She carefully applies the thoughtfully designed elements of schema therapy to her keen knowledge of this subject matter and offers her readers easily accessible strategies for transforming
painful life patterns into healthy responses.»
Not exact matches
The reality is that every one of us has created some negative
pattern in our
lives, usually at an early age in
life, where we discovered that when we experienced
painful feelings, usually around violations of love (identity) and trust (safety), we found a way of coping that helped us survive.
In groups this truth becomes experiential as the
painful dying of
life - constricting defenses and
patterns of relating precedes rebirth to more intimate, vital relationships.
The analyst helps the unhappy patient notice destructive
patterns in his own
life, especially where he avoids
painful memories or feelings.
When you examine your
painful life experiences and notice that there are common
patterns that are repeated, it is an indication that will help you identify toxic emotions and limiting beliefs that are a high priority for you to work on.
DBT groups are helpful for those in recovery as participants learn skills to work through
painful feelings without a substance, decrease addictive behaviors, get unstuck from emotional or behavioral
patterns, learn to be present in the moment and participate fully in
life, let go of shame and judgments of self and others, and utilize assertive communication.
Whether you find yourself stuck in old
patterns or
life changes, I can provide support, discovery and insight that can help you move through
painful issues to a
life with more joy, meaning and peace.»
This means you'll review your thoughts, emotions and belief systems, be able to make sense of recurring
patterns, discover ways you avoid
painful feelings and learn how early -
life memories have built up defence mechanisms (such as denial, repression and projections) over the years, as a way to help you «get through» things.
«For those who are struggling with
painful relationship
patterns, trauma, or abuse, or those who are in the midst of a personal
life change, I offer a holistic approach to creating change.
I find it rewarding to journey along with my clients helping them process
painful emotions, overcome negative thought
patterns and find new ways of looking at
life and their histories.
Very commonly couples get stuck in negative relationship
patterns that can be confusing and
painful, and keep the relationship and each partner from
living to their full potential.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), is known as an effective therapy for trauma / PTSD, but it is also applicable to any
life issue like grief, where we are overwhelmed by emotions and may be triggered into
painful thoughts and destructive behavior
patterns.
People often repeat
painful, unsatisfying
patterns in their
lives.
The focus of our work can be any
pattern which makes it difficult for you to meet your responsibilities, which are
painful or which cause you to miss the joy in
life.