Although talking to someone who is there to support and listen empathically is certainly helpful, effective psychotherapy can be so much more than that. Especially when confronting intense emotions and negative behavioral patterns, there are more advanced techniques that can provide faster relief and progress with more lasting results.
Traditional CBT and DBT are quite valuable and often necessary stabilizing strategies. However, modalities such as EMDR and Somatic Experiencing as well as the Safe and Sound Protocol can encourage a shift in the nervous system to elicit a deeper, more powerful recovery. Blending in an internal parts perspective can also amplify results.
These techniques are often necessary to heal from traumatic experiences, whether recent or experienced long ago. Most of us can recognize the really big "T" traumas, such as natural disasters, war, serious accidents and violent assault. But there are so many kinds of traumatic experience that can impact us across the lifespan. The loss of a pet, or a break up may be traumatic. Surgeries and chronic pain and health issues can also be experienced as traumatic and have lingering effects. The mind-body approach inherent in these techniques is a good match for those suffering in these ways.
Choosing a therapist who has undergone intensive training, developed a varied skillset, and has extensive experience using it ultimately can save time and lead to better results. It is even possible to find yourself feeling better than ever.
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