Therapy Approaches
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts by interrogating and uprooting negative or irrational beliefs. Considered a solutions-oriented form of talk therapy, CBT rests on the idea that thoughts and perceptions influence behavior.
- Thoughts
- Behaviors
- Feelings
Solution Based Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy (SBF) is a method of talk therapy that allows the client to think through solutions to a problem by asking goal-oriented questions. Since the client is the expert in their life, they usually have the solutions but just need some help thinking through the situation. Goal-oriented talk is preferred to problem-oriented talk.
- Focusing on the Positive
- Find the exceptions
- Small changes lead to larger changes
Attachment Therapy
Attachment theory’s principal aim is to identify the relationship style that each person has had with their childhood caregiver or parent. It explains the rules, concepts, and emotions that influence the quality of relationships. Although we can not change the beginning, we can use it to write a different end. Common questions:
- Am I worthy of being loved?
- Are others reliable and trustworthy?
Christian Coping Skills
Finding Ways to Flourish filters evidence-based theories, spiritual principles, and psychology through God’s Word to help clients understand the true meaning of complete happiness and wholeness.
- Christian Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Meditation on Scripture
- Prayer: The Lord’s Prayer, Psalms, and Songs
Motivational Interviewing
A conversation that directs, guides, and follows a motivation to change. Personal behaviors change when an individual's values and interests are integrated into the dialogue. Resolving ambivalence, and mixed feelings happen with the skillful art of guiding a conversation with:
- Collaboration
- Encouragement
- Kindle
- Support