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What psychology learns us about dealing with difficult feelings
Behaviorism (John Watson, B.F. Skinner), also known as behavioral learning theory, focusses on the environment's impact, emphasizing learning and conditioning.
It is a theoretical perspective in psychology that emphasized the role of learning and observable behaviors in understanding human and animal actions.
The theory started that all behaviours are learned through conditioned interaction with the environment.
In simple wording: all behaviour can be learned and unlearned. It starts with a stimulus from the environment, and leads to visible behaviour (the response to the stimulus).
It means that our behaviour is the result of learning processes, not the result of hidden emotions or invisible emotions.
Behavior Therapy
Behaviour therapy is the practical application of behavioral learning theory in therapy. The statement is that if behaviour is learned, it can also be unlearned to relearn new behaviour. Behaviour therapy stems from behaviourism but isn't the same: it is the application of the learning principles of behavioirism to the real worls of mental health problems. There is much we can actually learn from that.
1950 - 1970: Exposure therapy
Think of this as overcoming a phobia through exposure to
e.g. exposure to spiders.Much of this is rooted in Conditioning
You learn through association: when 2 things often happen at the same time, your brain will link them together. The neutral stimulus gets connected with the natural reaction: e.g. Ivan Pavlovs's dog.
1970 - 2000: Cognitive Behavioural therapy
This is related to the treatment of faulty or unhelpful ways of thinking, identifying learned patterns or unhelpful behaviours, identifying coping strategies.
In order to develop a greater sense of confidence, (1)you first have to recognize the thinking and reevaluate the behaviour in the light of reality. (2) Then you gain a better understanding of the behaviour and motivation. (3) Finally you use problem solving skills to cope with difficult situations.
(1) Face one's fears
(2) Role play to prepare
(3) Calm one's mind, Relax one's body
2000 - ... : Contextual Behavioural Science
Learn to deal with difficult feelings
Acceptance and commitment therapy
Behavioural Activation
Behavioural Activation Model
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