Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a structured therapeutic method of psychotherapy with a strong educational component designed to provide skills for managing intense emotions and negotiating social relationships. This therapy method was developed to address self-destructive impulses of chronic suicidal patients, it is also the treatment of choice for borderline personality disorder, emotion dysregulation, and several other psychiatric conditions.
The “dialectic” in dialectical behavior therapy is an acknowledgment that real life is complex, and health is not a static thing, but an ongoing process. Implementing continuous Socratic dialogue with the self and others. The goal is aimed at balancing negative thoughts and behaviors while investigating the truth of powerful negative emotions.
DBT acknowledges the need for change in a context of acceptance of situations and recognizes the constant flux of feelings—many of them contradictory—without having to get caught up in them. Participants will understand and accept that thought is an inherently messy process. DBT is itself an interplay of science and practice.
Eco-Systemic Family Therapy
Eco-Systemic Family Based Therapy focuses on improving the family’s dynamics by analyzing and reorganizing family relationships to establishing clearer boundaries between family members. The therapist works to understand the family structure and identifies patterns of interaction that may be dysfunctional, such as enmeshment, disengagement, or power struggles.
Family sessions can be conducted on-line or in the home and can provide the therapist observable family interactions and patterns of communication. The therapist can identify and guide the family to restructuring misaligned family roles, improving communication, and setting appropriate boundaries to promote healthier family relationships. This model can assist families with conflict resolution, improved cooperation and to help develop healthier, more supportive relationships.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT is based on the idea that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, and that changing negative or distorted thought patterns can lead to changes in behavior and emotional responses. It is often used to treat anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral problems.
Online CBT sessions can include interactive exercises, such as thought records, cognitive restructuring, and behavior tracking, which are easily adapted to virtual platforms. Therapists can help children and teens identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier, more balanced ones.
Benefits for Children and Adolescents: CBT helps young clients develop problem-solving skills, manage anxiety, and combat negative thinking, which is crucial for mental health and development. It also allows children and families to work on strategies to handle academic pressures, social challenges, and self-esteem issues.
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