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Psychotherapy: An Overview of the Different Types- Part Two

In Part One of this series giving an overview of the different types of psychotherapy, we defined what psychotherapy is, discussed psychotherapy in general, and defined and discussed the first three types of psychotherapy. In this article, we will define and discuss the next four types of psychotherapy, and in Part Three of this series, we will define and discuss the last four types of psychotherapy.

As discussed in Part One, there are many types of psychotherapy that are available for people who have Borderline Personality Disorder. Although some types focus on understanding past issues, other types focus on changing a person’s current behavior patterns. Psychotherapy itself is simply a general term for treatment of mental illnesses by talking with a mental health professional about a person’s disorder and related issues. Other names for psychotherapy include: therapy, psychosocial therapy, “talk therapy,” or counseling.

The next four types of psychotherapy are the following:

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy:
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy combines features of both Cognitive and Behavior Therapies. In Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, unhealthy, negative beliefs and behaviors are identified and replaced with healthy, positive ones. This type of therapy is based on the premise that your own thoughts (not other situations or people) determine how you behave – this way, even if an undesired situation doesn't change, you can still change the way you think and behave in a more positive way.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, in which the primary objective is to teach the behavioral skills which help a person to tolerate stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their interpersonal relationships. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was originally designed by a psychology professor named Marsha Linehan for people with Borderline Personality Disorder. However, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has been adapted for people with other conditions as well, including eating disorders and substance abuse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is partially derived from a philosophical process named Dialectics, whereby seemingly contradictory facts or ideas are weighed against each other, coming up with a balance, or resolution. For example, someone might learn about accepting who they are while at the same time they are making changes in their thoughts and behaviors.

Exposure Therapy:
Exposure Therapy is a form of Behavior Therapy which deliberately exposes a person to the very thing that they find disturbing or upsetting. It has been found especially useful for those people who have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). With this form of therapy, under controlled circumstances, the person is exposed to the things or event that triggers their obsessive thoughts or traumatic reactions, helping them learn to cope with them more effectively.

Interpersonal Therapy:
Interpersonal Therapy focuses on a person’s current relationships with other people. The goal of this type of therapy is to improve their interpersonal skills – in other words, how they relate to others; including family, friends, and coworkers. They learn how to evaluate the way they interact with others, and then develop strategies for dealing with their relationships and communication problems.

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