Glossary C
Glossary C
Congestive heart failure refers to a condition occurring when cardiac output and the ability of the heart to contract severely decline, making the heart enlarge, increasing pressure to the veins, and making the body swell.
According to Carl Rogers congruence refers to the match between an individual’s inner feelings and outer display.
Congruence model is a term used in Kahana’s model which is the notion that people need to find the environment in which they fit and that meets their needs the best.
Conjoined twins refer to twins who are born physically joined together.
Conjoint family therapy refers to a form of family therapy in which one therapist meets with the entire family at the same time.
Conjoint therapy refers to a type of couples therapy in which one therapist sees both members of the couple at the same time.
Conjoint treatment refers to a treatment that occurs when the client is engaged in more than one mode of treatment. Common examples include individual counseling plus a support group, group counseling, or group Psychotherapy ; individual counseling plus family or couples counseling; and individual or group therapy plus specialized assistance such as stress management training or career counseling.