- Understanding psychotherapy and how it works
Psychologists who use cognitive-behavioral therapy, for example, have a practical approach to treatment Your psychologist might ask you to tackle certain tasks designed to help you develop more effective coping skills
- What is EMDR therapy and why is it used to treat PTSD?
EMDR therapy is well-suited for individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma, whether from a single distressing event or a series of accumulated negative experiences Trauma can take many forms, including physical or emotional abuse, bullying, accidents, combat experiences, natural disasters, or the sudden loss of a loved one
- Different approaches to psychotherapy
Gestalt therapy emphasizes what it calls "organismic holism," the importance of being aware of the here and now and accepting responsibility for yourself Existential therapy focuses on free will, self-determination and the search for meaning Integrative or holistic therapy Many therapists don't tie themselves to any one approach
- Effective Group Therapy - American Psychological Association (APA)
States with group therapy would save more than $5 6 billion and require 34,473 fewer new ther-apists than individual therapy, according to research to be pub-lished in February in American Psychologist If just 10% of this need was met by group instead of individual therapy, 3 5 million more people could be seen The demand for therapy is high and
- Group therapy is as effective as individual therapy, and more efficient . . .
Group therapy is as effective as individual therapy for an array of symptoms and conditions In a recent series of 11 meta-analyses encompassing 329 studies comparing group with individual therapy, group therapy was found effective for depression and bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, social anxiety disorder, panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic
- Narrative Therapy, Third Edition - American Psychological Association (APA)
Narrative therapy offers a rich engagement in re‑storying a client's narrative by reconsidering, reappreciating, and reauthoring the client's preferred lives and relationships This third edition of Narrative Therapy introduces psychologists, next generation practitioners, and veteran narrative therapists to a broad range of fundamental
- Treating survivors of human trafficking
Recognizing the limitations of traditional therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for trafficking survivors, Gopal and her team employ “ACES-based shadow work,” which addresses the root causes of complex trauma through writing, drawing, reflecting, and group discussions
- Can religion and spirituality have a place in therapy? Experts say yes
In addition, asking about religious or spiritual engagement sends the message to patients that it is a welcome subject in therapy “Some therapists might be hesitant to even start the conversation,” said Cynthia Eriksson, PhD, dean of the School of Psychology Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary
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