Psychosocial therapy definition

Psychosocial therapy means a specialized, formal interaction between an LMSW or LISW and a client in which a therapeutic relationship is established and maintained to assist the client in overcoming or abating specific emotional, mental, or social problems and achieving specified goals for well-being. Psychosocial therapy is a form of psychotherapy which emphasizes the interface between the client and the client’s environment. Therapy is a planned, structured program based on a diagnosis and is directed to accomplish measurable goals and objectives specified in the client’s individual treatment plan.

Examples of Psychosocial therapy in a sentence

  • Track D – Living PositivelySub-titles: Nutrition, Personal growth, Psycho-social therapy, Support groups, Disclosure and Public speaking.

  • Psychosocial therapy, either alone or combed with SSRIs, is also an effective treatment for depression in older adults.

  • Psychosocial therapy improves results when combined with medications, but is only rarely the choice, due to its immediate costs.

  • Key Interventions: Support services to the Children (CFS) ages (4-16), Psycho-social therapy through game, rhymes, singing, drawing, construction play, role play and counseling.

  • Psychosocial therapy and counseling are other essential areas for orphans' physical, social emotional and psychosocial rehabilitation.

Related to Psychosocial therapy

  • Social services means foster care, adoption, adoption assistance, child-protective services, domestic violence services, or any other services program implemented in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board. Social services also includes adult services pursuant to Article 4 (§ 51.5-144 et seq.) of Chapter 14 of Title 51.5 and adult protective services pursuant to Article 5 (§ 51.5-148) of Chapter 14 of Title 51.5 provided by local departments of social services in accordance with regulations and under the supervision of the Commissioner for Aging and Rehabilitative Services.