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My Eclectic Approach
Eclectic approach
The eclectic approach I use blends the approaches and interventions from primary theories noted in this section
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversation to strengthen a person's own motivation for and commitment to change in any stage of change you find yourself in
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
-Is a form of talking therapy which can be used to treat people with a wide range of mental health problems.
-Is based on the idea that how we think (cognition), how we feel (emotion) and how we act (behavior) all interact together. Specifically, our thoughts determine our feelings and our behavior.
Therefore, negative and unrealistic thoughts can cause us distress and result in problems. When a person suffers with psychological distress, the way in which they interpret situations becomes skewed, which in turn has a negative impact on the actions they take.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a modified type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Its main goals are to teach people how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others.
DBT was originally intended to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD), but it has been adapted to treat other mental health conditions. It can help people who have difficulty with emotional regulation or are exhibiting self-destructive behaviors (such as self-harm, eating disorders and substance use disorders).
This type of therapy is also sometimes used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
EMDR
Introduction to EMDR
Learn about how EMDR therapy works, what it is like, and how widely it is recognized. EMDR therapists discuss how EMDR therapy works and discuss the feedback they receive from clients.
Expressive Therapy
Types of Expressive Therapies
Although talk therapy remains the primary treatment mode, expressive therapy can address the individual differences in the way people communicate. The website Healthline.com says the approach is especially useful for people who “don’t know how to use feeling words.” Some people are more tactile, while others respond more to visual cues. These differences allow therapists to use the appropriate therapy with particular patients. There are several recognized designations of expressive therapy.
• Art Therapy employs media, images and the “creative processes” because they reflect the personalities and concerns of the patient. Therapists can identify themes of conflict or developmental lags through interpretation of the art produced.
• Music Therapy makes physical changes in brain waves and can put patients in a relaxed state more receptive to talk therapy. It has been shown to be effective in treatment of PTSD, Alzheimer’s, autism and other conditions.
• Poetry or Bibliotherapy is the introduction of forms of literature into treatment.
• Play Therapy is a method of working with non-verbal or verbal patients, or those with limited communication skills such as children. Through observation and interaction with patients, therapists may identify themes of play, fears and emotions that can be treated with directed play and intervention by the therapist to give positive outcomes. Sandtray Therapy is a newer kind of play intervention that involves the use of a sandbox and miniature figures, allowing the client to illustrate issues and concerns