Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies: Fresh Take

  • Describe psychoanalysis as a treatment approach
  • Describe cognitive and cognitive-behavioral therapy as treatment methods
  • Explain the basic process and uses of behavior therapy
  • Describe systematic desensitization

Psychoanalysis

Watch this video for a brief overview of what psychoanalysis is:You can view the transcript for “Psychoanalysis: Unlocks the past, Informs the Present, Expands the Future” here (opens in new window).

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Watch this video clip for an overview of CBT:
You can view the transcript for “What is CBT? | Making Sense of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy” here (opens in new window).

Behavior Therapy

Watch this video to understand how behavior therapy works, what its effective in treating, and the concepts of systematic desensitization and aversive conditioning.You can view the transcript for “Behavior Therapy | Psychology” here (opens in new window).