Psychotherapy
CBT: cognitive behavioural therapies
These therapies explore the links between thoughts, emotions and behaviours. CBT is the English acronym; TCC is the French equivalent.
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Psychotherapy
EMDR: understanding the method
A psychotherapy that works with difficult memories, using alternating stimulation at certain stages.
Complementary approach
Ericksonian hypnosis
An approach using attention, imagination and suggestions within a framework agreed with the person.
Psychotherapy
ACT: acceptance and commitment
An approach that works on the relationship with thoughts and emotions, and on actions connected to personal values.
Assessment tool
WISC and WAIS: understanding intellectual assessment
Standardised tests used within an assessment to explore different dimensions of intellectual functioning.
Mindfulness
MBSR: a mindfulness programme
A programme for learning attention practices, with sessions and personal practice.
Clinical assessment
Mental status examination (MSE)
An interview and clinical observations to describe psychological functioning at the time of the meeting.
Interview method
Motivational interviewing and MET
An interview approach that explores ambivalence and motivations in relation to change.
Medical follow-up
Adjusting and reducing psychotropic medication
An individualised medical process to review a treatment and, if necessary, plan a change.
Assessment tool
ADOS-2 and ADI-R: autism assessment
Observation and interview tools used within a broader developmental assessment.
Assessment tool
MoCA and MMSE: identifying cognitive difficulties
Brief tools that explore several cognitive functions and can contribute to an assessment.
Medical follow-up
Support for smoking cessation
A process combining assessment of habits, selection of aids and appropriate follow-up.
Psychotherapy
DBT / TCD: dialectical behaviour therapy
A structured approach that develops emotional and interpersonal skills, among others.
Psychotherapy
ERP / EPR: exposure and response prevention
Gradual work on feared situations and habitual responses, within a carefully prepared therapeutic framework.
Psychotherapy
Behavioural activation
Work on everyday activities and the obstacles to resuming them, with gradual goals.
Psychotherapy
Compassion-focused therapy (CFT)
An approach that explores self-criticism and develops a kinder relationship with oneself.
Therapeutic tool
Beck’s thought record
A written aid for observing a situation, the emotions experienced and the thoughts that accompany them.
Assessment tool
MBI and the Karasek questionnaire
Questionnaires addressing occupational burnout or working conditions, depending on the tool used.
Psychotherapy
Psychoanalysis and the analytic approach
A space for talking that explores personal history, associations and experiences in relationships.
Psychotherapy
Psychodrama
A therapeutic method using enactment and role play to explore emotions, relationships and different ways of acting.
Assessment tool
ELO and L2MA: language assessment tools
Tasks used to explore different aspects of spoken or written language.
Rehabilitation
Lax Vox: working with the voice
A vocal exercise using a tube in water, offered in some forms of voice support.
Assessment tool
M-ABC and BHK: movement and handwriting
Distinct tools for exploring motor skills or the characteristics of handwriting.
Rehabilitation
Activities of daily living and measuring independence
Observations and tools to understand difficulties with activities and consider adaptations.
Coaching
GROW: structuring a goal
A discussion framework to clarify a goal, explore the situation and options, then choose actions.
Coaching
SMART: defining your goals
A framework for expressing a concrete, observable goal with a timeframe.
Learning
Mind mapping
A visual arrangement of ideas around a topic, used to prepare, learn or synthesise information.
Education
Faber and Mazlish: parent-child communication
Resources for reflection and dialogue about emotions, requests and family boundaries.
Coaching
DISC and 360-degree feedback
Tools for reflecting on interpersonal styles or feedback from people in your professional environment.
Complementary approach
Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP)
A set of communication and goal-representation practices used particularly in coaching.
Coaching
Exercises drawn from positive psychology
Tools for reflecting on personal resources, values and meaningful experiences.
Relationship support
The Gottman method
An approach to couples work that focuses, in particular, on communication and relationship habits.
Relationship support
Imago dialogue
A framework for dialogue between two people, making room for listening, paraphrasing and each person’s point of view.
Intimacy support
Sensate focus: attention to sensations
A process of sensory exploration discussed during consultation, respecting each person’s pace and consent.
Intimacy support
Stop-start and squeeze
Behavioural approaches discussed in some forms of support for sexual difficulties.
Intimacy support
Dilators: understanding their place in care
Devices that may be discussed within an individualised care pathway for certain forms of intimate pain.
Mediation
Principled negotiation: the Harvard method
A framework for clarifying each person’s interests and exploring possible agreements.
Education
The Barkley programme: parenting skills
A structured programme of work with parents on everyday interactions and behaviours.
Psychotherapy
IFS: Internal Family Systems
An approach that describes inner experience in terms of different ‘parts’ of the self.
Psychotherapy
MBCT: cognitive therapy and mindfulness
A programme combining attention practices with reflection on habitual ways of thinking.
Complementary approach
EFT: tapping and verbal expression
A practice combining tapping on the body with expressing feelings in words.
Complementary approach
Sophrology and dynamic relaxation
Guided exercises involving breathing, movement and attention to sensations.
Relaxation
Cardiac coherence: guided breathing
A rhythmic breathing practice, sometimes presented as the 365 method.
Therapeutic mediation
Artistic media in art therapy
The use of creative media within a support framework defined with the person.
Complementary approach
Acupuncture
A practice that stimulates points on the body, usually with fine needles.
Social procedure
AMO and ALD: support with procedures
Help identifying the documents, contacts and steps needed for a health coverage application.
Education
TEACCH: structuring the environment
An educational approach using visual cues and an adapted organisation of activities, among other elements.
Education
PECS: communication through picture exchange
A system for learning to communicate using pictures, within a structured programme.
Social support
WRAP: a personal recovery plan
A resource to identify indicators of wellbeing, personal resources and sources of help to draw on.
Mediation
Intercultural mediation
Dialogue about language, understandings and misunderstandings between people and services.
Social support
Personalised planning and pathway coordination
A shared resource for organising goals and interventions with the person concerned.
Interview method
Active listening
A way of listening openly and paraphrasing to better understand needs and offer guidance if necessary.
Social support
IPS: support towards employment
An individualised approach to finding work and supporting continued employment.
Psychosocial support
Psychological first aid
An approach providing humane, practical support to people affected by a difficult event.
Psychoeducation
Profamille: psychoeducation for relatives and close contacts
A structured programme for those close to a person living with schizophrenia or a related disorder.
Psychoeducation
Structured psychoeducation
Organised sessions to improve understanding of psychological difficulties and develop useful reference points for everyday life.
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