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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. Page  | 56