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Guidance and Counseling Kulwinder Pal, Lovely Professional University

Notes Unit 21: Psychotherapy: Meaning and Process

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction
21.1 Meaning of Psychotherapy
21.2 Common Types of Psychotherapy
21.3 Summary
21.4 Keywords
21.5 Review Questions
21.6 Further Readings

Objectives

After reading this unit students will be able to:
• Explain meaning of psychotherapy
• Discuss the common types of psychotherapy

Introduction

pychotherapy is a general term for addressing mental health concerns by talking with a psychologist
or other mental health provider.
During psychotherapy, you learn about your condition and your moods, feelings, thoughts and
behaviors. Psychotherapy helps you learn how to take control of your life and respond to challenging
situations with healthy coping skills.
There are many specific types of psychotherapy, each with its own approach. The type of
psychotherapy that’s right for you depends on your individual situation. Psychotherapy is also
known as talk therapy, counseling, psychosocial therapy or, simply, therapy.
Psychotherapy is a process focused on helping you heal and learn more constructive ways to deal
with the problems or issues within your life. It can also be a supportive process when going through
a difficult period or under increased stress, such as starting a new career or going through a divorce.
Generally psychotherapy is recommended whenever a person is grappling with a life, relationship
or work issue or a specific mental health concern, and these issues or concerns are causing the
individual a great deal of pain or upset for longer than a few days. There are exceptions to this
general rule, but for the most part, there is no harm to going into therapy even if you’re not
entirely certain you would benefit from it. Millions of people visit a psychotherapist every year,
and most research shows that people who do so benefit from the interaction. Most therapists will
also be honest with you if they believe you won’t benefit or in their opinion, don’t need
psychotherapy Modern psychotherapy differs significantly from the Hollywood version. Typically,
most people see their therapist once a week for 50 minutes. For medication-only appointments.

21.1 Meaning of Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a process focused on helping you heal and learn more constructive ways to deal

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