Innovation and experimentation in psychotherapy is a crucial part of figuring out how to help individuals address and overcome various mental health issues. Hopefully these new developments are developed in compassionate and informed collaboration with patients, practiced ethically, and later verified with the scientific method and research. While many evidence-based therapeutic techniques have proven effective, some pseudoscientific approaches have emerged over the years, promising miraculous results but failing...

Are you a new therapist wanting to try some new interventions or a seasoned therapist that is looking for a fresh approach? Try our "cheat sheet" of 80 different therapy techniques from the history of the profession. They might point you in a good direction to research or learn more about something you didnt know about. Many of these are explained on our blog, youtube, podcast, and free therapy worksheets pages too! 1. Visualization Therapy How it works: Clients convert feelings or events into mental images and...

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, science is continually pushing boundaries to uncover novel approaches for improving mental health. One promising avenue gaining traction is synergistic nutrition – a concept where specific combinations of nutrients work together to optimize brain function. While much of this technology is still in its research phase, modern studies are pointing towards exciting pathways that may revolutionize mental health treatment in the future. In this article, we will explore the...

In recent years, the study of microglia, the often-overlooked brain cells, has gained remarkable attention in the field of neuroscience. This newfound focus on microglia is not without reason. Emerging research, particularly the work of Donna Jackson Nakazawa and Iain McGilchrist, has shed light on the pivotal role these tiny cells may play in shaping the future of mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment. In this essay, we will explore the potential implications of microglia research in revolutionizing our...

  I pride myself on, not only having been trained in all of the models of therapy I practice, but also in having been in them as a patient. When I got my comparative religion degree we often talked about the "ah" one experiences while studying how a religion works. In certain cases this was followed by an "ahah" when somewhere along the investigation and research of religion a student feels moved by the numinous quality of what they study. The "ahah" is important in psychotherapy because it is what allows the...

You might have missed some of the most popular posts from the history of our blog and podcast. Remember, Taproot Therapy Collective is only 3 years old, and only 2 years old if you count the birth of the “collective” as there being more therapists than just myself. GetTherapyBirmingham.com has grown quickly, and I wanted to collate some of our most popular and most reshared posts from our blog podcast and social media. We try to write about the state of the art approaches in psychotherapy and trauma treatment. We...