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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a type of psychotherapy that helps people accept their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, without judgment. It also helps people focus on what they can control and then commit to actions that are important to them.

ACT is based on the idea that people often try to avoid or control difficult thoughts and feelings. This can actually make things worse. Instead, ACT teaches people to accept their thoughts and feelings as they are, without trying to change them. This can help people to feel less stressed and more in control of their lives.

ACT also teaches people to focus on what they can control. This means focusing on their own actions and choices, rather than trying to control the actions of others or the events of the world around them. When people focus on what they can control, they are more likely to feel empowered.

Finally, ACT teaches people to commit to actions that are important to them. This means identifying the things that are most important to them in life and then taking steps to continue to make those things happen. When people commit to actions that are important to them, they are more likely to feel fulfilled and satisfied with their lives.

ACT is a six-step process:

1. Contact with the present moment. This involves learning to be aware of the present moment, without judgment.
2. Acceptance of private experiences. This involves accepting thoughts, feelings, and experiences as they are, without trying to change them.
3. Defusion from language. This involves learning to see thoughts as just thoughts, and not as facts.
4. Focus on values. This involves identifying the things that are most important to you in life and then taking steps to make those things happen.
5. Commitment to action. This involves taking steps to make your values a reality.
6. Mindfulness. This involves practicing the ability to be present in the moment without judgment.

ACT has been shown to be effective in treating a variety of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. It is also being used to treat addiction, eating disorders, and other problems.

If you are interested in trying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, contact me, or request an appointment.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a type of therapy that helps people manage emotions and behaviors that interfere with their daily lives. It is especially helpful for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD), but it can also be helpful for people with other mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.

DBT is based on the idea that people often struggle with intense emotions and behaviors because they are trying to avoid or control these emotions and behaviors. However, trying to avoid or control these emotions and behaviors can actually make things worse. Instead, DBT teaches people to accept their emotions and behaviors as they are, without trying to change them. This can help people to feel less stressed and more in control of their lives.

DBT also teaches people how to manage their emotions and behaviors in a healthy way. This includes skills such as mindfulness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness is the ability to be present in the moment without judgment. Emotional regulation is the ability to manage emotions in a healthy way. Interpersonal effectiveness is the ability to communicate and interact with others in a way that is effective and satisfying.

DBT is a long-term treatment. It typically lasts for one year or more. However, many people find that DBT is a helpful way to manage their emotions and behaviors.

If you are interested in trying Dialectical Behavior Therapy, contact me, or request an appointment.

Dance / Movement Therapy

Dance/Movement Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses movement as a way to explore and understand emotional, psychological, and physical issues. DMT can be used to treat a variety of conditions, most commonly including anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief.

DMT sessions typically begin with a warm-up, which helps to loosen the body and prepare it for movement. The therapist then leads the client in a series of simple exercises and movements, which are often used to explore specific issues or emotions. For example, the therapist might ask the client to dance out their anger, or to express their sadness through movement.

As the client moves, the therapist observes and interprets their movements. The therapist may also ask the client to verbalize their thoughts and feelings as they move. Through this process, the client can gain a deeper understanding of their own emotions and behaviors, and can work with the therapist to develop new coping mechanisms.

DMT is a safe and effective way to explore and understand complex emotional and psychological issues. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, and it can be combined with other forms of psychotherapy.

Here are some of the benefits of dance/movement therapy:

• It can help to reduce stress and anxiety.
• It can improve self-esteem and body image.
• It can help to resolve trauma and grief.
• It can help to improve communication and social skills.
• It can help to increase self-awareness and self-acceptance.

If you are interested in trying Dance/Movement Therapy, contact me, or request an appointment.