Ericksonian Therapeutic Principles for Hypnotherapy People operate out of internal maps, not sensory experience *what feels good and familiar to them. Therapists attend to patient communication at all levels *watch body language. Clients can’t not communicate...
Recently a pediatrician phoned me with a concern about a three-year-old patient I see in my psychology practice. During a routine visit, the doctor said, “Karson” had bitten him. In fact, the young child had a history of behavior problems. “Do you think there’s a diagnosis?” the doctor asked me. I told her I wasn’t a fan of diagnosing toddlers. “What I can tell you,” I said, “is that he has strong reactions when people approach him too suddenly, loudly, or unexpectedly.” I was describing a phenomenon that I place
EFT Treatment Plan for Couples For couples experiencing relational distress and/or conflict, EFT therapists might use the following treatment plan to help them conceptualize and guide their treatment. Initial Phase of Treatment: EFT for Couples Initial Phase...
Suicide, the ripple effect Suicide has an across the board and unfavorable impact on the survivors abandoned. The misfortune experienced by numerous suicide survivors is so significant they may never be able to accept the loss. According to the Center for Disease...
Stigma = Abnormality – no matter the definition carries a stigma (depression & schizophrenia) Fig.4 Meta-analysis examining relationship between improvement in knowledge and change in stigma. As you can see that as awareness increases stigma decreases. Public...
Grief starts with Attachment Attachment & Grief (John Bowlby) If the goal of attachment behavior is to maintain an affectional bond, situations that endanger this bond give rise to certain very specific reactions. The greater the potential for loss, the more...
Taking Hold of Your Mind: “How” Skills Non-judgmentally See, but don’t evaluate as good or bad. Just the facts. Accept each moment like a blanket spread out on the lawn, accepting both the rain and the sun and each leaf that falls upon it. Acknowledge the difference...
Taking Hold of Your Mind: “What” Skills Observe Notice your body sensations (coming through your eyes, ears, nose, skin, and tongue). Pay attention on purpose, to the present moment. Control your attention, but not what you see. Push away nothing. Cling to nothing....
Options for Solving Any Problem When life presents you with problems, what are your options? 1. Solve the Problem Change the situation . . . or avoid, leave, or get out of the situation for good. 2. Feel Better about the Problem Change (or regulate) your emotional...
Meet our new therapist! – Fatima Mohamed
DBT Skills Group for Depression and Anxiety – Now Accepting Applicants!
Kids Going Back to School: Navigating Mental Health Challenges
Oxytoxic: Understanding the Impact and Finding Hope
The Power of Communication: Strengthening Mental Health in Couples
Meet our new therapist! – Hannah Lenertz
