Dictionary / Key Concepts

Last updated: 2026-03-03 · 18 articles

Clear definitions of essential behavioral health concepts — CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and more.

• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Their Long-Term Impact
• Attachment Theory: How Early Bonds Shape Behavioral Health
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): How It Works
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Skills and Applications
• Dual Diagnosis: Understanding and Treating Co-Occurring Disorders
• Executive Function in Adolescents: Development, Deficits, and Treatment
• Motivational Interviewing: Techniques and Evidence
• Neuroplasticity and Recovery: How the Brain Heals After Addiction
• Person-Centered Care: Principles and Practice in Behavioral Health
• Polyvagal Theory: Understanding the Nervous System in Trauma Treatment
• Psychoeducation: What It Is and Why It Matters in Treatment
• Recovery Capital: What Sustains Long-Term Recovery
• Stages of Change: Understanding Readiness for Treatment
• The Biopsychosocial Model: A Framework for Behavioral Health
• The Continuum of Care in Behavioral Health
• The Therapeutic Alliance: Why the Relationship Matters
• Trauma-Informed Care: Principles and Practice
• What Does 'Evidence-Based Treatment' Actually Mean?