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| 4 reasons the self-help book industry is so lucrative |
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Definition
-Cost (vs. psychologist fee)
-Accessibility
-Privacy
-Excitement |
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| (2) Benefits of bibliotherapy |
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Definition
| -can reach populations who would otherwise have difficulty accessing therapy -potentially a preventative intervention |
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| 5 things SHBooks are SOMETIMES successful in treatment of |
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Definition
| -mild anxiety -mild depression -headaches -insomnia -sexual dysfunctions |
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| 2 things SHBooks are NOT successful in treating |
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Definition
| -smoking cessation -alcohol addictions |
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| 2 characteristics necessary for SHBooks success |
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Definition
| -high motivation -positive attitudes |
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Term
| (3) Issues with bibliotherapy |
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Definition
-sometimes outdated advice -exaggerated claims are common
-failure to benefit could lead to blame or worsening of symptoms
-failure could reduce the belief in efficacy of therapeutic techniques |
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Term
| specific situation in which intervention should not be used because it may be harmful |
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Definition
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| 6 contraindications for bibliiotherapy |
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Definition
-personality disorders
-emotional avoidance
-high levels of interpersonal distress
-co-morbid psychological symptoms
-severe symptom severity
-suicidality and homocidality |
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Term
| Effectiveness of Bibliotherapy |
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Definition
-self-administered bib. is sometimes better than no treatment
-psychotherapy is still superior to self-administered bib. |
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| 4 factors to consider for prescribing bibliotherapy |
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Definition
-literacy skills of reader
-reader may not accurately self-diagnose and select wrong book
-lengthy assignment to read
-therapist should be familiar with content and consider if activities in book are doable for patient |
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Term
| 4 Benefits of teletherapy |
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Definition
-access to therapy
-access to highly specialized practioners
-time savings
-lower cost |
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| 5 Drawbacks of teletherapy |
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Definition
-technological SNAFUS
-distractions
-interruptions
-poor eye contact
-less mental status information |
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Term
| 3 legal and ethical considerations of teletherapy |
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Definition
-licensure
-confidentiality and protection of info
-duties to protect and warn |
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