Please Suggest Therapy & Counseling Models to add to our List
March 19th, 2007 | Email this to your FriendsIs there an approach to counseling or psychotherapy which is empowering, collaborative, and nonpathologizing, but is not in our List of Therapies? If so, please feel free to suggest it to us (please be sure to include a link to more infomation) and we’ll consider adding it to the list. We receive many suggestions to include therapies which are already on our list, so please confirm that your therapy is not already on our list by clicking here. You can make your suggestion by replying to this post in the reply box below (scroll to the bottom). If you don’t see a reply box, click here to make your suggestion. When you make your suggestion please include a link to a website where we can find more information. Be aware that your suggestions will be viewed publicly. Thanks for helping! Noah :)
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March 25th, 2007 at 4:09 pm
Hi Noah,
I am impressed with your project–it seems new but like it has ben growing rapidly–congratulations!
A suggestion for the features of a good therapist–they recognize the significance of physiology in “mental” symptoms and evaluate or refer for evaluation. In a perfect world it would be enough to know that the client has a relationship with a “body” doctor, but in the current state of “health care,” people are not being evaluated for physical causes of their “mental” symptoms. I find them all the time…especially nutritional and allergy issues.
Thanks!
March 26th, 2007 at 7:39 am
Request you include Self Acceptance Training, as taught by Dick Olney and Cherie McCoy as additional modalities for inclusion. Thanks much.
March 26th, 2007 at 7:50 am
Holistic Psychotherapy
March 26th, 2007 at 8:14 am
Rational Emotive Behavorial Therapy
March 26th, 2007 at 9:22 am
I would like to suggest adding Trauma Relief Unlimited (TRU) to the list of therapy models. TRU is a brief treatment model designed specifically to treat anxiety, stress, and trauma resulting from a variety of traumatic events. For details on the development, research, and peer-reviewed, publication of this method please reference http://www.traumareliefunlimited.com
March 26th, 2007 at 7:14 pm
Hi Folks, thanks for the suggestions! I will take a look at the models you suggested: Self Acceptance Training, Holistic Psychotherapy, Trauma Relief Unlimited. I could use links to the first two if anyone has them. Also, REBT is listed already, see Cognitive-Behavioral in the list of Models. Noah :)
March 29th, 2007 at 5:34 pm
Redecision therapy
http://seinstitute.com/redecision.html
March 31st, 2007 at 1:05 pm
I just listed myself, not sure under what category, but wanted to see if you can add
Homeopathy?
April 2nd, 2007 at 7:38 am
The New Psychology, Holistic Psychology.
The field of psychology is a mess with all sorts of things called something it is not. The whole area needs to be cleared and cleaned.
I teach an original approach which is not talk therapy. Neither is it cognitive behavior therapy although my New Psychology approach is based on learning research. Check out the definition of the New Psychology at http://www.drjeanette.com/newpsychology.html
I noticed Nicole Urdang suggested holistic psychotherapy as a new approach. To me, if you are offering a holistic approach it means by definition, you are not doing psychotherapy. So there is much disagreement among us. In addition, many people use terms, such as energy psychology, when in reality they do not offer any energy awareness as I would expect from an approach called energy psychology.
It is good to dialogue about the words, terms and our approaches so we can help clients see what each person and each approach has to offer.
Thank you for the opportunity to suggest and dialogue.
April 3rd, 2007 at 10:16 pm
maybe add ’shamanic therapy, or ‘psychoshamanic’ (my term)? I have an entire section on my website devoted to shamanic healing (which many folk in psychosis find helpful and meaningful, in relation to their ‘visionary’ experiences and initiatory ordeals)
April 3rd, 2007 at 10:32 pm
Soul-centred Psychiatry
This model offers a genuine alternative to drug-based ‘biopsychiatry’, since it focuses (as Jung did) on healing the psyche, not on a belief that folk in crisis have chemical imbalances in their brains (requiring drug ‘treatment’). The term ’soul-centred’ reflects the actual meaning of ‘psychiatry’ as ‘doctor of soul’.
April 5th, 2007 at 7:08 pm
Motivational Enhancement Therapy
April 6th, 2007 at 5:14 am
I would like to suggest Neuromuscular massage Therapy.
Neuromuscular Therapy is a structurally integrative approach to pain relief. The method is based on finding improper structural and biomechanical patterns in the patient’s body. Once these patterns are analyzed, a comprehensive program is designed to guide the client through the five stages of rehabilitation:
1. Eliminate muscle spasm
2. Restore flexibility
3. Restore proper biomechanics
4. Increase muscle strength
5. Increase muscular endurance
Our purpose is to not only eliminate the pain, but also educate the patient on ways to prevent recurrence of the injury.
Neuromuscular Therapy fills a void left by traditional health care by analyzing soft tissue causes of pain. According to recent research approximately 90% of pain symptoms are considered idiopathic, which means there is no known cause. We believe the reason there is no known cause is that a proper investigation into the patient’s soft tissues is not being performed. Neuromuscular Therapy is a way to analyze and thoroughly explore the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in order to find these hidden sources of pain.
Restoring proper structure and biomechanics not only alleviate pain, but can positively affect a variety of physiological & psychological conditions stemming from physical limitations. One of the neurological laws that are the basis for Neuromuscular Therapy is Wolff’s law. Simply stated, “form follows function and function follows form.” Thus, a distortion in the form of the body is often correlated to improper function of the body. For example, a slouching posture can decrease digestive function or a trigger point in the ear can affect hearing or balance. When proper structure is restored to the body, the accompanying physiological problems are often alleviated.
It is better and easier to use NMT as a PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE THERAPY, along with nutrition, than to try and get your health and wellness back with TREATMENT THERAPY!
NMT covers a lot of ground and can help in many, many areas of health and wellness. Too many, in fact, to cover in this message. Yet it is still very unknown to the public. It is often under the very undescriptive title of “deep tissue massage”, which is very inaccurate description for NMT.
April 6th, 2007 at 5:53 am
Oh, a side note, I am NOT a Mental Health Professional, Counselor, Psychotherapist, Social Worker, Marriage & Family Therapist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Physician or Nurse Practitioner. I do not have graduate level academic training in psychotherapy and mental health counseling.
I am a Neuromuscular Massage Therapist with extensive training and certification in this type of bodywork. While some parts are similar to Feldenkrais Method, and in many parts it is nothing like it. I’d like to be able to list my practice on your site, as I know I can help a lot of people if they become aware of my services. NMT can even be beneficial to those with A.D.D. and ADHD, to help them become more productive in their lives. I have a theory that these conditions are nothing more than a lack of body awareness from the person, where the body is designed to move, yet is being prevented from doing so in social situations such as classrooms, and therefore it is seen as disturbing. NMT can help focus the body and mind to understanding when and where to be active! and how to “flip the switch” to the neuromuscular system and help the body move proficiently when appropriate.
