time-extended therapy

a form of group therapy in which prolonged sessions replace or alternate with sessions of normal length. The experience is usually highly emotional and revealing because the participants become fatigued and have insufficient energy for defensive games. See also marathon group.

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January 30th 2025

alternative behavior completion

a technique in behavior therapy for extinguishing unwanted habits by substituting an incompatible behavior for the nondesired behavior (e.g., substituting nail care for nail biting). This technique can be practiced in vivo (see in vivo desensitization) or imaginally in the therapy session or assigned as homework. It is often used as an alternative to mild aversion therapy. See also competing response training.