🧠 IMPORTANT IDEA
👉 There are many types of mental health support
👉 Different people need different support
👉 No single therapy works for everyone
💬 WHY THIS CAN FEEL CONFUSING
👉 There are many types of therapy
👉 Some names include:
- CBT
- DBT
- Talking therapy
- EMDR
👉 They can sound complicated
👉 But they all aim to:
✔ Help people feel better
✔ Help people cope
✔ Help people understand themselves
🌟 MAIN TYPES OF THERAPY
🧠 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
🌿 What it does:
✔ Helps change negative thoughts
✔ Helps change behaviour
🛠️ How it works:
- Looks at thoughts
- Looks at feelings
- Looks at actions
👉 Changes in thoughts can change feelings
🌿 Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
🌿 What it does:
✔ Helps control emotions
✔ Helps manage distress
✔ Helps relationships
🛠️ How it works:
- Teaches coping skills
- Teaches mindfulness
- Helps people stay calm
👉 Often used for strong emotions and mood changes
🧠 Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
🌿 What it does:
✔ Looks at past experiences
✔ Explores deep feelings
🛠️ How it works:
- Talks about past
- Understands patterns
- Links past to present
🌿 Person-Centred Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
🌿 What it does:
✔ Focuses on the person
✔ Gives a safe space
🛠️ How it works:
- No judgement
- Person leads the conversation
- Therapist listens and supports
🌿 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
🌿 What it does:
✔ Accept difficult feelings
✔ Focus on values
🛠️ How it works:
- Don’t fight feelings
- Focus on what matters
🌿 Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
🌿 What it does:
✔ Helps with trauma
✔ Helps process memories
🛠️ How it works:
- Uses eye movement
- Helps reduce distress from memories
🌿 Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Interpersonal Therapy
🌿 What it does:
✔ Helps relationships
✔ Improves communication
⚖️ HOW THERAPY HELPS (SIMPLE)
👉 Therapy can help people:
✔ Understand their feelings
✔ Understand their thoughts
✔ Learn coping skills
✔ Improve relationships
✔ Feel more in control
🧠 DOES THERAPY ALWAYS WORK?
👉 No therapy works for everyone
👉 This is important:
✔ CBT works well for some people
✔ DBT works better for others
✔ Some people need more than one type
👉 It depends on the person
🌈 LINK TO CONDITIONS
Some therapies are often used for:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
💬 YOUR IMPORTANT POINT (VERY STRONG)
You said:
“CBT may not be strong enough for some people”
👉 This is correct.
✔ Some people need more support
✔ Some need different therapies
✔ Some need combined support
🤝 SUPPORT PRINCIPLES (VERY IMPORTANT)
👉 Good support should:
✔ Be respectful
✔ Be flexible
✔ Not judge the person
✔ Give choices
🌟 SUPPORT DOES NOT MEAN:
❌ Forcing someone
❌ Judging someone
❌ Ignoring their feelings
🌟 SUPPORT MEANS:
✔ Offering help
✔ Giving options
✔ Letting people choose
✔ Supporting their decisions
💭 YOUR EXAMPLE (VERY IMPORTANT LEARNING POINT)
You shared:
You didn’t want counselling at first
Then you chose it later
👉 This is a very important message:
✔ People may not accept help straight away
✔ That is OK
✔ They may change their mind later
👉 The role of the helper is:
✔ Suggest
✔ Respect
✔ Wait
👉 Even if they never accept:
✔ You still did your job
⚠️ SAFETY REMINDER
If there is a serious concern:
👉 You must tell a manager
👉 Follow safeguarding rules
👉 Protect the person
🌿 FINAL EASY READ MESSAGE
👉 “People are different
👉 Support is different
👉 Therapy is different
👉 The right support is the one that works for the person.”
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