April 6th, 2007 at 11:51 am
Hi, I like your website and the extensive listings you offer and modalities. There is another model that I find very helpful for child and adolescent trauma victims called Trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy also recognized by the child streess network. For more information, feel free to visit the trauma website:
http://www.musc.edu/tfcbt
April 10th, 2007 at 5:51 am
Hi
This is a great site, but i work in the field of Spiritual healing and this is a form of more of a holistic approach so you may want to add complementary Therapy.
Regards Theresa xxxxx
best of luck to the site!!
April 10th, 2007 at 9:22 pm
Thanks to everyone who posted their suggestions for Models of Therapy to add to our list. We’ve been going through some major growing pains and internal changes to our website. As soon as we have time we’ll be reviewing all the suggestions and adding many of these models to our list. Thanks so much for your patience! Noah :)
April 11th, 2007 at 10:55 am
I would love to see Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) included.
Also Body Talk
April 12th, 2007 at 2:36 am
Noah - you might like to consider adding ‘Therapeutic Metaphor’ ‘Clean Space’ and ‘Emergent Knowledge - the Power of Six’ to your list of therapies associated with ‘Clean Language’ (which - many thanks - you have added). They are all developments of David Grove’s work in Clean Language. More about Therapeutic Metaphor and Clean Space on the cleanlanguage website. Not much published yet on Emergent Knowledge - the Power of Six, but DG and I are currently writing a book and will be running workshops on it later this year.
All the best
Philip
April 12th, 2007 at 10:22 am
You might consider BSFF (Be Set Free Fast). It is another of the Energy Therapies, but significantly different at this point to deserve it’s own designation, just as EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) has been differentiated. The link for the web site is: http://www.besetfreefast.com
I hope that is helpful.
April 14th, 2007 at 3:40 pm
Somatic Experiencing: http://www.traumahealing.com/
April 14th, 2007 at 3:41 pm
Somatic Experiencing: http://www.traumahealing.com/
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April 14th, 2007 at 5:49 pm
Exchanged Life Counseling
by Charles Solomon, Bill Gillham
This is an approach that fits clients who wish to incorporate their Christian faith into their counseling process.
April 14th, 2007 at 7:01 pm
Energy Healing
April 14th, 2007 at 7:30 pm
Modern Psychoanalysis is a method of treatment detailed by Dr. Hyman Spotnitz to treat problems related to narcissism. The method involves helping patients develop a narcissitic transference so certain resistances to communication can be resolved. The theory states that symptoms arise from early frustration of needs with no outlet for aggression resulting in the narcissistic defense (self-attacks, withdrawal, depression, thought confusion, self-ridicule). The object of treatment is to provide a trusting relationship where free expression of all feelings can take place through analysis of transference and resistance, and through the real relationship with the therapist.
April 14th, 2007 at 9:23 pm
Provocative Therapy
Provocative Therapy was developed by Fran Farrelly.
April 14th, 2007 at 10:07 pm
I would suggest to add to the list of therapies suggested:
Voice healing
or Sound Healing
Thanks.
Astar Shamir
April 15th, 2007 at 12:59 am
Provocative Therapy developed by Frank Farrelly (circa 1975). It is a well-developed therapeutic approach of using humour and reverse psychology to effect behavioural change.
April 15th, 2007 at 3:02 am
breathwork, rebirthing, reichian breathwork, middendorf breath therapy
April 15th, 2007 at 5:52 am
Training & Performance Improvement
Spirituality
Energy Healing Management
April 15th, 2007 at 8:20 am
‘Vibrational Frequency Therapy’ is a Therapy that I practice with people that are torn by their emotions, wants, needs and emotional problems. We speak together in person, e-mail, or exchange thoughts to help ease them of the vibrations that they are experiencing in their life at the time. My work is to pick up on their ‘vibrational energies’ at the time and to work on a deeper level than only talking or e-mailing. I am a Spiritual Counselor that listens, feels and picks up on a higher level of feeling working with my Guides and intuition. The God Source within all of us allows us to feel others pain, frustration, and sadness and also gives us the ability to give them the proper therapy by listening, reading the situation through Soul intuition and helpful guidance by working with the person on an emotional level. It is my practice to make them comfortable with who they are and what they are experiencing by teaching them to let go, relax and to know that all things change either through time or allowing change. I teach them that change will open doors to a better and more contented life if they will allow the situation to change by letting go or working on a deeper committed level of thinking, meditation, trust in themselves and prayer.
I have written a book titled, ‘Spiritual Harmony,’ a guide to spiritual enlightenment, that helps open a person’s thought process to accept themselves as they are while they are working on spiritual vibrations to uplift them and free them from their pain.
I do give readings and work with those who reach out to me on a Free basis because my knowledge is God given and, learned through life’s ups and downs and working with others who need guidance to accept life as we see it and how we can bring about change through our thought process and vibrational energies as we choose to feel.
April 15th, 2007 at 8:27 am
I live fifteen minutes out of Dayton, Ohio and also visit people in Hospitals, Nursing Homes and homes when requested to do a ‘Vibrational Healing’ through prayer said in my mind and a hands above the body contact through healing light and energy. The only way that I accept money is through a donation for the gas to visit and return home. I do not charge for the gift of Healing vibrations and counseling regardless of who it is or where I have to go. You may visit my site at: http://www.spiritual-harmony.com to pick up vibrations as to the kind of love, peace and light that I offer others by working with them through their problems.
