therapeutic approaches
AT SOLACE PSYCHOLOGY
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At Solace Psychology, we believe in treating the individual as a whole, meaning that we will work together to achieve overall life balance and wellness. Depending on your needs and preferences our Psychologists will use a variety of evidence-based approaches, as we do not believe in the "one approach fits all" perspective. We all bring unique strengths and challenges to the table and it is important to honour these. Your Psychologist will work with you to establish goals for therapy and a roadmap, so that you feel comfortable and at ease with the process.
Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen. - Brené Brown
Person-Centered Therapy
Our Psychologists primarily work from a person-centered approach, meaning that we will meet you where you are at in your healing journey. Our job is to guide and walk along side you as you discover your inner strengths and capabilities. Our work will be grounded in respect, non-judgment, acceptance, and trust. No matter what you are going through, we are here to help you find your way through.
Approaches That Our Psychologists Draw Upon:
ACT incorporates value-based work into treatment approaches, as well as aspects of mindfulness. Some key themes involved in ACT include being mindful and present in the moment, working on acceptance, committed action towards coping with life’s struggles, and using self-identified values to do so. Read more…
Children express their emotional experiences and needs through creative methods using art and play. Play is the language of children, so when we use play in therapy, we can get a glimpse into a child’s inner world. Read more…
Attachment-Based Therapy benefits individuals including children, as well as couples and families. It can help with concerns that arise as a result of negative early life experiences – for instance, difficulties in forming meaningful relationships with others, experiencing fear of abandonment or being alone, self-esteem issues, and many others. Read more…
CBT is the gold-standard treatment approach for anxiety, depression, and other mental disorders. Research shows that CBT can even be more effective than medication, and have longer-lasting effects. CBT teaches you how to break the cycle of negative, distorted thinking that often leads to emotional distress and unhealthy behaviours, like isolation and avoidance. You will learn valuable tools to rewire your brain and change how you view yourself and your future. Read more…
If you describe yourself as highly emotional or moody, are easily triggered, and tend to have ongoing crisis situations, DBT may be the right fit for you. DBT teaches you how to manage distress, express your emotions effectively, live in the present moment, and rebuild meaningful relationships with those you love. Read more…
EFT draws on attachment and love in relationships. You and your loved one will learn how to change the way you both respond to each other to foster a healthier, more effective communication pattern. You both will learn how to really understand each other’s perspectives, as well as support and comfort each other in ways that really work. Trust, emotional safety, and comfort are all strengthened as you attend therapy together. Read more…
EMDR is the first line treatment for healing from emotional distress relate to past trauma (or PTSD symptomology). EMDR heals the core of your pain so that your past does not continue to trigger and distress you. Read more…
The Gottman Method Couples Therapy was developed by world-renowned psychologists Julie and John Gottman. Based on 40+ years of clinical experience and intensive research on relationships, the Gottman method is an evidence-based and scientifically sound therapy that provides couples with specific tools to help them build the foundation for a lasting relationship. In Gottman couples therapy we focus on emotion, skill-building for managing conflict, developing new skills for enhancing friendship, and creating a system of shared meaning. Read more…
Mindfulness and meditation allow you to slow down and recharge, so that you can focus on how you are actually doing. As you allow yourself space to let go of daily stressors, you can become anchored in the present moment. This brings you to a place of being grounded, calm, and at peace. Read more…
Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) is an evidence-based, future-focused, and goal-directed therapeutic approach. It focuses on helping us build solutions to present situations, rather than placing focus on past problems. SFT is a hopeful, positive channel for formulating, motivating, achieving, and sustaining our desired behavioural changes. Read more…
Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a naturalistic therapeutic approach that offers a new and hopeful perspective on healing trauma through body-oriented interventions. Developed by Dr. Peter Levine, it provides a framework to assess where a person is “stuck” in the fight, flight, or freeze responses and provides clinical tools to resolve these fixated psychological states. SE is beneficial for treating trauma and stressor-related disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, grief, substance use disorders, PTSD, and chronic pain. Read more…
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