# Categorized list of psychological therapies

This is a categorized list of therapies.

- Psychology is a soft/pseudo-science, so some of these are absolute garbage.
- But, at the same time, some of them are exceptionally effective in most contexts.
- Further, some therapies most certainly will work in some contexts, but will be downright harmful in others.

## Doing something

These therapies revolve around some sort of occupational activity.

Wilderness therapy (1970s)

- Uses outdoor and adventure-based activities.
- Often focuses on behavioral issues and substance abuse.
- Ideas/jargon: Outdoor Adventure, Natural Environment, Challenge, Teamwork, Exercise, Nature, Active Body & Mind, Emotional Regulation
- Adaptations:
  - Walk and Talk Therapy (1990s): walking while talking with a therapist

Zen counseling (1960s)

- Uses Buddhist practices including meditation and mindfulness for personal growth and healing.
- Ideas/jargon: Mindfulness, Zen Meditation, Non-Judgmental Awareness

### Expressing oneself

Play therapy (1919)

- Uses play to communicate between the therapist and the client.
- Most commonly used with children.
- Ideas/jargon: Playful Exploration, Symbolic Communication, Emotional Expression, Therapeutic Boundaries, Creative Expression
- Backing institution: Association for Play Therapy

Poetry therapy (1960s)

- Ideas/jargon: Metaphor, Imagery, Personal Myth, Catharsis
- Backing institution: National Association for Poetry Therapy (NAPT)