April 16th, 2007 at 12:17 am
I would like to suggest adding Biodynamic massage therapy: from physiotherapy to psychotherapy
The way in which we perceive the world and interact with it depends fundamentally on the quality of aliveness of the tissue (Keleman, 34)
Discovering the natural rhythms of breathing, becoming aware of and respecting, the defences against full respiration [is] a different kind of revelation […] Witnessing this, people come to a new understanding of how their emotional life is lived in their body, and the impossibility to attempting to deceive, deny or disown the body. (Lee, 118)
Gerda Boyesen was trained at the Ulleval Clinic in the technique of psycho-motor (i.e. neuro-muscular) therapy in the 1950’s. She learned from a physiotherapist called , Aadel Bulow-Hansen, who was taught by Trygve Braatoy, a student of Reich’s and a psychiatrist in Norway. Although Gerda Boyesen has emphasised her own independent discoveries in connection with bodywork, Wilhelm Reich was nevertheless indirectly a key figure in the development of her ideas. Reich, influenced by Freud and Ferenczi, was a pioneer in the articulation of a holistic paradigm for psychotherapy. He situated bodily experience within a frame that co-ordinated physiology, mental representation, unconscious communication – including transference – and the impact of society on an individual. In particular, he focussed on muscular armour in its function of inhibiting impulses, numbing sensation and binding excitation. The musculature embodied the ego, he concluded and ‘every muscular rigidity contains the history and meaning of its origin’. (Reich, 1947, 300) In his psychoanalytic work, he combined interpretation with systematic pressing and squeezing of muscle and with mimicry of and verbal description of the patient’s manner, body language and gesture. He perceived his patient’s bodily structure and their physical symptoms as ‘acquired vegetative behaviour’, directly reflecting and enacting their characterological conflicts. (Reich, 1947, 301)
Whilst Bulow-Hansen refined the technique of releasing the patient’s restricted breathing via massage, she was not interested in the process material or the theory (this was taken to the psychiatrist). But Boyesen, who had undergone vegetotherapy (Reichian analysis) with Ola Raknes, had a degree in psychology and a physiotherapy training, was fascinated by the theoretical and clinical implications of what she saw. Although she later combined massage and psychotherapy, as a physiotherapist the exclusive emphasis was on observation of the vegetative (i.e. autonomic) aspects of the patient’s reactions, and how both to stimulate and modify them.
Boyesen broadened Reich’s idea of muscle armour and autonomic imbalances to include all other layers of psychosomatic organisation, including connective tissue, bone, skin, viscera and aura. At every level, she hypothesised, encapsulations occurred, preventing the dynamic flow of feeling/information in order to limit emotional pain: ‘Just as the musculature and the viscera have barriers to hold repression intact and prevent spontaneity, so the tissue has an infiltration, a tissue-armour, which desensitises and disturbs normal circulation and homeostasis, physical, mental and spiritual.’ (Boyesen, 1980, 70) One of her major contributions to body psychotherapy was to grasp the systemic consequences of sustained repression and deprivation, which she called ‘the somatic compromise’. (Boyesen, 1974b) She was sensitive to the layers of hyper and hypotonic muscle, different kinds of tissue disturbance, tension in internal organs and in joints, and variation in skin capacities.
In particular Boyesen focussed on the way that the quality of the connective tissue – its colour, degree of sensitivity, elasticity, density or looseness, and chemostasis (toxicity) – was an immediate indicator of both chronic and acute emotional states. Through palpation of tissue she perceived the specific quality of the client’s membrane (tissue) and the nature of the structure/containment if provided. She began to formulate how the vasomotoric (i.e. blood circulation) cycle was related to stages in an emotional cycle. The vasomotoric cycle is an holistic concept: the degree of permeability of tissue, the ‘charge’ or absence of charge in the fluid are seen as important indicators as to how ripe feelings are for release, expression, assimilation and/or formulation. (Charge is literally manifest as increased colour, warmth and swelling in the tissue) The combination of therapeutic presence and the use of appropriate massage techniques helps the body regulate and assimilate on an autonomic level. This in effect also facilitates transitions in psychological states, whether explored verbally or not.
Feelings are regarded as spontaneous vegetative processes, which may be inhibited for any reason (conscious or unconscious) by muscular contraction (the ‘motoric ego’). Boyesen was interested in the relationship between the autonomic nervous system (broadly identified with the id) and. the central nervous system (identified with the ego). The optimal co-operation between the two systems, she proposed, being converted into temporary or chronic opposition where environmental failure did not support recovery from distress. (Boyesen, 1980, 58-60) [i] She suggests that the unresolved internal conflict is maintained as a latent visceral pressure, which when re-stimulated becomes a more urgent experience of psychological (mind) and physiological (body) pressure in the client.
Boyesen’s techniques are directed towards gradually melting visceral, tissue and muscle armour, allowing what has been repressed to re-emerge and be expressed and assimilated. The aim is a steady titration, with the awareness that at any moment the cumulative effects of dissolving tension may lead to a spontaneous emotional abreaction or vegetative reaction (sweating, nausea, startles, a rash etc) (Boyesen, 1980) In contradistinction to psychoanalytic therapy where symptoms may be perceived as acting out, vegetative reactions are seen as a kind of clearing house for completing emotional cycles.
One of Boyesen’s important discoveries was that by listening through a stethoscope to the peristaltic sounds (rumblings in the gut), she could track the body’s unconscious response to touch. Peristalsis is an indicator of parasympathetic activity, and therefore relaxation, which happens when conditions of emotional safety are sufficient. But more than that, peristalsis, she noticed, was affected by the precise location and pressure of touch, and was particularly strong where there were areas of fluid accumulation. She hypothesised that the peristalsis, a sign that the abdominal digestive process was ‘open’, actually helped digest the remnants (hormonal-psychological) of stress in the body. The converse, in neurosis, is described as ‘abdominal closure’, and is often accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms and difficulties with processing feelings. She conceived of ‘psycho-peristalsis’ as an important mechanism for discharging excess pressure/stimulation, akin to but much subtler than Reich’s orgasm reflex. This intestinal function can be nurtured by massage over a period of time, so that it increasingly comes into operation spontaneously, independent of touch. In this way, biodynamic massage can help restore the optimal functioning of the gut and enhance the individual’s capacity for psychological containment and self-regulation. (Boyesen, 1974b)
Working on a wide range of psychiatric patients taught Boyesen how to moderate as well as stimulate dynamic processes in the body. Whereas challenging techniques to undo the diaphragmatic defence against breathing were suitable for some clients, for ‘ego weak’ clients following the peristalsis (so that internal pressure is consistently modified) was more effective. In addition, she started in her own private practice to combine modalities, and biodynamic psychotherapy became built around the triad of chairs, mattress (for vegetotherapy) and massage table. (See Bernd Eiden’s chapter) In the following case history, I focus particularly on the classical biodynamic approach of ‘melting’ tissue and visceral armour through gentle work on the connective tissue and psychological holding.”
Extract from ‘Biodynamic Massage as Psychotherapy’ in Advances in Body Psychotherapy’ ed. Staunton (Routledge, 2002)
Although biodynamic theory has not been incorporated into mainstream science, its formulations anticipate emerging neuroscientific principles which emphasize holistic function: the concerted effect of both neural and chemical processes, functional identity of emotional and autonomic self-regulation, and the complex interplay of parts of the nervous systems developed at different evolutionary stages. (Damasio, 1994, 1999) In the developing field of neuro-psychoanalysis, there has been great interest in self-regulation. The balancing of sympathetic and parasympathetic functions is an aspect of psychological health deriving from secure attachment, and its antithesis is the chaotic emotionality of an individual whose autonomic nervous system is chronically disordered. (Schore) Although body psychotherapy theory has not been incorporated within the frame of reference of the neuro-psychoanalysts, I believe it has a valuable contribution to make as a ‘third reference point’, integrating physiology, phenomenology, and psychodynamic theory.
