1. Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, is a broad category that encompasses various approaches to treating mental health issues. It involves a therapeutic relationship between a trained therapist and a client, with the goal of improving emotional well-being and resolving psychological difficulties. Psychotherapy can be conducted in individual, group, or family settings. Some…
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Benefits of Psychotherapy for People with Disabilities
Psychotherapy Psychotherapy can bring significant benefits to people living with disabilities. It can help people develop coping strategies for stress and negative thoughts, increase their self-esteem and self-confidence, develop effective communication skills, participate in rewarding activities, and improve their mental health. By working with a therapist who specializes in working with people with disabilities, people…
Frequently Asked Questions About Occupational Therapy
What is occupational therapy (it)? Occupational therapy is a type of therapy that helps people of all ages participate in everyday activities such as self-care, work, and hobbies that are meaningful and important to them. OT’s goal is to help people achieve an optimal level of independence and quality of life. What conditions or injuries…
Occupational Therapy
Definition of Occupational Therapy: Occupational therapy is a type of therapy that helps people of all ages participate in daily activities such as self-care, work, and hobbies that are meaningful and important to them. OT’s goal is to help people achieve an optimal level of independence and quality of life. History of OT: OT has…
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a type of therapy that was developed in the late 1980s by psychologist Marsha M. Linehan. It was originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder (BPD), who often experience strong emotions and have difficulty regulating them. However, DBT has since been shown to be effective in treating a…
Do You Want To Be A Therapist?
Hey everybody. I get called about my career path all the time. And that’s why today I desire to discuss about my journey to becoming a therapist as well as things I wish I knew when I first started. Now, this is gonna be honest, real. And if you’re considering the mental health field it…
Pros and Cons of Being an Art Therapist
Hello my friends. So today I’ll be talking about the pros and cons of being an Art Therapist and being in the career field of Art Therapy. So, we’ll go over the benefits, the advantages, as well as the challenges that come with being an Art Therapist and working as one (in the US). Before…
Art Therapy and Childhood Trauma
Art therapy is a regulated mental health profession using the creative process to enhance a patient’s experience in a safe environment, structured by the therapist, who facilitates, helps facilitate that process for the client. Art therapy, it really is all about how to give voice to things that may be unspeakable for one reason or…
Why Occupational Therapy?
Why occupational therapy? Old or young, we all have a job to do-work life. Learn, grow, play, work, manage our homes, and care for our families is the “job” of life. Unfortunately, physical, emotional, or other challenges often prevent people from fully participating in work life. Illness, injury, depression, or developmental problems can make it…
How to Become a Child Therapist?
What is a Child Therapist? Children and teens face emotional problems specific to their age group.Child Therapist strive to help overcome these issues. These therapists help children along with their patients with these particular issues. Experimentation with medicines and alcohol, depression and anxiety, schoolwork and self-discipline, time management issues, and family crises such as divorce…