Therapy - the types, the rationale and why you may need it

What is therapy and why do we need it, if at all?In this episode I look at the common types of therapy as well as touch on some alternative types and how they work and what they hope to achieve. The key is that the therapy has to fit with the person. The origins of therapy: https://www.talkspace.com/blog/psychotherapy-history-of-therapy/Therapeutic relationships: https://www.family-institute.org/behavioral-health-resources/importance-relationship-therapistCBT: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/talking-therapy-and-counselling/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/Psychodynamic psychotherapy: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/therapy-types/psychodynamic-therapyPlay Therapy (Samantha Boyle) https://www.plays2talk.co.uk/what-is-play-therapy-1Avatar therapy (Professor Julian Leff’s work): https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22720248Dungeons and Dragons (role play therapy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuDJ-x9HWycReference to mental health in Cambodia (now much improved): https://www.voanews.com/a/cambodias-mental-health-services-critically-neglected/2775810.htmlThe Health Fix: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296Leafyard - an online CBT based mental health app (partnership): Leafyard.com/healthfixSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.