April 16th, 2007 at 12:55 am
I would like to suggest adding Healing Touch.
Healing Touch is used in a wide variety of settings including hospitals, long term care facilities, private practices, hospices, and spas. Janet Mentgen, RN, founded Healing Touch in 1989 as a continuing education program for nurses, other health care professionals, and lay persons. Today Healing Touch has spread internationally and is taught in universities, medical and nursing schools, and other settings internationally, as in the Netherlands where I practice and teach Healing Touch.
April 16th, 2007 at 9:01 am
I suggest you add “Focalizing” which blends Somatic Experiencing, Focusing, and Family Constellation work among other Energy Psychologies. You can read about it at:
http://www.focalizing.com
April 17th, 2007 at 6:25 am
I suggest adding Exposure with Response Prevention as a treatment modality.
April 18th, 2007 at 10:27 am
Hi Noah,
This site is great, and what a wonderful idea. I also loved the pictures of the Chief Playful Officer!
I’d like to recommend Depth Hypnosis as a model. It is an innovative form of therapy that incorporates Shamanism, Buddhism, Transpersonal Psychology, Integrated Energy Medicine and Hypnosis. Depth Hypnosis believes that everyone has the ability to heal themselves and that everyone is more than a diagnosis. It’s an amazing, empowering way to work!
It’s great for healers, therapists, those in service and those interested in personal growth. It can be used to address imbalances on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level.
Thanks!
April 23rd, 2007 at 1:25 am
I suggest adding spiritual psychology.
April 30th, 2007 at 4:05 pm
I would like to suggest Psych K. It is a tool to help “edit” the beliefs of the subconscious mind, so that one can use the power of mind to achieve goals.
May 2nd, 2007 at 5:23 pm
I would like to suggest Anger Management. Thank you
May 18th, 2007 at 7:27 am
Great site - I would list systems theory as a theoretical background, although I suspect clients could care less what our underlying theoretical base is.
Lee Horton
May 25th, 2007 at 11:38 am
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
May 27th, 2007 at 8:19 am
Please add The Work of Byron Katie to your list, an inquiry process resulting in cognitive restructuring now being used with great success at the University of Washington clinic and elsewhere. Facilitators of The Work must now undergo extensive training for certification, details at http://www.instituteforthework.com
May 29th, 2007 at 8:26 pm
Two suggestions: Holotropic Breathwork & Transpersonal
http://www.holotropic.com
Thank you
May 30th, 2007 at 9:09 am
Hi, I would suggest Adlerian psychotherapy as a category.
May 30th, 2007 at 12:25 pm
A suggestion for a therapy model to be added is Lifespan Integration. It was designed by Peggy Pace for working with adults who were traumatized as children. Lifespan Integration processing causes dissociated ego states and feeling states to become integrated into the client’s whole self system.
For more information see: http://www.LifespanIntegration.com
Thank you.
May 30th, 2007 at 12:40 pm
Thanks to all of you who have suggested models of therapy & counseling to add. As you can see the growth of our site has been phenomenally fast and, with so much to do, we’ve fallen behind. We’ll soon review the various models suggested above and update our lists: both on our models of therapy page and the one used during the sign up process and the search for a therapist process.
Gloria, Are you familiar with Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS). The way you describe Lifespan Integration reminds me of the IFS model which I use in my work. Does Lifespan integration make use of the Self? In IFS the Self is described as the curious, compassionate, calm, confident, centered, connected core of a person. The Self is a state that, when embodied, allows us to safely access the dissociated ego states which have been exiled so that we can help them to unburden their extreme feelings and beliefs. Retrieval and integration is also a part of the IFS healing process. Anyway, I’m curious and will check out their website. Thanks so much, Noah :)
May 30th, 2007 at 8:16 pm
How about Interpersonal Psychotherapy?
I love your site and especially that you included Positive Psychotherapy.
It’s the core of what I do at Inspirations.
Best of everything to you!
Fred
June 7th, 2007 at 1:01 pm
I have two suggestions:
1. Yoga Therapy - this is a therapeutic form of yoga using guided imagery method.
2. Silva Methods - another guided imagery method using psychic and cosmic energy to heal physical and psychological conditions.
June 19th, 2007 at 10:44 am
I would suggest:
Imago Relationship Therapy
There are thousands of clinically trained Imago Therpists in over 30 countries. See http://www.gettingtheloveyouwant.com.
Thanks!
June 19th, 2007 at 12:16 pm
Hi Keith, Thanks for the suggestion. The good news is that Imago has been in our list of therapies since we started GoodTherapy. You can log back in to your listing and add it to the models of therapy you use. Thanks, Noah :)
June 19th, 2007 at 11:12 pm
Please add conflict resolution therapy.
Please feel welcome also to post the article which I have copied below, which I just wrote for your blog on personality disorders.
Susan Heitler, Ph.D.
author,
From Conflict to Resolution
The Power of Two
and the teaching video for marriage therapy, The Angry Couple.
ON BORDERLINES AND NARCISSISTICS:
A MARRIAGE SKILLS ALTERNATIVE TO PATHOLOGIZATION
By Susan Heitler, Ph.D., author, From Conflict to Resolution
For therapy with the so-called personality disorders of borderlines and narcissists, a non-pathologizing orientation can be helpful. These are folks who function in a borderline or narcissistic matter, that is, in a way that is emotionally stormy and ‘all about me.’ In both syndromes, the folks are not sick; they are unskilled, and as a result they make very difficult marriage partners.
In this regard, it is important to note that there are alternatives to the notion, which fits for some but by no means all borderline and narcissistic folks, that their problem is too much childhood suffering and pain. Too much success, especially success at getting one’s way by ignoring others’ concerns while expecting others to respond to one’s own, can create these disorders with or without what we usually think of as emotional injuries.
What folks sometimes refer to as “spoiled” kids, emotional kids who always get their way because they have overpowered their parents with their intense emotional storms, are at risk for becoming borderlines. Specially talented kids, at the same time, are at risk for what I call “tall man syndrome,” i.e., becoming narcissists. They are at risk for feeling so talented or tall or smart that what they want seems to them, and often to others as well, as far more important than what others want.
In other words, borderline and narcissistic syndromes are patterns of response to situations in which what they want feels sacred and what others want, irrelevant.
This model of personality disorders, based on conflict resolution theory, (see From Conflict to Resolution by Susan Heitler) leads to a practical treatment response. Teach narcissists and borderlines to listen and become responsive to others’ concerns, teach them win-win conflict resolution, and they will learn to function with emotional health and even personal maturity.
