Psychotherapy

We will examine schema characteristics and five categories. A schema can be considered as thoughts and beliefs about oneself, others, and the world, formed during childhood. These schemas do not change easily, can be easily learned from people around during childhood, and increase the likelihood of meeting people who will sustain one’s schemas. If you … Read more

Let’s explore what Schema Therapy is. Schema Therapy is a treatment developed to change core beliefs (unconscious beliefs) as described in the cognitive model of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It was initially developed for individuals with personality disorders but is now being applied to those whose symptoms are not easily alleviated. 1. Schema Therapy Schema … Read more

Let’s explore the key concepts of Freud Psychoanalytic Theory, which was developed by Freud, the father of psychiatry. Freud was the first person to systematically categorize human development. We will look at who Freud was and the major concepts he discussed in his theory. 1. Key Concepts of Freud Psychoanalytic Theory The key concepts of … Read more

Let’s explore the five stages of grief. Humans feel grief when they lose something or anticipate a loss. This grieving process is called bereavement, and within bereavement, there are five stages of grief. During bereavement, one can sequentially experience denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. 1. Definition of Grief Before discussing the five stages of … Read more

Four stages of anxiety refer to the different forms that anxiety can manifest during an episode, ranging from mild to moderate, severe, and panic states. This article is based on content from neuropsychiatry and mental health nursing, noting that the forms can vary depending on the theory. For people who easily escalate in their anxiety, … Read more

We will look at Maslow’s 5 levels of human need. Maslow’s 5 levels of human need describe the various types of needs that humans have, listing them in the order that they need to be addressed. The 5 levels are physiological needs, safety and security needs, love and belonging needs, esteem and respect needs, and … Read more

Let’s explore the History of Psychiatric Nursing. In ancient times, people with mental illnesses were not recognized as having a medical condition but were often seen as possessing supernatural and magical powers and were ostracized. Therefore, those with mental illnesses in early history faced harsh treatments and were not treated humanely. We will look into … Read more

We will look into the Types of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. After cognitive therapy was developed in the 1960s, it evolved into cognitive behavioral therapy by combining with behavioral therapy. Subsequently, therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy were developed. If someone is considering receiving cognitive behavioral … Read more

Knowing the process of cognitive behavioral therapy is important information before receiving it. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely known method globally, and can be considered a fundamental approach among various psychological treatments. It is one of the psychotherapies developed during the scientific validation of psychoanalysis. For those considering cognitive behavioral therapy, this article will … Read more

Let’s look at the types of cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. Cognitive behavioral therapy techniques are often studied by therapists and applied to their clients, but ordinary people can also learn and apply various methods by themselves. Types of cognitive behavioral therapy techniques include guided discovery, behavioral experiments, identifying core beliefs, and relaxation techniques. Through cognitive-behavioral … Read more