Therapeutic Approaches Flashcards
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Which therapy specifically targets the mother-infant relationship by focusing on the therapist-mother-infant triad during sessions?
Answer: Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) focuses on the relationship between caregiver and child, using the therapeutic triad to address trauma and promote attachment.
A new mother with perinatal OCD is distressed by intrusive thoughts of harming her baby. What is the first-line behavioral intervention?
Answer: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold-standard behavioral treatment for OCD, including perinatal OCD with ego-dystonic intrusive thoughts.
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for perinatal depression addresses which of the following problem areas?
Answer: Role transitions, grief, and interpersonal disputes
IPT focuses on four problem areas: grief, role transitions, role disputes, and interpersonal deficits, with role transition being particularly relevant postpartum.
In the context of perinatal mental health, what does 'watchful waiting' typically involve?
Answer: Active monitoring of mild symptoms with scheduled follow-up and psychoeducation
Watchful waiting involves close monitoring of mild symptoms, patient education, and scheduled follow-up appointments before initiating formal treatment.
Which therapeutic modality uses bilateral stimulation to reprocess traumatic perinatal memories, such as a traumatic birth experience?
Answer: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (eye movements, taps, or tones) to help clients reprocess traumatic memories, including birth trauma.
A perinatal therapist is using Motivational Interviewing with a pregnant client ambivalent about stopping alcohol use. Which technique best reflects MI principles?
Answer: Exploring the client's own reasons for change using open-ended questions and reflective listening
Motivational Interviewing uses open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summaries to elicit the client's own motivation for change.
Which group therapy format has been shown to reduce perinatal depression by combining psychoeducation, skill-building, and peer support?
Answer: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) adapted for postpartum women
MBCT adapted for postpartum women integrates mindfulness practices with cognitive therapy skills and has demonstrated efficacy in reducing perinatal depression.