NEDA TOOLKIT for Coaches and Trainers
Peptic Esophagitis Inflammation of the esophagus
caused by reflux of stomach contents and acid.
Psychopharmacotherapy Use of drugs for treatment
of a mental or emotional disorder.
Pharmacotherapy Treatment of a disease or condition
using clinician-prescribed drugs.
Psychotherapy The treatment of mental and
emotional disorders through the use of psychological
techniques designed to encourage communication
of conflicts and insight into problems, with the goal
being relief of symptoms, changes in behavior leading
to improved social and vocational functioning, and
personality growth.
Pre-existing Condition A health problem that existed
or was treated before the effective date of one’s health
insurance policy.
Provider A healthcare facility (e.g., hospital, residential
treatment center), doctor, nurse, dietitian, therapist,
social worker, or other professional who provides care
to a patient.
Psychoanalysis An intensive, nondirective form of
psychodynamic therapy in which the focus of treatment
is exploration of a person’s mind and habitual thought
patterns. It is insight-oriented, meaning that the goal of
treatment is for the patient to increase understanding
of the sources of his/her inner conflicts and emotional
problems. Psychodrama A method of psychotherapy in which
patients enact the relevant events in their lives instead
of simply talking about them.
Psychodynamic Therapy Psychodynamic theory views
the human personality as developing from interactions
between conscious and unconscious mental processes.
The purpose of all forms of psychodynamic treatment
is to bring unconscious mental material and processes
into full consciousness so that the patient can gain
more control over his/her life.
Psychodynamic Group Therapy Psychodynamic
groups are based on the same principles as individual
psychodynamic therapy and aim to help people with
past difficulties, relationships, and trauma, as well as
current problems. The groups are typically composed
of eight members plus one or two therapists.
Psychoeducational Therapy A treatment intended to
teach people about their problem, how to treat it, and
how to recognize signs of relapse so that they can get
necessary treatment before their difficulty worsens
or recurs. Family psychoeducation includes teaching
coping strategies and problem-solving skills to families,
friends, and/or caregivers to help them deal more
effectively with the individual.
Purging To evacuate the contents of the stomach or
bowels by any of several means. Methods of purging
include vomiting, enemas and excessive exercise.
Relaxation Training A technique involving tightly
contracting and releasing muscles with the intent to
release or reduce stress.
Remission A period in which the symptoms of a
disease are absent. Remission differs from the concept
of “cure” in that the disease can return. The term
“cure” signifies that the treated condition or disorder
is permanently gone, and will never reoccur in the
individual who received treatment.
Residential Services Services delivered in a structured
residence other than the hospital or a client’s home.
Residential Treatment Center A 24-hour residential
environment outside the home that includes 24-hour
provision or access to support personnel capable of
meeting the client’s needs.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) A
class of antidepressants used to treat depression,
anxiety disorders and some personality disorders.
These drugs are designed to elevate the level of the
neurotransmitter serotonin. A low level of serotonin
is currently seen as one of several neurochemical
symptoms of depression. Low levels of serotonin in
turn can be caused by an anxiety disorder, because
serotonin is needed to metabolize stress hormones.
Self-directedness A personality trait that
comprises self-confidence, reliability, responsibility,
resourcefulness and goal orientation.
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