Treatment Modalities

Art Therapy

A therapy that integrates psychotherapeutic techniques with the creative process; encouraging intuitive self- expression through painting, drawing, photography, sculpting, ect.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A talk therapy focused on modifying negative thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses associated with psychological distress. (Psych Central, 2016)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on the psychosocial aspects of therapy, emphasizing the importance of a collaborative relationship, support for the client, and the development of skills for dealing with highly emotional situations (Psych Central, 2016)

Psychotherapy

Treatment of mental or behavioral disorders through talk therapy.

Meditation

Improves mental health and helps with relaxation. It is to engage in contemplation or reflection; or to engage in focused mental exercise (such as concentration on one's breathing or repetition of a mantra).

Reiki

A healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the patient's body and restore physical and emotional well-being.

"All dreams help to move an individual dreamer toward a greater understanding of confusing emotions, greater expressive strength and clarity, and greater integration and conscious focus of shattered personal energies."

- Recurring Dream Symbols, Kathleen Sullivan

Dream Work

Dreams are such a powerful way to connect to the subconscious. For many, including myself, working with dreams is a spiritual practice. Dreams play an important role in learning about ourselves and they offer us crucial information by which we can solve problems as well as deal with emotional and mental stress. Dreams are a way we can also receive Divine guidance, and learn the language of symbols. The goal isn’t necessarily to find a definitive interpretation or truth, but to find meaning and emotional balance. Waking life becomes richer and difficult emotions are more easily processed.

Therapeutic Photography

Resources

“Exploring the Self through Photography: Activities for Use in Group Work”

Book by Claire Craig

“Phototherapy Techniques: Exploring the Secrets of Personal Snapshots and Family Albums”

Book by Judy Weiser

Therapeutic photography is different form photo therapy in that therapeutic photography is a self directed exploration of an individuals personal process. It can be done alone or with a friend vs. with a therapist.