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autogenic training
/ˌɔːɾoʊdʒˈɛnɪk tɹˈeɪnɪŋ/
noun
a from of therapy that trains patients to be able to deal with stress with positive thoughts and mental exercises
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aversion therapy
/ɐvˈɜːʒən θˈɛɹəpi/
noun
a psychotherapy designed to suppress an undesirable habit or behavior by associating it with an unpleasant effect
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electroconvulsive therapy
/ɪlˌɛktɹoʊkˈɑːnvəlsˌɪv θˈɛɹəpi/
noun
a psychiatric treatment that involves sending an electric current through someone's brain to cause seizures or fits
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electroshock therapy
/ɪlˌɛktɹoʊʃˈɑːk θˈɛɹəpi/
noun
a medical treatment that involves passing an electric current through patient's brain to induce a brief seizure
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group therapy
/ɡɹˈuːp θˈɛɹəpi/
noun
a type of psychotherapy in which one or more therapist works with several people at the same time
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meditation
/ˌmɛdəˈteɪʃən/
noun
the act or practice of concentrating on the mind and releasing negative energy or thoughts for religious reasons or for calming one's mind
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mindful
/ˈmaɪndfəɫ/
adjective
fully concentrating on the present moment, particularly as a therapeutic or meditative technique
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mindfulness
/mˈaɪndfəlnəs/
noun
a mental state achieved by maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of someone's thoughts, feelings, etc., used as a therapeutic technique
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hypnosis
/hɪpˈnoʊsəs/
noun
a state of heightened focus and concentration in which a person becomes more responsive to suggestions
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hypnotherapy
/hˈɪpnoʊθˌɛɹəpi/
noun
the process of using hypnosis as a therapeutic technique
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psychoanalysis
/ˌsaɪkoʊəˈnæɫəsəs/, /ˌsaɪkoʊəˈnæɫɪsɪs/
noun
a method of therapy used for mental conditions which consists of the patient opening up about their past and feelings in order to find the reason for their illness
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hypnotic
/hɪpˈnɑtɪk/
adjective
causing or able to induce a feeling of suspended awareness or focused concentration
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psychoanalytic
/ˌsaɪkoʊˌænəˈɫɪtɪk/
adjective
resembling of or relating to psychoanalysis
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to hypnotize
/ˈhɪpnəˌtaɪz/
verb
to induce a temporary altered state of receptive focus through which a subject will respond to suggestions
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hypnotism
/ˈhɪpnəˌtɪzəm/
noun
a method that uses focused attention and relaxation to suggest changes in behavior or thoughts
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to meditate
/ˈmɛdəˌteɪt/
verb
to focus on one's thoughts for spiritual purposes or to calm one's mind
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meditative
/ˈmɛdəˌteɪtɪv/
adjective
able to help one feel calm, focused, and thoughtful
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transcendental meditation
/tɹænsɪndˈɛntəl mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən/
noun
a type of meditation that uses a silent, mantra-based technique for relaxation and stress reduction
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trance
/ˈtɹæns/
noun
an altered state of consciousness characterized by focused attention, deep relaxation, and heightened suggestibility
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psychotherapy
/ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛɹəpi/
noun
the treatment of mental conditions using psychology instead of drugs
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rebirthing
/ɹɪbˈɜːθɪŋ/
noun
a type of psychotherapy in which the patient relives experience of being born again using controlled breathing
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rehab
/ɹihæb/
noun
the process of helping someone who has a problem with drugs or alcohol to lead a normal life again
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shock therapy
/ʃˈɑːk θˈɛɹəpi/
noun
a method of treating certain mental illnesses by effecting physiological shock or by electroconvulsive therapy
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therapist
/ˈθɛɹəpəst/, /ˈθɛɹəpɪst/
noun
a qualified person whose job is treating people's mental issues by talking with them instead of giving them drugs
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autogenic therapy
/ˌɔːɾoʊdʒˈɛnɪk θˈɛɹəpi/
noun
a relaxation technique using self-suggestion and visualization for promoting mental and physical well-being
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therapy
/ˈθɛɹəpi/
noun
the treatment of mental or psychological disorders by discussing someone’s problems instead of using drugs or operations
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cognitive behavioral therapy
/kˈɑːɡnɪtˌɪv bɪhˈeɪvjɚɹəl θˈɛɹəpi/
noun
a psychotherapy that targets negative thoughts and behaviors to address mental health issues
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existential therapy
/ɛɡzɪstˈɛnʃəl θˈɛɹəpi/
noun
a type of psychotherapy that addresses an individual's search for meaning and purpose in life
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family therapy
/fˈæmɪli θˈɛɹəpi/
noun
a type of counseling that addresses and improves communication and relationships within a family
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EMDR
/ˈiː ˈɛm dˈiː ˈɑːɹ/
noun
a therapy for processing traumatic experiences using eye movements or bilateral stimulation
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psychology
/saɪˈkɑɫədʒi/
noun
a field of science that studies the mind, its functions, and how it affects behavior
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counseling
/ˈkaʊnsəɫɪŋ/, /ˈkaʊnsɫɪŋ/
noun
a process of providing guidance, support, and advice to someone facing personal, emotional, or psychological challenges
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