Therapies
10 Reasons Why Group Therapy Works
By Karen Williams, MS, LAC Intensive Outpatient Program Clinical Manager at Promises Scottsdale Group therapy works because it creates connection and reduces toxic shame through open, honest communication. Many aspects of the group dynamic […]
3 Brain and Body Based Therapies That Can Help Heal Preverbal Trauma
By Natalia Balsundaram, Trauma Therapist, Promises, Young Adult Program Lily was so excited about becoming a mother. She lovingly collected baby items and built a nursery for her first child. She couldn’t wait to […]
6 Ways DBT Can Help You Handle Distress
By Kelsey Harper, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist and Program Director at Promises Malibu Some people can sail through a crisis or upsetting event while others are overwhelmed by mild stress. What’s your coping style? One […]
What Is the Difference Between Biofeedback Therapy and Neurofeedback Therapy?
Biofeedback therapy is the general term for a range of techniques that rely on information provided by your own body to help you improve your physical or mental well-being. One of the many methods […]
Hypnosis Might Help You Overcome Addiction
Research into hypnosis as a treatment tool for addiction has shown that this alternative practice can help some people. Results are mixed, though, and it seems that the strategy is best used as a […]
Blending Psychodrama and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Treat Addiction
A new twist on cognitive behavioral therapy is gaining traction in the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction. It uses techniques from psychodrama, an experiential role play therapy, layered over the research-based favorite, cognitive […]
Think This, Not That: How to Use CBT to Manage Stress
Our minds can greatly help or hinder our ability to cope with stress. And it turns out that managing stress well relies heavily on the way we think when we’re under pressure. The wrong […]
Clinicians of Varying Backgrounds Can Successfully Deliver Prolonged Exposure Therapy
While professional experience has some impact on the course of prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD, all well-trained practitioners can effectively administer this form of treatment, according to recent findings from a team of American […]
The One-Hour-Per-Week Therapy Session
Therapy has become almost commonplace in the modern era, at least throughout the developed world. As therapy has become run-of-the-mill, the one-hour-per-week therapy session has become standard along with it.
How Person-Centered Therapy Provides a Safe Space to Explore Addiction
By Jana Albright, MA, CATC-IV Primary Therapist, Promises Malibu
Acupuncture for Addiction
Acupuncture for addiction is becoming an increasingly popular therapy. It is not a cure for addiction, but it does help to reduce uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms, which in turn makes it more likely that someone […]
Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Part 2
[Read Part 1 here] Uses for CBT For many years, CBT was used primarily to treat anxiety disorders and depression. However, over the years it has gained recognition as an effective therapy for a […]
Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Part 1
Many people have the false impression that psychotherapy always involves years of tedious exploration of the subconscious mind in order to get to the root of whatever ails them. In the movie Pretty Woman, […]
Neurofeedback for Addiction Treatment
New treatment techniques that can help those who struggle with substance abuse are always welcome news to those impacted by addiction. One of the most exciting developments in addiction treatment is neurofeeedback therapy. Based […]
Five Obstacles to Effective Therapy
Whether you have a serious psychiatric disorder, such as major depression or OCD, or are struggling with a major life issue, such as going through a painful divorce, therapy can be highly effective and […]
