EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION REPROCESSING THERAPY (EMDR)
WHAT IS IT?
EMDR therapy utilizes certain eye movements while processing traumatic events. Primary goals of EMDR include addressing past and current events that trigger distress.
Personalized mental health care
WHAT POPULATION IS THIS TREATMENT USEFUL FOR?
EMDR is typically used when someone is triggered by an event in their past that continues to affect their present.
OUTCOMES OF TREATMENT
It has been found that EMDR has a high success rate in decreasing negative symptoms associated with triggered symptoms.
PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY (PCIT)
WHAT IS IT?
Parent-child interaction therapy encourages appropriate and positive interactions between a parent/caregiver and their child by utilizing consistent discipline techniques and words of affirmation. This therapy is focused on improving the parent-child relationship and behavioral patterns exhibited by the child.
WHAT POPULATION IS THIS TREATMENT USEFUL FOR?
PCIT is useful for children ages two to seven and parent(s) who are willing to be an active part of treatment. PCIT is typically used to work with children who are demonstrating disruptive behaviors.
OUTCOMES OF TREATMENT
Through completion of the PCIT program, the child’s targeted behavior will decrease, the parent will learn more effective techniques for working with their child, and the overall parent-child relationship will improve.
Parent-child therapy for disruptive behavior
SAND TRAY THERAPY
WHAT IS IT?
Sand tray therapy establishes a safe and protected space, where the complexities of the client's inner world can be explored. Often young children, clients place miniature figurines in a small sandbox to express confusing feelings and inner experiences. This creates a visual representation of the client's thoughts and feelings and can reveal unconscious concerns that are inaccessible.
WHAT POPULATION IS THIS TREATMENT USEFUL FOR?
It is an effective technique for kids because children sometimes have a difficult time expressing verbally how they’re feeling.
It can also be effective for kids, teens, and adults who:
- have depression
- have an anxiety disorder
- have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- are autistic
- are grieving
- have learning difficulties
- have low self-esteem
- have physical disabilities
Sand tray therapy for emotional expression in children
PLAY THERAPY
WHAT IS IT?
Play therapy is focused on integrating the natural urge of humans to explore and learn through indirect and directive methods such as creative art expression, role-playing, and sand tray. Play therapy offers people a way to reflect upon their experiences and needs in a method that is traditionally less confrontational.
WHAT POPULATION IS THIS TREATMENT USEFUL FOR?
Play therapy may be used with people of any age.
OUTCOMES OF TREATMENT
Play therapy can provide people with improved communication skills, the ability to express emotions more honestly, develop problem-solving skills, behavior modifications, and a playful way to relate to others.
Play therapy for emotional expression and communication