Category: Therapeutic approaches
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Why I’ve decided to be an IFS informed therapist, not IFS Institute certified therapist (for the moment)
Internal Family Systems, or IFS has taken the therapy world by storm as a model for dealing with the various parts of ourselves. Many clients are looking for IFS therapists but might be confused by what’s on offer. At the moment, you can only call yourself an “IFC Certified Therapist” if you have trained at…
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Gabor Mate: video on trauma and partner choice
This is a really interesting video, and one which I’ll keep coming back to because it’s so rich in content and food for thought. If you haven’t got an hour to spend watching the video, the summary below may be helpful. Video Summary: This interview with Dr. Gabor Mate explores the profound impact of childhood…
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What is Gestalt therapy?
Gestalt Therapy: A Holistic Approach to Mental Well-being Gestalt therapy is a unique form of psychotherapy that emphasizes personal responsibility and focuses on the individual’s experience in the present moment, the therapist-client relationship, the environmental and social contexts of a person’s life, and the self-regulating adjustments people make as a result of their overall situation.…