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* Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
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IPT is used to treat a variety of clinical
conditions but is, in essence, a brief
treatment specifically developed and
tested for depression. The emotional
state of an individual is examined from
the point of view of how it’s been
affected by interpersonal events. Any
problematic relationships the patient
may be experiencing are addressed by
reframing difficulties in interpersonal
terms.
* Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy is generally
used for the treatment of children, but
in some cases adolescents too. It aims
to improve mood, anxiety and
behaviour through examining patterns
of thinking. CBT specifically looks for
distorted or confused elements in a
patient's thought patterns.
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* Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Mature adolescents who have
chronic suicidal thoughts or engage
in behaviours such as self-harm can
often be prescribed Dialectical
Behaviour Therapy. It has also been
found effective in the treatment of
Borderline Personality Disorder.
* Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
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Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is a
form of therapy that puts emphasis
on understanding issues that may
influence or motivate behaviour and
thoughts in a child. It is used as a
method of identification for typical
behaviour patterns, defences and
responses relating to internal
struggles or conflicts.