Glossary Terms

The ability to manage and respond to emotional experiences in a flexible and adaptive way, especially in stressful situations.

A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that combines acceptance and change strategies. Often used to treat borderline personality disorder and emotional dysregulation.

A set of specific symptoms or features that must be present for a mental health condition to be formally diagnosed, often based on DSM or ICD guidelines.

Unconscious psychological strategies used to protect oneself from anxiety or uncomfortable emotions (e.g., denial, projection).

The emotional reactions a therapist has toward a client, often based on the therapist’s own unconscious feelings or experiences.

A learning process in which behaviors are influenced by associations or consequences.

Inaccurate or biased ways of thinking that reinforce negative thoughts or emotions, often seen in anxiety and depression.

A type of psychotherapy that helps individuals recognize and change negative patterns of thinking and behavior.

A branch of psychology that focuses on diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Learning through association (e.g., Pavlov’s dogs).