Self and Relational Therapy
Humanistic/Psychodynamic approaches to Self & Relationship explore how an individual’s innate drive for growth and self-actualization (Humanistic perspective) interacts with and is shaped by unconscious conflicts and early relationship experiences (Psychodynamic perspective) to influence present personality and interpersonal dynamics.
Modalities
IPSRT (Interpersonal Social Rhythm Therapy)
Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) is designed to help people with mood disorders improve their symptoms by understanding and working with their biological and social rhythms. It is an evidence-based therapy that emphasizes techniques to improve medication adherence, manage stressful life events, and reduce disruptions in their social rhythms or daily routines. It addresses underlying disturbances in biologic rhythms common to individuals with mood disorders by helping them develop more regular routines, thereby improving mood. IPSRT also teaches patients skills that help them protect against the development of future episodes.
Person Centred Therapy
Person – Centred Therapy, developed by Carl Rogers in the 1940s and 1950s, is a humanistic approach that emphasizes creating a supportive environment where clients can freely explore their thoughts and feelings without judgment. The therapist provides empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness to foster self-awareness and self-acceptance in the client. Key principles of this therapy include a belief in the client’s innate potential for growth, a non-directive approach where clients are encouraged to find their solutions, and the therapist’s demonstration of empathy, unconditional acceptance, and authenticity. The ultimate goal of this approach is self-actualization, promoting personal growth and emotional healing.
Schema Therapy
Schema Therapy, developed by Jeffrey Young, integrates elements from various therapies to address deeply rooted maladaptive schemas—patterns formed in childhood. It focuses on identifying these schemas, understanding coping styles like avoidance or overcompensation, and promoting emotional healing through a supportive therapeutic relationship. The therapy also addresses “schema modes,” emotional states triggered by stress. Its goal is to help clients become aware of and change unhealthy patterns, fostering healthier ways of thinking and behaving, particularly in relationships. Schema Therapy is often used for treating personality disorders, chronic depression, and anxiety..