensation with danger.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
A treatment approach that focuses on changing unhelpful cognitive distortions and behaviors.
Trauma-informed care
An approach that recognizes the impact of trauma and seeks to avoid re-traumatization.
Chemical imbalance
Dysfunctions such as a chemical imbalance must be identified.
Mindfulness Strategy
A therapeutic approach that encourages being present and fully engaging with the moment.
Confluence
A concept in Gestalt therapy where a person merges with others and loses their individuality.
Deflection
A defense mechanism where a person avoids direct confrontation or emotional expression.
Retroflection
A concept in Gestalt therapy where a person turns their feelings back onto themselves.
12-Step Peer Support Groups
A mutual aid fellowship that supports individuals in recovery from substance use disorders.
Minimizing focus on societal roles
Positive substance use disorder treatment outcomes unique to women can be strengthened by
minimizing focus on societal roles and gender expectations.
Creative experimentation
A therapeutic technique used in Gestalt therapy to explore a patient's experiences and feelings.
Generalized psychobiological attributes
Recognizing generalized psychobiological attributes and healthcare needs is important in therapy.
Therapy Goals