Integrative or Holistic Therapy

Integrative or Holistic Therapy involves selecting the best techniques from different therapeutic orientations best suited to a client’s particular problem. The goal of integrative therapy is to align therapeutic techniques that are empirically proven to be effective in the treatment of a specific problem. By tailoring the therapy to the individual, integrative therapists hope to […]
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What is Animal-Assisted Therapy?

What is Animal-Assisted Therapy? AAT is the use of animal interactions with patients to aid recovery from health problems or to help people cope with certain medical conditions. Those medical providers and therapists who support AAT believe it has many benefits such as helping with personal and social development, increased self-esteem, improved mental health, better […]
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Emotionally focused therapy

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is a type of short-term therapy that is used to improve attachment and bonding in adult relationships. This approach to couples therapy was developed by doctors Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg in the 1980s and is rooted in research on love as an attachment bond. While often used for couples, it has […]
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Gestalt therapy

Gestalt therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on a person’s present life rather than delving into their past experiences. This form of therapy stresses the importance of understanding the context of a person’s life when considering the challenges they face. It also involves taking responsibility rather than placing blame. Gestalt, by definition, refers […]
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Person-centered therapy

Person-centered therapy is a counseling approach that emphasizes the importance of the client’s strengths and perceptions about him or herself. It places a focus on how the client’s thoughts and feelings affect their actions. More specifically, person-centered therapy is grounded in Carl Rogers’ theory of “personhood” which holds that people are inherently good and that they can use their […]
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Dialectical behavior therapy

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a modified type of cognitive behavioral therapy that aims 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 […]
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Mentalization-based therapy

Mentalization-based therapyMentalization-based therapy (MBT) is a form of psychotherapy that helps a person understand their emotions, thoughts, and behavior, and other people’s feelings and thoughts. The main focus of mentalization-based therapy is helping a person living with BPD stop and think before reacting to their emotions and feelings. It helps the person living with BPD recognize […]
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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of talk therapy that can be used with kids, teens, and adults. CBT focuses on the present and the future. It helps people realize they have control over their behaviors. With CBT, people meet with a therapist whether a psychologist, a psychiatrist, or a social worker. They can […]
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Cocaine addiction treatment

Cocaine is a stimulant drug obtained from the leaves of two Coca species native to South America. Cocaine accounts for almost 6 percent of all admissions to drug abuse treatment programs. Cocaine use induces changes in the brain related to other neurotransmitters—including serotonin, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), norepinephrine, and glutamate. There are no specific medications approved […]
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What causes chest pain?

Chest pain appears in many forms, ranging from a sharp stab to a dull ache. Sometimes chest pain feels crushing or burning. In certain cases, the pain travels up the neck, into the jaw, and then spreads to the back or down one or both arms. Many different problems can cause chest pain. The most […]
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