1. Bibliotherapy or poetry therapy: Poetry therapy and bibliotherapy are synonymous terms that describe the planned use of poetry and other forms of literature for treatment and development.
Developmental Interactive Bibliotherapy uses literature, discussion and creative writing for children in hospitals and schools, for adults in development and support groups, and for the elderly in nursing homes and nursing homes. There, bibliotherapy is used not only to support development, but also as a preventive measure to protect mental health. Clinical Interactive Bibliotherapy also uses literature, discussions, and creative writing to improve treatment and development in psychiatric wards, community mental health centers, and more.]
2. Animal therapy: Working with animals under the supervision of a mental health professional can help some people with mental illness by facilitating positive change (increasing empathy and improving social skills – finding one’s own place in society). Animals can be used as part of group therapy programs to improve communication and the ability to focus and focus attention. Building self-esteem, reducing loneliness and anxiety are just some of the potential benefits of individual animal therapy.
3. Art therapy: Drawing, drawing and modeling help many people to resolve their internal conflicts, to release deeply repressed emotions, to improve daily self-care and to develop. Some mental health providers use art therapy, along with diagnostic tools, to treat disorders such as depression, post-violent trauma, and schizophrenia. Art therapy is performed in services with the use of art media, works of art, creative process and the answers of the clients / patients to the created products. Everyone’s reaction reflects their individual development, abilities, unique personality, interests and conflicts. Art-therapeutic practice uses knowledge of human growth (psychological theories) and integrates educational, psychodynamic, cognitive, transpersonal and other therapeutic knowledge to resolve emotional conflicts, self-care, social skills building, behavior management, problem solving, reducing anxiety, supporting orientation in reality and increasing self-esteem.
4. Movement therapy: Some individuals find that they are happy when they let their feet fly. Others who prefer more structured activities find the same for themselves when they start practicing Eastern martial arts, say, or Tai Chi. Those recovering from mental, sexual, or emotional abuse / violence may find these techniques very helpful in achieving peace and tranquility with their own bodies. The basic premise of this type of therapy is that it can help the individual to integrate the emotional, mental and cognitive aspects of the Self.
5. Music therapy: Many people use music (soothing or other types of music) to relax and become more optimistic. Researchers believe that music stimulates the body’s natural state to “feel good” organically. As a stimulating result, there is an improvement in blood circulation, stabilization of blood pressure, pulse, respiration and posture. Music therapy is used to overcome certain conditions, such as stress and grief, and to treat disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, autism in children, and to diagnose mental health needs. Music therapy combines the fields of music and therapy to provide a creative treatment and environment. In particular, music therapy combines music modulation with humanistic, psychodynamic, behavioral and biomedical technologies to help clients achieve therapeutic goals. These goals can be mental, physical, emotional, social or spiritual in nature. Problems and needs are addressed simultaneously through the therapeutic relationship between the client and the music therapist, and directly by the music itself.
6. Healing arts related to a specific culture:
Traditional Eastern medicine (such as acupuncture, shiatsu and reiki), Indian health care systems (Ayurveda and Yoga) and traditional American healing practices (Sweating House and Conversation Circles) all incorporate the belief that: • Feeling good is a state of balance between spiritual, physical and mental / emotional self; • The imbalance between the equality of forces within the body leads to disease; • Herbs / natural ingredients combined with speaking special words, exercises and meditation / prayer will correct this imbalance.
6.1. Acupuncture: This Chinese practice of inserting needles into special points on the body manipulates the movement of energy in the body to balance the endocrine system. This manipulation regulates functions such as heart rate, body temperature and respiration, as well as sleep rhythms and emotional changes. Acupuncture is used in clinics to assist people with addictions in the detoxification process; to reduce stress and anxiety; to treat hyperactive behavior disorder, to reduce the symptoms of depression and to help people with physical pain.
6.2. Ayurveda: Ayurvedic medicine is known as “knowledge of how to live”. It incorporates individual regimens – such as diet, meditation, herbal medicine and – using other techniques – to treat a variety of conditions, including depression, to facilitate lifestyle changes and to teach people how to reduce stress and tension. through yoga and transcendental meditation.
6.3. Yoga / Meditation: Practitioners of this ancient Indian teaching of health care use breathing exercises, special postures, stretching and meditation to balance the energy centers in the body. Yoga is used in combination with other treatments for depression, anxiety and stress-related disorders.
7. Relaxation and stress reduction techniques: Biological feedback: Exercise to control muscle tone and unconscious bodily functioning, such as heart rate and body temperature. It can be a way to deal with your own fears. It is used in combination with medications or as an alternative to treat panic disorders and phobias. For example, a person may re-train in the use of their breathing habits in stressful situations to achieve relaxation and calming of breathing. Some preliminary studies suggest that this therapy may be a useful tool in the treatment of schizophrenia and depression.
7.1. Controlled images and visualizations: This process involves entering a state of deep relaxation and creating mental images and ideas of one’s own recovery and improvement. Doctors, nurses and mental health professionals very often use this model to treat alcohol and drug addiction, depression, panic disorder, phobias and stress.
7.2. Massage therapy: The basic principle of this model is that rubbing, rubbing and pressing a person’s muscles can help release tension and repressed emotions. It is used to treat depression associated with trauma and stress.
8. Technology-based approaches: The boom in electronic technology in the home and office has made access to mental health information simply “a phone call or a mouse click”. The technology has also made the use of mental health services more widely available than the previous self-isolated environment.
8.1. Techno-medicine: The use of video and computer technology is a fairly new innovation in health care. It enables both consumers and providers of mental health services to gain access to mental health or expert help. Techno-medicine enables counselors to speak and observe their patients directly. It can also be used in education or training programs for clinicians and users.
8.2. Telephone counseling: Active listening skills are a trademark of telephone counselors. In addition, telephone counseling provides information and allows callers to be adequately directed to services. For many people, a telephone consultation is the first step towards receiving more in-depth mental health treatment. Research shows that such consultations by professionals (trained professionals) over the phone affect a huge circle of people who would not otherwise receive help for their needs and problems.
8.3. Electronic communications: Technologies such as the Internet, advertising, electronic mailing lists, give users direct access to a wide range of information. Online user groups can share information, experiences and perspectives on mental health, treatment systems, alternative medicine and other related areas.
8.4. Radio Psychiatry: Another, related to the above, new direction in psychiatry, which was first introduced in 1976 in the United States. Radio psychiatrists and psychologists provide advice, information and guidance in response to a variety of mental health questions asked by radio listeners. The American Psychiatric Association and the American Psychological Association have developed a code of ethics for the roles of psychiatrists and psychologists in radio broadcasts.
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