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Art Therapy
Art therapy is a type of psychotherapy that employs the use of a variety of art materials such as paints, markers, and chalk in the treatment of patients. In some cases, art therapy might also include the use of photography or other forms of visual art expression that may be helpful in allowing patients to tap into their creativity and self-expression.
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Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing is a therapy method that is used to enhance a patient’s motivation to change some aspect of his or her life. This is done by exploring and then attempting to resolve ambivalence within a person’s life. Through this type of exploration, patients are able to identify the types of behavioral changes that they need to make in order to lead healthier, more productive lives.
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a method that was created specifically to treat people with Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD. In fact, it is the first type of therapy proven to be effective in the treatment of people with BPD, and it is highly regarded by most therapists. In most cases, DBT is administered to people who have tendencies to harm themselves.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a method used in psychotherapy that attempts to change certain behaviors and emotional patterns that are disruptive or dysfunctional in nature. The CBT approach works by creating goal-oriented processes that are approached in a systematic manner. It is based in two primary psychological practices known as cognitive psychology and the behaviorism learning theory.
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