Response-based therapy
Response-based therapy is a way of treating people who are having problems with their feelings, thoughts, or behaviors.
When someone is feeling sad, angry, anxious or any other negative emotion, they often react in a certain way, such as withdrawing from others, avoiding certain situations, or engaging in self-destructive behavior. This reaction is called a "response."
In response-based therapy, the therapist focuses on the person's responses to situations, rather than on the situations themselves. The therapist helps the person identify their responses and understand why they are having them.
For example, if a child is prone to throwing tantrums when he doesn't get what he wants, the therapist might help him recognize that throwing a tantrum is his response to feeling frustrated or disappointed. The therapist might then work with the child to find healthier ways to express his feelings, such as talking about them or taking deep breaths to calm down.
The goal of response-based therapy is to help people become aware of their responses and learn more effective ways of responding to difficult situations. By changing their responses, people can develop new, healthier habits that help them feel better and function better in their daily lives.
When someone is feeling sad, angry, anxious or any other negative emotion, they often react in a certain way, such as withdrawing from others, avoiding certain situations, or engaging in self-destructive behavior. This reaction is called a "response."
In response-based therapy, the therapist focuses on the person's responses to situations, rather than on the situations themselves. The therapist helps the person identify their responses and understand why they are having them.
For example, if a child is prone to throwing tantrums when he doesn't get what he wants, the therapist might help him recognize that throwing a tantrum is his response to feeling frustrated or disappointed. The therapist might then work with the child to find healthier ways to express his feelings, such as talking about them or taking deep breaths to calm down.
The goal of response-based therapy is to help people become aware of their responses and learn more effective ways of responding to difficult situations. By changing their responses, people can develop new, healthier habits that help them feel better and function better in their daily lives.