Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
A therapeutic method refers to a specific approach or technique used in therapy to treat mental health issues, improve well-being, and manage symptoms.
Psychoanalysis is a therapeutic method based on the theories of Sigmund Freud that aims to bring unconscious conflicts into conscious awareness for resolution.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): MBSR is a therapeutic method that combines meditation practices and mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and promote overall well-being.