Psychotherapy

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This paper discusses different theories of psychotherapy in an attempt to identify which theory to apply to which situation. The paper examines the long-term psycho-dynamic therapy, the comparatively short-term cognitive-behavioral therapy, and the humanistic approach. Eclecticism is described as a therapy that considers all the above therapies to suit the patient. Kelly's 'Personal Construct Theory' is explored as the paper contends that no single therapy can be applied to all clients; hence, therapies are to be tailor-made for each and every client, as the problems of individuals are unique to themselves.

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"Psychotherapy is a treatment in which a client expresses his thoughts, feelings, actions and relationships to a skilled professional called Psychotherapist. The Psychotherapist assesses the expressions of the client to identify problem areas and recommends changes that are needed to enhance psychological adjustment that leads to happiness in life. In Psychotherapy, the client understands the need for change and the method to change that will result in better life adjustment and happiness. Psychotherapy can take place in following stages: to identify life adjustment problems by the client with the help of Psychotherapist through self-appraisal; to identify the root causes for these problems; to construct a plan for change to settle the problems; to assist in ensuring the planned changes takes place by way of education, coaching, emotional support and by devising life goals. A client undergoing psychotherapy should meet the psychotherapist at fixed periodical intervals."

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