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Bader and Pearson created the Developmental Model over 30 years ago. This positive, hopeful approach can bring about changes in relationship patterns quickly. If one stops focusing on their partner’s perceived deficits and failings (a powerless experience) and instead focus on one's own growth and development, then one is working on something that is under their own control AND from which and individual will always gain personal benefit, regardless of what their partner chooses to do.
It is a time-sensitive, structured, present-oriented psychotherapy that helps individuals identify goals that are most important to them and overcome obstacles that get in the way. CBT helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way. CBT can be a very helpful tool
DBT is an evidence-based therapy that has proved effective in helping patients develop coping skills that reduce self-destructive behavior and maladaptive patterns of thinking.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an interactive psychotherapy technique used to relieve psychological stress. It is a treatment for trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
During EMDR therapy sessions, you relive traumatic or triggering experiences in brief doses while the therapist directs your eye movements.
EMDR is thought to be effective because recalling distressing events is often less emotionally upsetting when your attention is diverted. This allow
Brainspotting is primarily used in trauma therapy. It has also been shown to assist in injury recovery and help treat physical illness, inattention, stress, and low motivation. Brainspotting is a powerful, focused treatment method that works by identifying, processing and releasing core neurophysiological sources of emotional/body pain, trauma, dissociation and a variety of other challenging symptoms.
Interventions used in the Gottman Method is a +40 year research-based theory that is grounded in the "Sound Relationship House Theory", which specifies nine elements of a healthy relationship.
The Gottman Method aims "to disarm conflicting verbal communication; increase intimacy, respect, and affection; remove barriers that create a feeling of stagnancy, and create a heightened sense of empathy and understanding within the context of the relationship."
IFS is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on a client’s internal “parts” and “Self.” From an IFS perspective, the mind is considered to be naturally made up of multiple sub-parts within each individual’s mental system. These sub-personalities take on different roles, such as an inner critic or inner child, and consist of wounded parts and painful feelings like anger and shame.
The goal of IFS is to help clients access "Self" so that they can heal wounded parts and bring their minds into balance. IFS is an evidence-based practice used to treat a range of mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance abuse, and eating disorders.