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Psychological Support<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Psychological support and psychotherapy available for every NOVA students<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cognitive behavioural therapy<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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When a patient has cognitive and behavioural disorders, this therapy can be used in order to adjust the patient’s actions, beliefs or emotions. It helps patients become more aware of how to respond to challenging situations in a more effective way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Psychodrama<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Drama therapy is a type of therapy done in a group context. This approach incorporates group dynamics as well as dramatization and bases the therapy on spontaneity, authenticity and creativity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Psychoanalysis (contemporary)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Contemporary psychoanalysis’ approach deals with both conscious and unconscious processes a patient goes through, allowing personal growth and self-awareness development. This therapy is used as a means towards establishing and improving relationships with others, moving on from unhealthy ones, and overcoming trauma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the used methods, patients and therapists develop a strong, mutual and creative bond.
During the sessions, the patient is usually lying on a couch out of the therapists sight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Psychoanalytic therapy<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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This type of therapy is based on psychoanalytic principles and the patient meets often with the therapist. The process can last for a number of weeks, months or even years. Sessions involve in-depth talk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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EMDR therapy<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) uses stimulation techniques proven to help people recover from trauma and distressing life experiences. These therapy sessions allow a redirection of triggering experiences and trauma to more positive mental associations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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