Therapy Approaches

CBT is based on the premise that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are intricately linked. By identifying and challenging unhelpful thought patterns and beliefs, we can change our emotional responses and behaviour. CBT is a deep dive into the dynamics between thoughts, emotions, and actions, offering insights into how these elements influence our current predicaments.

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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic approach blending cognitive-behavioural techniques with acceptance strategies. It aims to help individuals, especially those with borderline personality disorder, enhance emotional regulation, interpersonal skills, distress tolerance, and mindfulness. The therapy emphasises the integration of acceptance and change principles to foster a balanced and effective treatment approach.

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Schema Therapy is a psychotherapeutic approach which integrates cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, and experiential techniques. It focuses on addressing deeply ingrained life patterns, or "schemas," developed in the early years and aims to modify maladaptive coping strategies. The therapy helps individuals to understand and change these patterns, fostering healthier emotional and behavioural responses to improve overall well-being.

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of cognitive-behavioural therapy that promotes mindfulness and acceptance of one's thoughts and emotions. ACT helps individuals build psychological flexibility by encouraging them to identify their values and commit to actions aligned with those values. This approach is effective in addressing various mental health issues through acceptance, mindfulness, and behavioural change.

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Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a powerful therapeutic approach to addressing mental health challenges. It focuses on enhancing intrinsic motivation for positive behaviour change. MI helps individuals explore and resolve ambivalence, a common barrier to change. Therapists, through empathetic and non-judgemental communication, facilitate a collaborative process where clients articulate their own reasons for change.

In the realm of mental health, MI can be effective in addressing issues such as substance abuse, depression, and anxiety. By promoting a client's autonomy and self-efficacy, MI facilitates a genuine commitment to treatment goals, fostering lasting changes in behaviour and mindset particularly in individuals with varying levels of readiness.

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Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) is centred on cultivating self-compassion. Grounded in evolutionary psychology, CFT combines cognitive-behavioural techniques, mindfulness, and imagery exercises to alleviate self-criticism and shame. It aims to foster emotional regulation, resilience, and a compassionate mindset towards oneself and others, particularly in addressing conditions like depression, anxiety, and trauma.

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Interplay therapy has emerged as an effective approach in healing problematic aspects of child development. An Interplay facilitator creates a space for recovery to begin. The following are examples of experiences that can be supported:  birth trauma, hospitalisation, illness, diagnosis, separation anxiety, trauma, abuse, divorce/separation, end of life, birth of siblings, life changes, big emotions, developmental delays, disability, and out of home care.

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The Circle of Security (COS) is an evidence-based approach to parenting which focuses on strengthening the parent/carer/child relationship and promoting secure attachment. Eligible NDIS clients may be able to claim for this service as part of their plan.

Social workers and therapists use the Circle of Security framework to support families within the context of risk and/or early intervention. During the process, relationship problems and challenges can be addressed, and the well-being of the child can be enhanced.

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Sometimes, just talking things out isn't enough - art therapy steps in to fill that gap. It's a path to communicate, concentrate, unwind, connect, and narrate your journey creatively.

Here are the ways art therapy can support you:

• Easing anxiety: combatting anxiety is a tough battle for mind and body. Art therapy offers a chance to quiet your thoughts and relax your muscles.
• Lifting spirits: it's a powerful avenue for expressing deep-seated emotions that are difficult to verbalise.
• Reducing stress: engaging in art allows you to pause overwhelming thoughts and focus on the now.
• Boosting self-esteem: creating art leads to a sense of pride and strengthens your self-belief.
• Finding yourself: through art, you can explore and recognize emotions and ideas previously hidden within you.
• Managing frustration: art therapy provides a constructive way to channel and process feelings of anger, promoting healing instead of harm.

When verbal expression may be a challenge, art therapy provides an inspiring alternative and a valid key to unlocking buried thoughts and emotions. In the process of doing and creating, the mind and body can find new pathways to healing and self-exploration.

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