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Embarking on the journey of parenthood can feel like setting out on an uncharted adventure. When your family brings together roots from different cultures, the expedition becomes even more thrilling! 🌍
Within narrative therapy, there is a basic assumption that individuals organize and make meaning of their identities and experiences through stories/narratives. Narrative therapy takes environmental, social, and cultural context into consideration and understands that they cannot be separated from the problems people face.
Expressive Arts Therapy is an experiential mode of therapy which means one is invited to journey through their inner world and discover other ways of seeing oneself. I work with images, movement, story, music, mindfulness, and free play to support one’s process.
Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) is rooted in a deep belief in the healing power of families. Caregivers are supported to gain skills in supporting the interruption of symptoms and maladaptive behaviours (e.g., anxiety, depression, self-harming).
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on the theory that cognitions (thoughts and visual images) influence our emotions and behaviour; A cognitive-behavioral approach involves collaboration between client and therapist in identifying, evaluating and modifying unhelpful automatic thoughts which are obstacles to client goals.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a structured therapeutic approach primarily used in couples therapy. It focuses on understanding and reshaping emotional responses and patterns within relationships.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral therapy. It encourages individuals to accept their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting against them, promoting psychological flexibility.
Existential Therapy is a philosophical approach that explores the fundamental questions of human existence, such as the meaning of life, freedom, responsibility, and mortality.
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) integrates traditional psychotherapy with body-centered practices. It recognizes the connection between the mind and body, focusing on how unresolved trauma and emotional experiences manifest physically.
EMDR is a therapy that helps people deal with upsetting experiences, especially traumas like accidents or difficult memories.
People often ask, “What can counselling really do for me?” or “Is it just talking about my problems?” We’re here to unshroud the mystery and lay out the wondrous benefits of counselling! 🕵️♀️
Today, let’s chat about something close to our hearts: who we are, and how we figure that out. In a world filled with so many voices, sometimes it's hard to hear our own. Let's take a gentle walk through the garden of identity and self-discovery. 🌸
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