Complicated grief, recognized in the DSM-V, goes beyond normal grieving. Symptoms include identity disruption, emotional pain, and loneliness. Therapy is the main treatment.… Read More Therapy Tuesday: Complicated Grief Therapy
Grief therapy helps in processing various significant losses, not just death. There are 5 recognized types of grief therapy, each addressing different needs and situations.… Read More Therapy Tuesday: Grief Therapy
The ACT approach involves acceptance, distancing from emotions, and commitment to respond differently to triggers in line with personal values.… Read More Therapy Tuesday: ACT Therapy – Part 3
The acceptance part of ACT therapy involves acknowledging reality without judgment or attachment. It allows for emotional healing and growth. Therapists can guide this process effectively.… Read More Therapy Tuesday: ACT Therapy – Part 2
It never ceases to amaze me how many ways researchers have found to help those of us who struggle with PTSD, depression, anxiety, or just needing to rewire something that isn’t wiring right in our heads. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is one of the many ways we can get help. This type of therapy… Read More Therapy Tuesday: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
The writer emphasizes that behavioral activation is about understanding the triggers of depression and finding healthier responses, not pretending not to be depressed. Therapists should support this approach openly.… Read More Therapy Tuesday: Behavioral Activation – Part 4
This content discusses TRAP and TRAC as behavioral activation methods, emphasizing the importance of addressing avoidance patterns to improve mental well-being and relationships.__JETPACK_AI_ERROR__… Read More Therapy Tuesday: Behavioral Activation – Part 3
This post discusses the ACTION method in Behavioral Activation therapy. It involves evaluating behaviors and trying alternate responses to alleviate depression.… Read More Therapy Tuesday: Behavioral Activation – Part 2
Behavioral Activation is a refined form of CBT targeting persistent depression. Charles Ferster’s research revealed depression’s link to the environment and a lack of positive reinforcement, while Peter Lewisholm focused on altering the environment and responses to resolve depressive states. This therapy has shown great success in treating mental health disorders. References available for further reading.… Read More Therapy Tuesday: Behavioral Activation
While not actually a form a therapy, life coaching is something we’ve all heard about, and might have wondered about. All I used to know about it was that it was amazingly expensive. Well, I’ve been looking into it more lately because I’m thinking about getting a life coach and getting hard core about a… Read More Therapy Tuesday: Life Coaching
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