Other Terminology
EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) was developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987. It is an evidence-based treatment for trauma. EMDR empowers you to work through experiences that have caused you heightened emotions. It involves moving your eyes or hands in a certain way while your therapist guides you to recall certain parts of your memories. EMDR can reduce trauma related symptoms significantly.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy was developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz, PhD, in the 1980’s. It is a non-pathologizing evidenced based model. IFS involves the belief that the mind is made up of “parts” that represent different thoughts, feelings and actions. (Think the “inside out” movies) These parts are referred to as managers and firefighters. There are also parts of personality that have been cut off in order to survive. These are referred to as exhiles. IFS therapy also believes in the higher self in each human being. Your self-energy, when accessed and introduced to various parts of yourself, can lead to healing.
NARM Therapy (Neuro Affective Relational Model) was developed by Dr.Laurence Heller in 2018. It is a therapy method that best treats attachment and developmental trauma. In this model, mindfulness based somatic approaches are used to permit you to connect more safely with yourself, your therapist, and others.
CPT stands for Cognitive Processing Therapy. Similar to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, this type of work involves learning how to challenge any negative thinking patterns that may be contributing to problems in your life. This is a highly structured therapy that involves worksheets, and out of session writing assignments.
DBT stands for Dialectical Behavior Therapy. DBT was founded in the late 1970’s by Marsha M. Linehan. DBT is helpful for people who have experienced childhood trauma and who experience very strong emotions. In DBT, Kelly will teach you the four core skills of Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.