Psychotherapy and Therapeutic Modalities Flashcards
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Which psychotherapy approach focuses on identifying and modifying distorted thought patterns that contribute to emotional distress?
Answer: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
CBT targets maladaptive cognitive distortions and behaviors to reduce psychological symptoms.
A PMHNP is implementing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Which skill module teaches patients to tolerate painful emotions without acting impulsively?
Answer: Distress tolerance
Distress tolerance skills help patients endure crisis situations without making them worse.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is the first-line evidence-based treatment for which condition?
Answer: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
EMDR is a well-established, evidence-based treatment specifically validated for PTSD.
In motivational interviewing, what does the acronym OARS stand for?
Answer: Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries
OARS represents the core communication techniques used in motivational interviewing to build rapport and elicit change talk.
Which therapeutic modality uses structured family sessions to identify dysfunctional communication patterns and realign family roles?
Answer: Structural family therapy
Structural family therapy, developed by Salvador Minuchin, focuses on reorganizing family structure to improve functioning.
A PMHNP using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) would primarily help patients to:
Answer: Accept difficult emotions and commit to value-driven actions
ACT promotes psychological flexibility by accepting internal experiences and aligning behavior with personal values.