This month, our featured associate is Elizabeth Dausch. One of her primary modalities is Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), and in this blog, she offers an insightful introduction to how it works and why it matters. You can also learn more about Elizabeth from our Conversations with Clinicians Interview. As a therapist, I’m continually struck by how many tools and...[ read more ]
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide prevention often involves traditional talk therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). These approaches focus on exploring thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, guiding individuals through verbal expression. However, for some, words may not always be sufficient or accessible. Alternative therapies offer individuals diverse ways to access their emotions, process trauma,...[ read more ]
We attend therapy for a variety of different reasons. Sometimes group therapy is the best option for resolving certain issues. Sometimes individual therapy is the better choice. While nearly any issue can theoretically be addressed in either setting, there are certain issues that lend themselves better to groups vs. individual sessions and vice versa. Issues Commonly Addressed in Group Therapy...[ read more ]
Deciding between group therapy and individual therapy can be a significant step in your mental health journey. Each format has its unique benefits and drawbacks, and understanding these can help you decide what is right for you right now. Group Therapy Pros and Cons There are obviously pros and cons to any type of therapy including group therapy. Some examples:...[ read more ]
Group therapy is a powerful therapeutic approach that leverages the collective strength and shared experiences of individuals to foster healing and personal growth. Both individual and group therapy have unique strengths and benefits. Here are ten common benefits of therapy groups. 1. Support and Encouragement One of the most significant benefits of group therapy is the profound sense of support...[ read more ]
There are many different ways to approach therapy for addiction / substance use. You may want to quit using all substances or some substances, reduce your use, reduce the harms associated with your use, or make no changes and just discuss the role it's playing in your life right now. Those are all perfectly okay ways to show up to...[ read more ]
There are many different types of therapy. In fact, most therapists practice more than one modality so that they can adjust their techniques to the needs of different clients. So, it's hard to say for sure what the best type of therapy for anxiety it is. And when you factor in that there are different types of anxiety and of...[ read more ]
Many therapists here at the Center for Mindful Psychotherapy draw upon mindfulness practices as a part of their client work. However, what does that really mean? What is mindfulness in therapy? What will it look like to speak with a therapist who incorporates this technique? Moreover, is it the right approach for you? Mindfulness in therapy means more than you might...[ read more ]