Talk therapy

Talk Therapy

Talk therapy, also known as psychotherapy (pronounced psy·cho·ther·a·py), is a method of treating mental health disorders and emotional difficulties through the use of verbal communication.

Etymology

The term "talk therapy" is derived from the English words "talk" and "therapy". "Talk" comes from the Old English "talcan" which means "to tell or disclose", and "therapy" comes from the Greek "therapeia" meaning "healing".

Definition

Talk therapy involves a series of structured conversations between a patient and a therapist. The therapist helps the patient explore and understand their feelings and behaviors, with the aim of improving the patient's mental wellbeing.

Types of Talk Therapy

There are several types of talk therapy, including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Family Therapy

Each type of therapy has its own approach and is used for different purposes, depending on the patient's needs.

Related Terms

• Therapist
• Counseling
• Mental Health
• Psychiatry
• Psychology

See Also

• List of therapies
• Mental health professional
• Mental health disorders

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Talk therapy
• Wikipedia's article - Talk therapy

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