by Dr. Alan Jacobson | Dec 24, 2024 | Symptom Relief
In this post, I go over some of the common myths about depression, as well as facts about depression that are important to know. Then, I go into more detail about two of the more prominent depression myths, that antidepressants are a quick fix and the “chemical... by Dr. Alan Jacobson | Dec 18, 2024 | Family therapies
Brief Solution-Focused Family Therapy (SFFT) is a brief, goal-oriented therapeutic approach that emphasizes finding solutions to problems rather than focusing on the problems themselves. Developed by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg in the 1980s, it is rooted in the...
by Dr. Alan Jacobson | Dec 18, 2024 | Family therapies
Strategic Family Therapy is a brief, goal-oriented therapeutic approach that focuses on solving specific problems within a family system. It was developed primarily by Jay Haley and influenced by the work of Salvador Minuchin (Structural Family Therapy). This model...
by Dr. Alan Jacobson | Dec 16, 2024 | Therapy Approaches
Behavioral Activation Therapy (BA) is a structured, evidence-based approach primarily used to treat depression, but it can also help with other mood-related issues. It focuses on identifying and increasing engagement in positive, meaningful activities that align with... by Dr. Alan Jacobson | Dec 14, 2024 | Therapy Approaches
Cognitive restructuring is one of the pillars of cognitive behavioral therapy. I use cognitive restructuring techniques with many clients, whether we are focused on cognitive behavioral therapy or humanistic methods such as narrative therapy or ACT psychotherapy....
