Therapy Toronto Psychotherapy Definitions

Relational

Relational psychotherapy is a powerful, effective model for working with individuals who suffer from chronic emotional, psychological, and/or relational distress.

Relationship

A relationship refers to the interpersonal and intrapsychic dynamics between two or more people.

RelPsych(Dip)

RelPsych(Dip) stands for Diploma in Relational Psychotherapy granted by the Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy, a private training institute in Toronto.

Reparation

In the theory of Melanie Klein, reparation is the attempt we make to make up for having wounded a person ('object') whom we have feelings for.

Repression

Freud's general term for the unconcious mind's process of ridding itself of conscious memories.

Respect

Respect has special meaning in psychodynamic psychotherapy. It means looking back at someone or something, and is ultimately derived from the theatre.

RIHR

RIHR is a membership designation granted by the Canadian Examining Board of Health Care Practitioners.

RMT

RMT stands for Registered Massage Therapist a credential granted to members of the College of Massage in Ontario.

RN

RN stands for Registered Nurse, a credential of the government-regulated College of Nursing in Ontario.

RPC

RPC is a designation granted by the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

RSW

RSW stands for Registered Social Worker, a credential of the government-regulated College of Social Work in Ontario.

RYT

RYT stands for Registered Yoga Teacher.