Treatment Approaches
EMDR
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment technique. EMDR involves moving the eyes while processing traumatic memories.
Why is this treatment used?
This form of therapy doesn't require talking about the details of the trauma. Instead EMDR reprocesses the negative thoughts of the experience.
EMDR can treat trauma, anxiety, and PTSD.
For more information go to www.emdria.org
Gottman Method
John Gottman tested the components of an enduring relationship for over 40 years. Psychologists John and Julie Gottman created the clinical treatment framework known as the Gottman Method and started the Gottman Institute.
Couples participate in both individual and conjoint sessions. Then they can choose to complete a relationship assessment questionnaire and will be provided results for an ongoing treatment plan.
One of the main principles of the Gottman Method is that couples require five times more positive interactions than negative ones. Negatives interactions hurt more than positive ones heal. Some causes of conflict could include, but are not limited to, in-laws and extended family, intimacy, communication, financial concerns, and parenting differences.
Due to these principles, the Gottman Method focuses on developing skills and understanding needed for partners to turn to each other to get their needs met, manage conflict, and continue fondness and admiration. It also helps build tools for reaction and reparation when couples are disconnected.
For more information go to www.gottman.com
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a psychological treatment for a range of problems, including depression, anxiety, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and mental illness. CBT usually involves efforts to change thinking patterns.
For more information go to www.beckinstitute.org
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a short-term goal-focused evidence-based approach that helps clients change by building solutions rather than focusing on the problem. Individuals and couples are guided through SFBT to focus on what they can do to make a change.
For more information go to www.solutionfocused.net