A key part of the skill set narcissists and borderline personalities need to learn, in order to do win-win conflict resolution, is emotional self-regulation. After years of pitching fits to get what they want, they typically need much coaching to learn to recognize anger as it begins to arise, remove themselves from the situation, self-soothe, and then return in a calm problem-solving mode to find win-win solutions.
This kind of treatment approach requires first that the therapist become an expert in conflict resolution, and then that the therapist become a great coach for conveying the skills to clients.
In sum, with enough confrontation on their old ways of powering over others, plus coaching in win-winconflict resolution skills, men and women who function in the manner of borderlines and narcissists but who want to grow up can learn the skills to become mature adults and excellent marriage partners.
June 22nd, 2007 at 8:25 pm
Please include Sullivan’s Interpersonal Theory!
June 25th, 2007 at 9:56 am
wilderness therapy is a fairly broad term, but it would nice to include the realm of therapeutic interventions used in conjunction with taking a person in to the out-of-doors.
June 28th, 2007 at 3:20 pm
DBT
June 28th, 2007 at 3:52 pm
I suggest the addition of Relationship Enhancement Therapy.
July 1st, 2007 at 5:27 am
Intersubjective
July 2nd, 2007 at 3:54 pm
Thanks to all of you who have suggested a model of therapy to add to our list. Today we updated our list, both on the “Find a Therapist” page in the drop down menu and the “Models of Therapy page” found here:
http://www.goodtherapy.org/modelsoftherapy.html
Here’s the updated list:
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy
Acceptance Commitment Therapy
Adlerian Psychotherapy
Anger Management
Art Therapy
Authentic Movement
Autogenic Training
Bioenergetic Analysis
Biofeedback / Neurofeedback
Body-Mind Psychotherapy
Body Psychotherapy
Body Talk System
Breathwork
Clean Language, Symbolic Modeling, & Metaphor Therapy
Client-Directed Outcome-Informed Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
Coherence Therapy / Depth-Oriented Brief Therapy
Collaborative Therapy / Collaborative Language Systems
Constructivisim
Control Mastery Theory (coming soon)
Core Energetics
Core Process Psychotherapy
Contemplative Psychotherapy
Continuum
Creative Art Therapy
Critical Incidence Stress Debriefing
Dance / Movement Therapy
Depth-Oriented Brief Therapy
Depth Hypnosis
Depth Therapy
Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Drama Therapy
Dreamwork & Dream Analysis
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy
Emotion Focused Couples Therapy
Emotional Freedom Technique
Emotional Transformation Therapy
Existential Psychotherapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Energy Psychology
Equine & Animal Assisted Psychotherapies
Family Constellations
Family Systems Therapy
Feldenkrais Method
Feminist Therapy
Filial Therapy
Focalizing
Focusing
Gestalt Therapy
Guided Therapeutic Imagery
Hakomi
Healing Touch
Holistic Psychotherapy
Holographic Memory Resolution
Holotropic Breathwork
Humanistic Psychology
Human Givens
Hypnotherapy
Imago Relationship Therapy
Integral Psychotherapy
Integrative Body Psychotherapy
Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
Internal Family Systems Therapy
Interpersonal Nuerobiology
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
InterPlay
Journal therapy
Journey Therapy
Jungian Psychotherapy
Lifespan Integration
Logotherapy
Middendorf Breathexperience
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Motivational Enhancement Therapy
Music Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Non-Violent Communication
Object Relations
Parent Work
Person Centered / Rogerian
Play Therapy
Poetry Therapy
Positive Psychology
Positive Psychotherapy
Possibility Therapy
Process Oriented Psychology
Psychoanalysis / Modern Psychoanalysis
Psychodrama
Psychodynamic
Psychomotor
Psycho-Physical Therapy
Psychosynthesis
Radiant Heart Therapy
Reality Therapy
Redecision therapy
Regression Therapy
Reichian Breathwork
Relational Recovery
Relationship Enhancement Therapy
Rubenfeld Synergy Method
Sand Tray / Sand Play Therapy
Schema Therapy
Self Acceptance Training
Self Relations
Self Psychology
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Shamanic Journeying / Psychoshamanic
Solution Focused Therapy
Somatic Experiencing
Somatic Psychotherapy
Soul-Centered Psychiatry
Systems Theory /Therapy
Theraplay
Thought Field Therapy
Timeline Therapy
Transactional Analysis
Transpersonal Psychotherapy
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma Relief Unlimited
Voice Dialogue
Wilderness Therapy
Yoga Therapy
Integration of different therapy models
Other - not listed here
July 4th, 2007 at 9:51 pm
Spiritual Psychology.
July 6th, 2007 at 2:18 am
Hi Noah,
Thank you for reaching out to me. This is an amazing project that you have gotten together here.
I would like to suggest “Buddhist -oriented Psychotherapy” and/or “Zen-Psychotherapy”
Warm wishes,
Paul
July 6th, 2007 at 1:18 pm
Non-Violent Communication (or compassionate communication)
July 7th, 2007 at 11:59 pm
PTSD Therapy
July 10th, 2007 at 10:45 am
Gottman Method of Couple’s Therapy
see gottman’s website: http://www.gottman.com/
July 22nd, 2007 at 5:17 pm
I would suggest that a new topic be included regarding Creative Cognitive Restructuring, which I am seeking to articulate through such writings as my own book, “Achieving Spiritual Sanity” (see achievingspiritualsanity.com). I have presented, in this book, a vwide ariety of ideas and approaches toward assisting patients/clients in their efforts to move from an irrational and self-defeating set of beliefs and/or assumptions about their world toward a more life-enhancing and joyfullness-fostering perspective on their emotional and interpersonal universes. (See specifically, Chapter Six: “Methods for Managing Emotions”. The book is based on my 30 years of experience as a licensed Psychologist (Licensed in Wasington State and Maryland).
July 22nd, 2007 at 5:41 pm
i AM ATTEMPTING TO FOSTER AN AWARENESS OF WHAT i HAVE TERMED “CREATIVE COGNITIVE RESTRUCTIRING”, ASPECTS OF WHICH HAVE BEEN ARTICULATED, WITHOUR SO LABELING, IN MY BOOK, “ACHIEVING SPIRITUAL SANITY”; FINDING A PATH TO A MEANINGFUL LIFE IN THE MODERN WORLD ( See achievingspiritualsanity.com). Thorughout the book, and most specifically in Chapter Six, (Methods fo rManaging Emotions), I have described approaches to treatment, which I have employed for more than 30 years as a licensed psychologist, with a very wide variety of clientele.
July 26th, 2007 at 10:28 am
Thank you for this amazing website. What a relief to find a network of like minded people/practitioners.
