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Client-centered therapy
Person-centered therapy Definition Person-centered therapy, which is also known as client-centered, non-directive, or Rogerian therapy, is an approach to counseling and psychotherapythat places much of the responsibility for the treatment process on the client, with the... Read more |
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy
COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a combination of cognitive and behavior therapies that are directive, time-limited, structured, and place great emphasis on homework exercises. While cognitive therapy emphasizes the role of cognitive processes in the origin and... Read more |
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Computer based training
CBT n. see cognitive behavioural therapy.... Read more |
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Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy Definition Radiation therapy, sometimes called radiotherapy, x-ray therapy radiation treatment, cobalt therapy, electron beam therapy, or irradiation uses high energy, penetrating waves or particles such as x rays, gamma rays, proton rays, or neutron rays to destroy cancer ... Read more |
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Sex therapy
Sex Therapy Definition Sex therapy is the treatment of sexual dysfunction. Purpose Sex therapy utilizes various techniques in order to relieve sexual dysfunction commonly caused by premature ejaculation or sexual anxiety and to improve the sexual health of the patient. Precautions Sexual... Read more |
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Aversion therapy
Aversion therapy Definition Aversion therapy is a form of behavior therapy in which an aversive (causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust) stimulus is paired with an undesirable behavior in order to reduce or eliminate that behavior. Purpose As with other behavior... Read more |
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Cell therapy
Cell therapy Definition Cell therapy is the transplantation of human or animal cells to replace or repair damaged tissue and/or cells. Origins The theory behind cell therapy has been in existence for several hundred years. The first recorded discussion of the concept of cell therapy can be... Read more |
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Polarity therapy
Polarity therapy Definition Polarity therapy is a holistic, energy-based system that includes bodywork, diet, exercise , and lifestyle counseling for the purpose of restoring and maintaining proper energy flows throughout the body. The underlying concept of polarity therapy is that all energy... Read more |
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Movement therapy
Movement therapy Definition Movement therapy refers to a broad range of Eastern and Western movement approaches used to promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Some forms of movement therapy that combine deep-tissue manipulation and postural correction with movement... Read more |
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Phototherapy
Light therapy Definition Light therapy refers to two different categories of treatment, one used in mainstream medical practice and the other in alternative/complementary medicine. Mainstream light therapy (also called phototherapy) includes the use of ultraviolet light to... Read more |
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