Term | Definition |
graded exposure | gradual, systematic progression of exercise from an initial intolerable level; for pts w/ chronic pain; ex. walking program |
goal setting | patient-centered; set challenging, measurable, & realistic; discuss strategies for goal achievment- ex log; |
Problem solving | identify barriers to goal attainment & solns for goal attainment |
attention diversion | an attempt to distract pts from their current condition; focus more on what they can do than what they can't do |
somatoform disorders | mental issue facilitating a physical manifestation; usually neuro sxs; exs. conversion syndrome & hypochondriasis (catastrophizing) |
Axis 1 (clinical) disorders | schizophrenia, bipolar, somatoform disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, Dissociative identity disorder, disorders related to substance abuse |
Axis II (personality) disorders | borderline personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder |
antisocial personality disorder | no regard for the well-being of others; lacks remorse; reckless disregard for safety of others; deceitful; impuslive |
obsessive-compulsive personality disorder | unable to make decisions to help self; allows others to assume responsibility for some or all parts of life; looking for caring relationship; unrealistically afraid of being left alone |