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Common Terms and Modalities
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a form of psychotherapy that helps people process and resolve trauma and distressing memories quickly, usually within one to five sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a goal-oriented, evidence-based therapy that helps people recognize and change negative thought patterns and behaviors.
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based therapy specifically designed to help children and adolescents (ages 3-18) recover from trauma.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy Culturally Sensitive Therapy is an approach that acknowledges and respects a client’s cultural background, identity, and lived experiences in the therapeutic process. It ensures that therapy is inclusive, affirming, and relevant to the client’s cultural values, beliefs, and experiences, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Co-occurring Co-occurring refers to the presence of two or more mental health disorders or conditions happening at the same time. It is most commonly used to describe co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders but can also refer to combinations of different mental health conditions or mental and physical health issues.
Play Therapy Play therapy is a therapeutic approach that helps children express emotions, process experiences, and develop coping skills through play.
Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) refers to long-term, serious mental health conditions that significantly impact a person’s ability to function in daily life.
Psychotherapy Psychotherapy, often referred to as talk therapy, is a treatment approach that involves discussing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with a trained therapist to improve mental health and emotional well-being.
Treatment plan A treatment plan is a structured, individualized plan developed by a therapist or healthcare professional to outline the goals, strategies, and interventions for addressing a client’s mental health concerns.
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) Solution-Focused Therapy is a goal-oriented and short-term therapeutic approach that focuses on finding solutions to current problems rather than delving deeply into past issues. The primary goal is to help clients identify their strengths and resources to create practical solutions and achieve positive change in their lives.