Understanding the Window of Tolerance in Trauma Therapy The concept of the Window of Tolerance, developed by Dr. Dan Siegel, has become an essential framework in trauma-informed psychotherapy. It describes the optimal zone of arousal in which a person can function...
Psychotherapy
Understanding the Window of Tolerance in Trauma Therapy
Panic in the Therapy Room: Grounding vs. Internal Family Systems
Panic in the Therapy Room: Grounding vs. Internal Family Systems When someone experiences a panic attack during therapy, the typical response is to help them “ground” — reconnecting with the present moment through the five senses, breathwork, or body awareness. This...
Book Review: Mindsight by Daniel J. Siegel
Book Review: Mindsight by Daniel J. Siegel Daniel J. Siegel’s Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation (2010) presents a compelling integration of neuroscience and psychotherapy, grounded in what he terms interpersonal neurobiology. Aimed at both...
What Is Pesso Boyden Therapy? A Look at Its Role in Psychotherapy
What Is Pesso Boyden Therapy? A Look at Its Role in Psychotherapy Pesso Boyden System Psychomotor (PBSP) is a body-based therapeutic approach developed by dancer and therapist Albert Pesso and his wife Diane Boyden-Pesso in the 1960s. While rooted in psychotherapeutic...
The Pros and Cons of Using Touch in Psychotherapy
The Pros and Cons of Using Touch in Psychotherapy Touch is one of the most primal forms of communication, and its potential role in psychotherapy is both powerful and controversial. While some clinicians find therapeutic touch helpful for building rapport and...
An Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS)
An Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS) What Is Internal Family Systems? Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a transformative psychotherapeutic approach developed by Dr Richard C. Schwartz in the 1980s. Rooted in systems theory, IFS views the mind as being...
How Mearns’ Concept of Relational Depth Informs a Relational Model of Counselling
Mearns’ work on relational depth has been influential in shaping how practitioners understand and develop meaningful connections with their clients. At its core, relational depth refers to moments of profound contact and mutual understanding. By integrating these...
Exploring Petruska Clarkson’s Five Relationship Modalities
Exploring Petruska Clarkson’s Five Relationship Modalities Petruska Clarkson proposed five distinct ways in which therapist and client connect. Each modality reflects a different facet of the therapeutic alliance, helping us understand the complexity and richness of...
The Danger of Relying on the Child Ego State in Transactional Analysis
The Danger of Relying on the Child Ego State in Transactional Analysis John Lanchester’s quote in Whoops! about the perils of relying on misleading information provides a compelling analogy for the dangers of being overly dependent on the Child Ego State in...
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