A Short Review of Psychoeducational Therapy (PsyEdTx)

Kok Hwee CHIA

doi:10.64663/aet.27

Authors

Kok Hwee CHIA Merlion Paediatric Therapy Clinic, Singapore https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3645-2602

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64663/aet.27

Keywords:

CHC Theory/Model, Cognitive Abilities, Educational Therapy (EdTx), Psychoeducation (PsyEd), Psychoeducational Therapy (PsyEdTx)

Abstract

Psychoeducational therapy (PsyEdTx) is a type of therapeutic approach that combines elements of psychotherapy with education. Generally, it is applied to help patients better understand themselves and, more importantly, to manage their specific mental health issues or socio-emotional challenges. However, it has also been used to treat learning and developmental challenges too. In this paper, a brief historical development of PsyEdTx from the beginning of the late 19^th century AD through the 20^th century AD and into the early 21^st century AD is provided. The author has examined the differences among the three domains of PsyEdTx, psychoeducation (PsyEd) and educational therapy (EdTx). In addition, he also elaborated briefly on what PsyEdTx has to offer. Finally, the author went on to introduce the Cattell-Horn-Carroll theory of broad and narrow cognitive abilities and how PsyEdTx has utilized the theory to its advantage in diagnostic assessment and understanding of an individual’s cognitive pattern of strengths and weaknesses so that better treatment plans can be designed, intervention programs customized and appropriate educational strategies selected to meet the unique needs of individuals with learning disabilities, developmental disorders and/or behavioral challenges.

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