Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a clinically proven study which utilizes Bilateral Stimulation (BLS) to help patients overcome previous trauma. Francine Shapiro initially developed the therapy to treat PTSD patients - since its beginnings, EMDR has progressed to also have high efficacy rates for depression, anxiety, borderline...
Using CBT to Treat Substance Use Disorders
When it comes to substance use, CBT treats substance use disorders as learned behaviors that can be modified by targeting the underlying belief systems that drive substance use behavior. This approach is based on the cognitive model of substance use, which outlines a multistep process in which continued use or...
CBT Activities for Kids Overcoming Adverse Experiences
When emotions get in the way of a child’s daily life and disrupt their routine, CBT is an effective and developmentally appropriate treatment for a wide range of issues. But creating lasting change in therapy is hard work - especially when your client, who by nature is easily distracted, disengaged,...