the use of a range of different forms of treatment by therapists.
negative biased or distorted interpretations of ambiguous stimuli and/or situations.
actions designed to reduce patients’ level of anxiety and avoid catastrophes in social situations.
a form of treatment in which patients are repeatedly exposed to stimuli or situations they fear greatly.
a very serious disorder characterised by hallucinations, delusions, lack of emotion, and severely impaired social functioning.
positive responses to an inactive substance based on the client’s beliefs that the substance will be effective.
assessment of therapeutic success based on well-controlled investigation of well-defined clinical problems.
assessment of therapeutic success based on typical clinical practice.
a warm relationship between therapist and client with mutual agreement on how to achieve therapeutic goals.
A useful guide to the integrative approach
What is 'Integration' in Counselling and Psychotherapy? - YouTube
A short guide to interpretive bias
What is INTERPRETIVE BIAS? What does INTERPRETIVE BIAS mean? INTERPRETIVE BIAS meaning & explanation - YouTube
An examination of interpretive bias in children with anxiety
Examining interpretation bias in children with anxiety (acamh.org)
A useful guide to exposure therapy for anxiety
What is exposure therapy? - YouTube
An insight into CBT for anxiety
3 Instantly Calming CBT Techniques For Anxiety - YouTube
Dr. Margaret Tsopanarias explains the pharmacological and neurophysiological mechanisms of SSRIs
A Better Understanding of SSRI Antidepressants | Psychology Today
A useful article looking at the placebo effect
The power of the placebo effect - Harvard Health
A summary of the transdiagnostic approach
What is the Transdiagnostic Approach to Mental Health? - YouTube
A useful insight into the transdiagnostic approach in practice
Transdiagnostic Processes - Psychology Tools
A discussion of the current and future use of the transdiagnostic approach
Transdiagnostic approaches to mental health problems: Current status and future directions. (apa.org)
Further insights into Beck’s approach to treatment
A Conversation with Aaron T. Beck - YouTube
A discussion of Psychotherapy Efficacy and Effectiveness by John Ogrodniczuk at the Psychotherapy Practice Research Network Conference
John Orgonic - Psychotherapy Efficacy and Effectiveness - YouTube