by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 17, 2024 | Evidence Based Practice and Research Psychology, Models of Psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? In the 1990s, a peculiar trend emerged among car enthusiasts: transforming humble Honda Civics into pseudo-supercars by gluing on rocket fins, spoilers, and other garish modifications. The goal was to mimic the look of elite Ferraris and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 7, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, History of Psychotherapy, Models of Psychotherapy
What is Mindfulness-Based Relationship Enhancement Therapy? Mindfulness-Based Relationship Enhancement (MBRE) is an innovative therapeutic approach that combines the principles of mindfulness with relationship-focused interventions. This therapy is designed to help...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 7, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Models of Psychotherapy
What is PACT Therapy? The Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT) is an innovative and integrative form of couples therapy developed by Dr. Stan Tatkin. PACT combines attachment theory, neuroscience, and arousal regulation to help couples create and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 7, 2024 | Historical Events, History of Psychotherapy, Models of Psychotherapy
What is The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy? The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy is an influential approach to working with couples that was pioneered by Ellyn Bader and Peter Pearson in the 1980s. Drawing on attachment theory, object relations,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 7, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Models of Psychotherapy
What is Discernent Counseling? Discernment Counseling is a relatively new form of brief couples therapy specifically designed for couples where one partner is “leaning out” of the relationship—and not sure that regular marriage counseling would...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 7, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Models of Psychotherapy
What is Encounter-Centered Couples Therapy Encounter-Centered Couples Therapy (EcCT) is an innovative approach to couples therapy that emphasizes the importance of authentic, emotionally engaged encounters between partners. This article provides an in-depth...