I’d like to suggest adding “energy psychiatry” as defined by Dr. Judith Orloff, MD. She differentiates it energy psychiatry from “energy psychology” and it commited to assisting people with developing their inner ability to self heal/self guide.
Here’s a snapshot from her website:
“We are keepers of an innate intuitive intelligence so powerful that it can tell us how to heal and prevent illness. Dr. Judith Orloff, a psychiatrist, practicing intuitive, and pioneer in the new field of Energy Psychiatry shows how to reclaim this intelligence. She passionately believes that the future of medicine lies in using intuition to access our body’s subtle energies for greater wellness. This sacred energy is with us at birth, throughout life, and continues after death–it’s a marker of our soul’s journey. We must learn to draw upon it. Too many of us walk around exhausted, irritable, or stressed out. Dr. Orloff offers a lifeline to all who feel depleted by the demands we put on ourselves and the pressures of daily life. “
July 27th, 2007 at 8:50 am
Would suggest adding Pastoral Counseling or Pastoral Psychotherapy. The American Assn. of Pastoral Counselors certifies those with theological and clinical training. (www.aapc.org).
July 27th, 2007 at 11:11 am
solution focused therapy
July 28th, 2007 at 4:34 am
Emotional Freedom Technique. Similar to and simpler than TFT. Also more popular and better known.
July 28th, 2007 at 4:36 am
Tapas Acupressure Technique. It’s a form a energy psychology
July 28th, 2007 at 4:37 am
Energy psychology for allergies of all types.
July 29th, 2007 at 9:11 am
How about eclectic therapy?
July 31st, 2007 at 9:26 am
I utilize acupuncture, and Chinese herbal medicine to balance the body and promote harmony of mind, body, spirit, and in relationships.
August 10th, 2007 at 1:34 pm
Eclectic therapy would cover mine, but I checked all that I do in your list–which is fairly comprehensive. The only approach I utilize extensively that was not listed was Dream Analysis/Dream therapy.
August 15th, 2007 at 5:50 am
Neurotransmitter Testing and Targeted Amino Acid Therapy
August 16th, 2007 at 7:22 pm
This is the current, updated and distilled work of Virginia Satir, the brilliant, humanistic founder of experiential, communications family therapy. The essence of her work and philosophy is that all people are equal in value and that when they are in touch with this value or esteem, they can grow, learn, and heal from past wounds. The role of the therapist in part is to help the client discover their worthiness and use their life force energy to heal.
August 16th, 2007 at 7:24 pm
I hope STST will be added to your list of therapies. It is one of the main models being used in the Pacific Rim countries. Sandy Novak
August 17th, 2007 at 9:45 am
I would like to suggest Sound Therapy, Vibrational Therapy
August 20th, 2007 at 4:06 pm
I’dlike to suggest Developmental Couple Therapy, created by Ellyn Bader and Peter Pearson, who own The Couples Institute in Menlo Park, CA. Their website is http://www.couplesinstitute.com, and they wrote two great books, In Quest of the Mythical Mate and Tell Me No Lies.
August 20th, 2007 at 9:01 pm
HeartMath
Sedona Method
August 25th, 2007 at 1:18 pm
Competency-based Family Systems model
August 25th, 2007 at 11:56 pm
Hi Noah,
How about adding Grief Therapy?
Thanks for encouraging feedback…I think this is a great project.
August 26th, 2007 at 7:49 am
Tapas Acupressure Technique (TAT) is a simple and effective way to clear the energetic causes of disatisfaction and disease. It enables anyone to solve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual problems. Unlike other therapies, TAT never requires you to relieve traumatic events. Instead you simply focus on certain statements while holding the TAT pose. This technique is gentle, yet the results can be profound. I have helped people end relationship conflicts, relax during public speaking, end food addictions, stop chronic pain, relieve depression and quell anxieties. I also teach TAT to groups and individuals.
I have more information on my website http://www.jasminewhite.com or you can go to http://www.TATlife.com
August 30th, 2007 at 7:46 pm
Please include Neurofeedback. It is the most effective therapy for many neurobehavioral disorders such as Reactive Attachment Disorder and the Autism Spectrum. It is also valuable therapy for depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Tourettes, Traumatic Brain Injury, addiction, etc. More information can be found at the website of the international organization, International Society for Neurofeedback and Research: http://www.isnr.org
August 31st, 2007 at 6:14 am
Experiential Family and Group therapies (the use of activities and initiatives to allow families to experience strength, challenge, and change).
August 31st, 2007 at 9:11 am
I would like to see “Relational Psychotherapy” added to the list.
I don’t have time now, but I will write more on what this is in due course.
Thanks.
Hi Chris, could you please send us a link to more info on Relational Psychotherapy
September 3rd, 2007 at 6:36 pm
I see that you have two wonderful models which address attachment issues: Theraplay and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy. I would suggest adding another attachment model which understands the depth of dynamics involved in the attachment disorders and empowers the parent as the agent of healing the child. This model is: Family Attachment Narrative Therapy, and their website is: http://familyattachment.com.
Jan Mullen LCSW
September 6th, 2007 at 7:29 am
psychodynamic psychotherapy
Hi Laura, Psychodynamic has been listed
September 7th, 2007 at 5:08 am
Co-Active Coaching
Integral Coaching
NLP Coaching
Admin: Hi Donald. NLP is included and Coaching is listed as a type of service. Could you please send as a link to more info on these types of coaching. Thanks, Noah
September 7th, 2007 at 5:16 pm
I would like to see “Rogerian Therapy” based on Carl Rogers work.
Unconditional positive regard can be very healing.
Admin: Hi Beth, please see “Person Centered / Rogerian” in the list of therapies.
September 12th, 2007 at 2:09 pm
Interanalytic Couples Therapy taught by Dr. Walter Brackelmanns at UCLA
Admin: Hi Megan, Could you please send us a link to more info on Interanalytic Couples Therapy.
September 15th, 2007 at 8:34 am
Psych-K
September 15th, 2007 at 9:20 am
Quality of Life Therapy (Michael Frisch)
September 17th, 2007 at 10:58 am
gottman method! there are more of us getting trained all the time in this method (i think irene sugggested this too in july…..)
September 18th, 2007 at 6:55 pm
This is the modern day version of the work of Virginia Satir, updated and very much alive, especially in Asia. Hundreds, maybe thousands of therapists practice STST in Asia.
September 21st, 2007 at 4:49 pm
Parent/Child Interaction Therapy is one of the few empirically studied modalities in Play Therapy. It is a Best Practice
September 25th, 2007 at 9:54 am
Hi again–PAIRS- practical application of intimate relationship skills and some kind of Buddhist modality- like Eastern tradition therapy. Thanks.
