Glossary C

Glossary C

Counterregulation refers to the "what the heck" effect that occurs when people indulge in a behavior they are trying to regulate after initial regulation failure.

Countertransference refers to conscious or unconscious emotional response of the therapist to the patient; determined by the therapist's inner needs, rather than by the patient's needs, and may reinforce the patient's earlier traumatic history if not checked by the therapist.

Couple/ marital Therapy refers to the form of psychotherapy to try and sort out marriage or relationship problems.

Coupled reactions is the linking of energy-liberating chemical reactions to "drive " energy-requiring reactions.

Couples therapy refers to a form of psychotherapy in which a couple whether married, unmarried, or same-sex meets with one or more therapists/clinicians to work on any number of issues.

Courage is a term which according to Existentialists refers to that attribute necessary for living an authentic life because such a life is characterized by uncertainty.

Deutsch: Kurs / Español: Curso / Português: Curso / Français: Cours / Italiano: Corso /

Course refers to the pattern of development and change of a disorder over time.

Courtesan refers to a prostitute who usually interacts with men of rank or wealth.