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Attachment-based therapy address the effects of early attachment injuries and aims to strengthen a client’s ability to develop secure relationships in the present. Through developing a safe and secure attachment with the therapist, clients are able to address the impacts of early attachment experiences through examining thoughts, emotions, types of communication, behaviors, and perceptions in interpersonal exchanges. Clients are then able to communicate thoughts and emotions more openly and authentically in their current relationships.

CBT examines how thoughts, feelings, physical sensations, and actions are interconnected. Through processing patterns that are no longer serving a client, along with breaking these patterns down into smaller parts, CBT assists in processing overwhelming concerns and adapting new, healthier patterns of thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. CBT is often used to help treat anxiety and depression. 

CPT is a specific form of CBT that has been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms of PTSD. Through creating an impact statement and processing the traumatic event(s) in detail through written, verbal, and/or art expression, CPT helps reduce the ongoing negative impacts of the traumatic event(s) in the present.  

EFT is an approach that assists clients in identifying their emotions, learning how to explore and experience emotions, and understanding them more in an effort to regulate emotions more effectively. EFT is also commonly used in couples therapy. With guidance from the therapist, couples are supported in identifying their emotions and unmet needs, communicating these emotions and needs to their partner, and creating an empathetic understanding of their partner’s emotions in an effort to nurture and strength the attachment bond between the couple.  

Add an answer to tExistential therapy focuses on concepts related to the human experience and creating meaning through exploring one’s own lived experience. Clients are encouraged to face life’s challenges head on, make decisions, create meaning, and accept responsibility for consequences of these decisions. Sessions focus on the client’s present and future circumstances rather than the past.his item.

Gestalt therapy seeks to help integrate behaviors, feelings, and thinking so that intentions and actions are more aligned. The therapist assists the client in becoming more self-aware, to live more in the present moment, and to assume more responsibility for taking care of themself. An emphasis is placed on gaining awareness of the present moment. Clients will discover feelings they may have suppressed or ones that were masked by other emotions, and learn to accept and trust their emotions. This leads to gaining a new sense of self and increases overall awareness.

IPT is a form of therapy in which therapist and client identify the issues and problems of interpersonal relationships. Through exploring their life history, clients are able to recognize problem areas and work toward ways of resolving them.

Narrative therapy utilizes storytelling as a way for the client to separate themselves from the problem. This allows problems to be externalized, rather than internalized. Through doing so, clients are able to gain a new perspective, are empowered to create changes in their patterns and behaviors, and discover meaning from experiences had. This form of therapy also creates space for clients to “rewrite” their life story for a future that reflects who they authentically are, shows what they are capable of, and depicts their life’s purpose. 

Person-centered therapy uses a non-authoritative approach and encourages clients to take more of a lead in discussions. Through this process, clients will discover their own solutions. The role of the therapist is to be a compassionate facilitator, listen without judgment, acknowledge the client's experience, and provide unconditional positive regard.

SE is frequently used to heal trauma and other stress-related disorders. It is a body-oriented approach that focuses on restoring the authentic self through self-regulation, relaxation, wholeness, and aliveness. SE provides a framework for a therapist to assess where a client is “stuck” in the fight/flight/freeze response and offers tools to assist in resolving these fixated physiological states. Rather than just focusing on thoughts and emotions, SE encourages clients to connect with body sensations and responses as a way to identify their emotional and physiological needs in effort to help them regulate themselves.

Strength-based therapy focuses on identifying clients' strengths and areas of resourcefulness, rather than focusing on shortcomings or failures. This approach sets up a positive mindset that helps clients build on their best qualities, find their own strengths, improve resilience, and shift to a more positive worldview. By having a positive attitude toward themselves, clients can create more reasonable expectations of themselves and others.