September 26th, 2007 at 7:15 pm
Dear GoodTherapy.org Members,
I’m writing to announce that GoodTherapy.org is in the process of updating our list of psychotherapy models again. We want to share with you the update and also ask for your help.
Below you’ll find four lists of therapy approaches: Those that have been added to our list; Those already listed, Those we need more information about before making a decision, and Suggestions which we have not included. We would be grateful for any information or opinions you have about the approaches below which we need more info about. Whether your can provide a quick yea or a nay, a link to a website with more info, or a dissertation on why we should add or exclude an approach, we’d love to hear it. Of course we will take the time to research these approaches on our own, but we know there are many talented and knowledgeable therapists listed in Goodtherapy.org who can give us a running start. Please feel free to reply to this post (scroll down to the end of post to do so) and add any info you may have about any of the models. Here’s the list:
Added
Family Attachment Narrative Therapy
Gottman Method
Neurofeedback
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Relational Psychotherapy
Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy
Already Included
Buddhist Psychotherapy – already included under Contemplative Approaches
Creative Cognitive Restructuring – already included under Cognitive Behavioral
Dream Analysis/Dream therapy – already included under Dream Work / Dream Analysis
Eastern Tradition Therapy - already included under Contemplative Approaches
Eclectic therapy – already included under Integration of Different Therapy Models (see the very bottom of the main list)
Emotional Freedom Technique
Energy Psychology
Experiential Family – already included under Family Systems Therapy
NLP
Non-Violent Communication
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Rogerian Therapy
Solution focused therapy
Zen-Psychotherapy – already included under contemplative approaches
Need more Info
Competency-Based Family Systems model
Developmental Couple Therapy
Energy Psychiatry
HeartMath
Interanalytic Couples Therapy
PAIRS- practical application of intimate relationship skills
Psych-K
Quality of Life Therapy
Sedona Method
Sound Therapy & Vibrational Therapy
Spiritual Psychology
Not Added
Acupuncture – Not a pure psychotherapy model, though used in conjunction
Co-Active Coaching – Not a psychotherapy model
Grief Therapy – This is a concern and a mode, not an individual model of therapy, as far as we know
Group Therapy – This is a mode, not a model of therpay
Integral Coaching – Not a psychotherapy model
Neurotransmitter Testing and Targeted Amino Acid Therapy – This is an adjunct to psychotherapy.
PTSD – this is not specific model, this is a concern addressed in therapy
September 29th, 2007 at 12:19 pm
Please include Redecision Therapy
September 30th, 2007 at 2:31 pm
There are a couple I would suggest. The first is simply Mindfulness-Based Approaches to Psychotherapy (more general than linking it just to Cognitive). The second is Pastoral Counseling, to reflect the perspective of members of the American Assn. of Pastoral Counselors (www.aapc.org). Thank you.
Admin: Hi David, Thanks for the comment. We’ll consider adding Pastoral Counseling to the list of modes, since it’s more of a mode, than a particular psychotherapy model. We do include Contemplative Psychotherapy, but I like the idea of adding Mindfulness-Based Approaches. I’ll run it by the team. Thanks, Noah
October 1st, 2007 at 7:10 am
Please add
Earth-Centered Spiritual Approaches
Thank you,
Karen
October 3rd, 2007 at 2:33 pm
-Guided imagery and music
-eccelectic therapy
-crisis intervention
-victims of abuse
-perpetrators of abuse
-grief therapy
-fear of intimacy
-mindfulness
-centering
-spiritually-centered
Admin: Hi Pat, Guided Imagery and Integration of other models/eclectic are both included on our list of therapy models. And all the other concerns addressed or areas for growth are likewise included on our list of concerns addressed.
October 4th, 2007 at 5:04 pm
Psychogenetics is the study of transgenerational interactional patterns and describes the hidden mysteries of “chemistry” in mate selection. Psychogenetics also allows a person to accurately predict how a relationship with a potential partner will be BEFORE you get involved with that partner instead of having to wait until AFTER you are already married and parents. Pschogenetic counseling offers people a way of reprogramming their unconscious relationship imprints so they can get history to stop repeating the mistakes of their and their parents’ past.
Anne Teachworth, Director, Gestalt Institute of New Orleans/New York
October 8th, 2007 at 6:14 pm
Hi Noah,
I would like to suggest that you add Developing a Secure Self (Imaginal Nurturing). I put I-N in parentheses because while this is only one of the three major components of the DSS approach, a lot of people think in terms of I-N rather than DSS. Information about it is available at my website: http://www.april-steele.ca.
Cheers,
April
October 11th, 2007 at 4:17 am
Thanks for your good work. As a Pastoral Counselor, I suggest the following additional categories:
Prayer Therapy
Biblical Rational Emotive Therapy
Theophostic (A specific form of prayer therapy as taught by Dr. Ed Smith)
October 19th, 2007 at 10:00 am
I would suggest adding Silvan Tomkins’ Affect/Script theory (www.tomkins.org). It provides a non-pathologizing view of how emotions are programmed by our biology and life histories, and how we can most effectively reprogram them (create new scripts). The most accessible references are probably Donald Nathanson’s Shame and Pride, and Exploring Affect: The Selected Writings of Silvan S. Tomkins, edited by E. Virginia Demos.
October 20th, 2007 at 6:45 am
Hey Noah,
Congratulations to your team on your obviously successful site. I suggest sex therapy as a subcategory. For more about what sex therapy is see the following link: http://www.reynoldstherapy.com/what_is_sex_therapy.html
Take care,
Chris
October 29th, 2007 at 11:41 am
A definition of Focalizing may be found at http://focalizing.com/media/Picucci_brochure.pdf , taken from http://focalizing.com/focalizing.htm .
MP:fs
November 6th, 2007 at 7:49 pm
Hi, Noah ~ I’d like to re-suggest PSYCH-K, which I note was first suggested back in April, and about which your 9/26 list states that you need more information. I would refer you to the main website at http://www.PSYCH-K.com, and also suggest that you get a copy of the DVD “The Biology of Perception/The Psychology of Change,” which does an excellent job of demonstrating one of the processes of PSYCH-K and explaining why it works. I have seen some remarkable quick transformation in some of my clients, and myself, regarding long-term trauma issues and other painful concerns.
Also, I’d like to suggest “Relational Empowerment Therapy, ” which is what Terry Real of the Relational Life Institute/Real Relational Solutions is now calling his former “Relational Recovery Therapy (which you do have listed).” See http://www.terryreal.com/about_rrs/index.html for more information.
Please let me know about the next update to the list, so that I can make appropriate changes for my listings. Thanks, Judi Spendelow
November 8th, 2007 at 7:21 am
Lifespan Integration
November 15th, 2007 at 5:43 am
I would like to suggest Homeopathy, Orthomolecular Medicine (refer to the work of Abraham Hoffer, among others) and Esoteric Acupuncture (work of Mikio Sankey).
