Individual psychotherapy is a one to one therapy wherein the therapist identifies the root cause of symptoms that are hidden in the subconsciousness by using the principles of psychoanalysis. The client is helped to gain insight about these represeed thoughts and feelings and thus acquiring better resolution of the mental conflicts

1. INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
PRESENTED BY:
Ms Mamta Bisht
Lecturer
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3. DEFINITION
Individual psychotherapy is based on the
development of therapeutic relationship with
the client to modify client behavior by exploring
his or her feelings, attitude & thinking.
It is a process of assisting a person in dealing
with symptoms or problems a person is
having.
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4. INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
• It is conducted on a one to one basis i.e. the
therapist deals with one client at a time
• By this therapist helps the patient to come to
a greater understanding of himself & to find a
way of dealing with his problem.
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5. INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Duration: 7-8 sessions depending upon the
client’s progress.
Follow up session after 1 month, 6 months and
12 months
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6. INDICATIONS
• Stress-related problems
• Anxiety disorders
• Depression
• Alcohol & drug dependence
• Grief and loss
• Adjustment disorders
• Relationship issues
• Sexual disorder & marital disharmony
• Personal growth & exploration
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7. GOALS OF INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
• Remove or modify existing symptoms.
• Mediate disturbed patterns of behavior.
• Promote positive personality growth and
development.
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8. PURPOSE OF INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
• Changing maladaptive behavior pattern.
• Improving interpersonal skills and other
competence like communication skills.
• Helps the client to resolve inner conflicts
• Helps the client to develop a sense of self worth
and self identity.
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9. COMPONENTS OF INDIVIDUAL
THERAPY
• Psychoanalysis
• Hypnosis
• Abreaction
• Reality therapy
• Uncovering
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10. PSYCHOANALYSIS
Psychoanalysis focuses on the influence of
unconscious forces such as repressed
impulses & memories, internal conflicts &
childhood trauma on mental functioning and
adjustment of the individual.
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11. PSYCHOANALYSIS
The aim of therapy is to bring all repressed
material to unconscious awareness so that the
patient can work towards a healthy resolution
of his problems, which are causing the
symptoms
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12. HYPNOSIS
• Hypnosis is a heightened state of
awareness (trance), focussed attention, and
intense concentration that is achieved by
guided relaxation.
• Hypnosis is also known as hypnotherapy or
hypnotic suggestion.
• The client becomes highly suggestible,
submissive & abandons control & responds
to therapist influence.
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13. HYPNOSIS
Hypnotic experience involves three factors:
1. Absorption
2. Dissociation
3. Suggestibility/Analysis
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14. ABREACTION THERAPY
Abreaction is a process by which repressed
material, particularly a painful experience or
conflict is brought back to consciousness.
The person not only recalls but also relieves
the situation, which is accompanied by the
appropriate emotional response.
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15. REALITY THERAPY
Reality therapy focus on improving present
relationships & circumstances, without
discussing the past events.
It is based on the assumption that
psychological symptoms occur because of
choosing wrong behaviors to fulfil their needs
The goal of reality therapy is to help people in
improving their lives by learning to make better
choices.
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16. UNCOVERING
• Uncovering or Insight Psychotherapy is a
technique used to bring the patient’s
repressed conflict & traumatic experience to
the surface.
• It helps the patient in gaining an insight.
• The patient explores different methods to
cope with problem, once he gain an insight
into his conflict or problem.
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17. SUPPORTIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY
The therapist helps the patient to relieve
emotional distress & symptoms without
probing in to past or attempting to change or
alter the basic personality of the individual.
The therapist reinforces the existing defences
used by the client.
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18. ADVANTAGES
• Can be set up quickly.
• Patient with a trained professional to talk to.
• Helps define the problems the client is
having.
• Improves communication skills.
• Teaches better ways to cope.
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19. DISADVANTAGES
• Client can talk but not make any real
changes.
• Some clients don’t have interest in talking
about their problems.
• May not provide enough help for the severity
of problems.
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20. ROLE OF NURSE
• Reinforce positive behavior.
• Co-ordinate with other team members.
• Allow patient to take decision.
• Explain about the treatment.
• Develop a trusting relationship.
• Set limits on unacceptable behavior
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21. THANK YOU
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