Could interventions that focus on emotions provide relief for clients who suffer from chronic back pain? That’s the idea behind Psychophysiologic System Relief Therapy (PSRT). And research is beginning to emerge that supports this approach as an effective, evidence-based treatment for chronic pain. But what exactly is it? PSRT, a term coined by Michael Donnino, […]
Coherence Therapy – What Is It?
There’s one approach to treating trauma that I’ve been hearing experts refer to more and more lately (in conversation, and also in a couple of recent workshops we’ve hosted). It’s Coherence Therapy. But what exactly is that? Well in short, it’s a framework designed to help clients overwrite conditioned emotional responses associated with traumatic memories. […]
Hope, Gratitude, and Long-Term Wellbeing
Let’s face it – there’s a lot going on in the world today that could leave us feeling hopeless. I’m talking about worldwide conflicts, personal and political violence, environmental concerns, and poverty and food insecurity – just to name a few. And then, there are our own personal concerns about health, finances, and relationships – […]
Helping Clients Navigate Political Differences this Holiday Season
For many clients, the holiday season is all about connecting with family and friends. But this year, with the US election not very far in the rearview, holiday gatherings might feel a little more emotionally charged. . . . . . especially if your client has dear friends and family who are politically across the […]
An IFS Approach to Help Clients When Regret Prolongs Their Grief – with Richard Schwartz, PhD
It’s not unusual for clients to experience feelings of regret after losing someone or something they hold dear. But according to Dick Schwartz, PhD, there are two specific forms of regret that can prolong a client’s grief. So in the video below, Richard shares an Internal Family Systems approach for targeting both types of regret […]