Schema therapy is an integrative approach to psychotherapy that combines elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoanalytic theory, attachment theory, and other therapeutic schools of thought. Dr. Jeffrey Young developed schema psychotherapy in the 1980s and is...
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General types of therapy from tried-and-true methods that have been around for some time, to newer innovations and the latest techniques.
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Psychodynamic Therapy
Rounding out my approach is Psychodynamic Therapy. This form of psychotherapy emphasizes the importance of the unconscious mind and the influence of early life experiences on an individual's psychological and emotional functioning. This therapeutic is related to the...
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) was developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn in the late 1970s. It centers around using mindfulness to help people manage stress and pain and promote overall well-being. Mindfulness based stress reduction therapy teaches you to...
What is Talking to a Therapist Like
Many who have never tried psychotherapy wonder what talking to a therapist is like, and almost all find it much easier and more positive than they expected. Talking to a psychologist can be a unique and transformative experience. This post answers "What is therapy...
Humanistic Existential Therapy
Humanistic Existential Therapy is an approach to psychotherapy that combines principles from both humanistic psychology and existential philosophy. The core of this therapy focuses on helping individuals explore their personal experiences, choices, and sense of...
Humanistic Therapy: Focusing on Inner Strength
Humanistic Therapy is an approach that emerged in the mid-20th century as a reaction to the prevailing perspectives focused on problems and challenges. Humanistic Treatment emphasizes the importance of understanding human behavior regarding meaning, values, and...