Andrew Salter, a pioneer in modern behavioral therapy, used concepts of excitation and inhibition as the basis of treatment for the neurotic. When excitatory forces dominate, people are action-oriented and emotionally free. They meet life on their own terms. The neurotic, on the other hand, always suffers from an excess of inhibition. For psychological health there must be a proper balance of excitatory and inhibitory forces in the brain. Through this course students will learn how behavioral therapy employs mental and physical exercises to build and strengthen the excitatory processes, creating a new balance where they can dominate the brain function and overcome problematic behavior.
STUDY TIME 30 hours - Subjects included in this 6 lesson course:
Course Introduction Social Behavior Basic Drives and Motives Psychological Development Effectiveness of Therapies
Behavior Therapies Normal not Neurotic Biological Basis of Behavior Abnormality and Normality Conflict and Stress
