15. Psychological Therapies

Rather than focusing on unconscious, hidden conflicts, humanistic therapists focus on

According to humanistic therapists, the ideal self and the real self should match as closely as possible. This is achieved through

A therapy style in which the therapist acts primarily as a sounding board is called _____ therapy.

In person-centered therapy, most of the work is done by

A therapeutic technique in which the therapist restates what the client says rather than interpreting the statements is known as

Who originated Gestalt therapy?

Dr. Ngudu is treating a client who has been diagnosed with depression. During their sessions together, Dr. Ngudu focuses on the client's relationships with friends, family, and coworkers, as well as how the everyday events of the client's life affect daily mood. Dr. Ngudu is using _____ to treat the client.

Ceridwen tells her therapist, Dr. Rasmussen, that her mother recently died and she has been having deeply depressing thoughts about their relationship; what was, and what was left unfulfilled. Dr. Rasmussen responds by explaining that he can imagine that Ceridwen must be feeling angry and abandoned. Dr. Rasmussen is displaying _____, a key element in person-centered therapy.