STEPS TOWARDS MENTAL FITNESS

Integrative Therapy Conducted

Integrative family therapy is a form of psychotherapy that combines different techniques from various therapeutic orientations to suit the needs of each client and their family. Some of the common techniques used in integrative family therapy include:

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): This technique helps clients identify and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs that affect their emotions and behaviors. CBT also teaches clients coping skills and problem-solving strategies to deal with stressful situations.

Somatic experiencing: This technique helps clients release trauma and stress that are stored in the body. Somatic experiencing involves paying attention to bodily sensations, emotions, and memories, and using gentle movements, touch, and breathing to facilitate healing.

Psychodynamic psychotherapy: This technique helps clients explore their unconscious motivations, conflicts, and patterns that influence their relationships and behaviors. Psychodynamic psychotherapy also helps clients gain insight into their childhood experiences and how they affect their current functioning.

Sensory integration: This technique helps clients improve their sensory processing and regulation, which can affect their mood, attention, and learning. Sensory integration involves exposing clients to different types of sensory stimuli, such as sounds, textures, smells, and colors, and helping them adjust their responses to them.

Mindfulness: This technique helps clients cultivate awareness of the present moment, without judgment or attachment. Mindfulness helps clients reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, and increase self-compassion and acceptance. Mindfulness can be practiced through meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, and other activities.