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EMDR is a therapeutic modality initially developed for the treatment trauma. EMDR incorporates bilateral stimulation in the form of eye movements or tapping. The bilateral stimulation is thought to activate the individual’s natural information processing abilities, similarly as they would be activated in REM sleep. This allows for the negatively stored information, the trauma, to be re-processed and stored adaptively within the individual’s past. The goal is for the trauma to no longer negatively impact day to day functioning in the present.
If you want to know more, you can check out this link:
What is EMDR Therapy? - https://youtu.be/wQAUzUN0UGY?si=PRoQupLJM-wsZuBT
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Person Centered Therapy advocates for the belief that an individual is the expert on their own life. Healing may happen for an individual within a therapeutic relationship with a therapist presenting with unconditional positive regard.
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MI is commonly used to help an individual clarify ambivalence, perhaps in regard to sobriety or a choice they need to make. The therapist will notice and explore the individual’s contemplation of potential change.
If you would like to know more, please follow this link:
www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/motivational-interviewing
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Ego States work can be used on its own or incorporated as cognitive interweaves within the work of EMDR. Ego states are presentation of an individual’s parts. For example, A person may feel that a part of them does not want to go to a social event and another part of them does want to go. Ego States work can be helpful in the treatment of trauma and dissociation.
I have learned about Ego State therapy from Robin Shapiro. If you would like to learn more about it from here, here is a link to a video of her describing it:
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Through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, individuals can be guided towards identifying their core values and learning to live a values driven life.
If you would like to learn more, please follow this link:
www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy
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DBT has a multitude of skills that can be helpful in varying aspects of life. The skill categories are Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Distress Tolerance.
If you would like to learn more, please follow this link:
www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/dialectical-behavior-therapy
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CBT can be helpful for identifying unhelpful and helpful behavior patterns and thinking patterns.
If you would like to learn more, please follow this link:
www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/cognitive-behavioral-therapy
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I strive to listen and understand the needs of each individual who comes to see me. The above therapeutic modalities are like my toolbox from which I draw as needed for each individual.