November 15th, 2007 at 6:52 am
Hi,
I suggest you add Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and also Behavior Therapy. They are both recommended by other sites for OCD and BX Tx is recommended for hair pulling and body-focused disorders.
December 5th, 2007 at 9:13 am
Please consider adding “Sex Therapy” to your list of therapy modalities offered. Thanks.
December 12th, 2007 at 10:02 pm
Noah- Thanks for your help. Your website is coming along beautifully! My work focuses on the treatment of addictions. So often I have heard members of 12 step programs complain that pscyhotherapy does not support the Principles of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. I have found a way to incorporate the 12 Steps of Alocoholics Anonymous (and all the other 12 step programs) with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I call this combination “12 Step Therapy”. LINDA
December 13th, 2007 at 8:23 am
hypnotherapy (using hypnosis for age regression and to give a “corrective experience” to the client while under hypnosis)
January 10th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Please include Neuro-Emotional Technique. This is a mind-body therapy somewhat similar to Somatic Experiencing, as well as shares some similarities to regression hypnosis. It helps people to become congruent with something they want to be congruent with, but have been self-sabotaging. Also, it helps neutralize the emotional component of a physical symptom. Check out the website for more information. http://netmindbody.com
January 11th, 2008 at 9:38 am
intersubjective therapy
January 15th, 2008 at 7:21 am
Social Therapy
January 15th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
My primary treatment modality is missing from your impressive list. Please include Neuro Emotional Technique and Neuro Emotional Antisabotage Technique on your list. Go to the N.E.T. page on my website, or to http://www.netmindbody.com. I am certified in it. Thank you
I see that others have recommended it, as well.
January 25th, 2008 at 10:38 am
Child-Parent Psychotherapy. Developed by Patricia Van Horn, PhD and Alicia Lieberman, PhD.
January 26th, 2008 at 7:34 am
Guided Self-Healing is a wonderful Mind/Body/Spirit approach that takes the best of a number of modalities, making them all available in the healing process.
January 31st, 2008 at 2:09 pm
I agree with Marina Nelson. Energy Psychiatry is a field in which Dr. Judith Orloff is a pioneer.
February 21st, 2008 at 6:58 am
I want to suggest the Ellen Bader and Peter Pearson model developmental couples therapy.
April 12th, 2008 at 4:26 am
Needs ABC Model (Needs Acquisition and Behaviour Change)
The Needs-ABC Model is distinguished by its emphasis on the relational needs behind maladaptive behaviours, rather than the behaviours themselves, and by its flexibility in terms of application to clients in a range of personal and therapeutic settings.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:02 am
According to Dr. R. Corsini’s 2005 book “Current Psychotherapies”, there are an estimated 400 types of psychotherapies practiced in the Western World! That said, I can see that the list of recommendations can only grow to an overwhelming number. I’d like to recommend that you create subgroupings (e.g., dynamic therapies, learning therapies, integrative therapies, etc.) to better manage the flow of psychotherapy listings.
Thank you for creating this valuable resource for therapists!
Warm Regards.
April 27th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
I recommend that you consider adding NeuroEmotional Technique or NET to your list of types of therapy provided. While NET can generally be included under the heading of energy psychology, it is truly a unique approach.
May 1st, 2008 at 5:29 am
Hi Noa
Please consider “Tikkun Relational Therapy” to your list.
May 29th, 2008 at 11:26 am
ATTACHMENT THERAPY is an important model to use with a distinct population of children and adolescents.
May 29th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
I have created an integrative model which has been gaining wide acceptance internationally. You can check it out at my website - http://www.needs-abc.com. It is all of those things and more. I know that this sounds like a commercial but people who have begun to use it are amazed at the results. Please feel free to contact me at any time.
Good luck,
tc
May 30th, 2008 at 3:45 am
I second the motion to include Neuro Emotional Technique in your very extensive list of non-pathology based modalities. Although I also use Thought Field Therapy, EMDR, and Emotional Freedom Technique (as a take-home skill), they pale compared with the elegance of N.E.T. (and N.E.A.T., Neuro Emotional Antisabotage Technique, which is a specialized version of N.E.T. that starts with an emotion).
Quoting the official N.E.T. website: “Emotions are part of the natural, healthy response process we have to virtually every situation we encounter. However, sometimes challenging emotional experiences and physical vulnerabilities create lingering stress in our mind-body architecture. Such stress can contribute to physical complaints, emotional difficulties, and problems with goal achievement. The Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) is a powerful intervention that can assess and alleviate the internal stressors that are creating barriers to health and success.” (www.netmindbody.com)
To learn more specifics, please visit the N.E.T. page on my website, or go directly to http://www.netmindbody.com.
Thank you!
June 17th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
I suggest adding the below to your list of techniques:
Rapid Eye Technology (RET)
July 16th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Soul-centered psychotherapy
July 17th, 2008 at 2:14 am
http://www.needs-abc.com - very popular in Europe now and with Canadian Coulsellors.
July 17th, 2008 at 11:43 am
In my experience, the general school of Energy Psychology (EP) is the fastest growing, and most exciting development in the field of psychotherapy to come along in the twenty+ years that I have been in practice.
Rapid Eye Technology (RET) is a closely related methodology. Both EP and RET are collaborative, non-pathologizing, strength-based, and empowering for clients and therapists. I feel professionally rejuvenated and more excited than ever about my profession and business since I expanded into RET and EP about ten years ago.
Warmly,
Debra
July 27th, 2008 at 10:57 am
A system of therapy focusing on changing behaviors, the common language, and developing a personal, constructive value system.
July 29th, 2008 at 6:23 am
You have so many great theories listed, but I’d like to add Beck’s Cognitive Therapy, as I find that to be non-pathologizing and empowering to clients I’ve worked with on an individual basis. Separately, while I see family systems listed, I am trained as a structural family therapist and would love to add this powerful tool in helping families cope better with the tools they already possess (just not incorporating in the most effective way). Thanks for the option to offer these suggestions! Have a great day!
Phil R.
August 8th, 2008 at 8:07 am
Life review. Appropriate for work with older adults and those who deal with them. Story telling is one of the most productive ways of helping people in this age demographic to deal with issues.
August 14th, 2008 at 7:34 am
In addition to my general psychotherapy practice, I practice Harm Reduction Psychotherapy, Substance Abuse Counseling and Addiction Recovery Psychotherapy. I believe these should be added to the list.
August 14th, 2008 at 10:09 am
Hi, Noah,
How about Choice Theory?
Nice to see your website is doing so well and is such a great resource for the community!