Methods of Therapy

METHODS OF THERAPY Therapy, from a psychologist's viewpoint, has many different meanings. It can be physical or psychological, or even both. In this paper, several different aspects of therapy will be discussed. First the word therapy will be defined more clearly, and then psychotherapy and how it differs from other interactions yet is also similar. Next therapy will be examined from the Psychodynamic, Cognitive and Humanistic-Existential points of view, as well as the differences in …

…differs from other interactions. Psychodynamic, Cognitive and Humanistic-Existential Therapies have been explained, compared and contrasted. Also presented were some of the uses of Behavior Therapy as well as the advantages and disadvantages of Group Therapy. Then, the role of medication in psychotherapy was examined and its appropriateness was discussed. Finally Electroconvulsive Therapy and Psychosurgery was explained and discussed. With all these areas, examined a greater understanding of the many various methods of therapy was reached.