
A structured therapy that encourages the patient to briefly focus on a trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements or tapping). This helps reduce the vividness and emotional charge of traumatic memories.
Based on the idea that "where you look affects how you feel," Brainspotting identifies "spots" in the visual field that help access unprocessed trauma in the subcortical brain, allowing for deep emotional and physical healing.
This approach focuses on the connection between the mind and body. By tracking physical sensations (like tension or "dizziness"), clients learn to release pent-up trauma and stress stored in the nervous system.
IFS views the mind as being made up of various "parts" (like a protective part or a wounded child part). Therapy involves getting to know these parts to help the "Self" lead with curiosity and compassion.
Originally developed for intense emotional distress, DBT teaches four key skill sets: mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional regulation.
The gold standard for treating OCD and phobias, ERP involves safely exposing a client to a feared thought or object and practicing the "prevention" of the usual ritual or compulsion.
A behavioral treatment for youth with substance use disorders that focuses on increasing positive social reinforcements (like hobbies and healthy friendships) to replace the "rewards" of substance use.
A multisensory approach that is creative, fast-paced, and highly visual. It uses props, chairs, and analogies to help clients "see" their problems from a new perspective.
A collaborative conversation style used to strengthen a person’s own motivation and commitment to change. It is especially helpful for clients feeling "stuck" or ambivalent.
The practice of maintaining a non-judgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis.
Henry Ford
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