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Mental & Emotional modalities that improve mental clarity, emotional resilience, and psychological health by exploring thought patterns, emotional regulation, stress management, and behavioural change.
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Drumming Circles are group gatherings where participants engage in rhythmic drumming, often led by a facilitator, to achieve therapeutic, communal, or spiritual goals. These circles provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to express themselves creatively, connect with others, and experience the healing power of rhythm.
Ecopsychology is an interdisciplinary field that explores the relationship between human psychology and the natural world, emphasizing the interconnectedness of personal well-being and environmental health.
Ecotherapy, also known as Green Therapy or Nature Therapy, refers to therapeutic practices that integrate interactions with the natural environment to promote mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Dowsing is an ancient divination practice used to detect and work with subtle energies, such as ley lines, water sources, minerals, and energy vortexes, to facilitate holistic healing, spiritual alignment, and resource location.
Acupressure is a traditional Chinese healing technique that has been practiced for thousands of years. It involves applying pressure to specific points on the body, known as acupoints, to stimulate energy flow (Qi) and promote healing.
The Akashic Records are believed to be a metaphysical compendium that holds all human events, thoughts, words, emotions, and intentions that have occurred throughout time, encompassing past, present, and future.
Art therapy is a creative therapeutic approach that facilitates emotional expression, self-awareness, and healing through art-making. It utilizes various techniques to help individuals explore and process difficult emotions. Research supports its effectiveness in improving mental health, notably in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, especially in trauma survivors and individuals with psychosis.
Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic approach that utilises hypnosis, a state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility, to facilitate positive changes in thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
Meditation is a mind-body practice that involves focusing attention and cultivating awareness to achieve a state of mental clarity, emotional calm, and inner peace.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based, structured eight-week programme developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn that integrates mindfulness meditation, body awareness, and gentle yoga to help individuals manage stress, pain, illness, and psychological difficulties
Mindfulness is a mental practice that involves paying deliberate attention to the present moment, with openness, curiosity, and acceptance, without judgment or attachment to thoughts or emotions.
Neurofeedback is a therapeutic technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity, most commonly through electroencephalography (EEG), to teach individuals how to self-regulate their brain function, aiming to improve various cognitive, emotional, and physiological processes.
Quantum Biofeedback is a non-invasive therapy that utilises advanced biofeedback technology to assess and regulate physiological functions, emotions, and energy patterns.
Radionics involves the use of instruments to detect and treat imbalances in the body's energy fields. Practitioners believe that these imbalances can be identified and corrected through the use of specific frequencies and patterns.
Music Therapy is a specialised therapeutic practice that utilises music interventions to address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. It is an established clinical intervention delivered by trained professionals.
Floatation Therapy, also known as sensory deprivation therapy or REST (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy), is a holistic wellness practice that involves floating effortlessly in a highly concentrated Epsom salt solution within a specially designed light-proof and sound-proof tank or pod
Water Meditation is a mindfulness practice that utilises water as a focal point for meditation, either through visualisation, sensory engagement, or direct interaction with water.
Pursed Lip Breathing is a simple, yet effective breathing technique that involves inhaling slowly through the nose and exhaling in a controlled manner through pursed lips.
Breath Focus is a simple yet powerful mindfulness technique that involves concentrating on your breath, often whilst using a specific word, phrase, or image to help you focus and relax.
4-7-8 Breathing is a rhythmic breathing technique developed by Dr. Andrew Weil, which involves inhaling for 4 counts, holding the breath for 7 counts, and exhaling for 8 counts
Diaphragmatic Breathing, also known as belly breathing or abdominal breathing, is a breathing technique that fully engages the diaphragm, a large muscle located at the base of the lungs
Vision Boarding is a powerful creative visualisation technique that involves crafting a collage of images, words, and phrases representing an individual's goals, dreams, and aspirations.
Thought Field Therapy (TFT) is a psychotherapeutic approach that combines elements of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), energy psychology, and acupressure to treat emotional and psychological issues by addressing disruptions in the body's energy field or "thought field."
Guided Meditation is a structured form of meditation where an individual is verbally led through a meditative experience by a practitioner or recorded audio.
The Healing Codes is an alternative therapeutic modality that integrates energy healing techniques, focused intention, and positive affirmations. It aims to address a wide range of physical, emotional, and relational issues by targeting and releasing stress stored within the body's cellular memory.
The Emotion Code and The Body Code are belief change modalities developed by Dr. Bradley Nelson. They focus on identifying and releasing trapped emotions and imbalances in the body's energy system to promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Stream of Consciousness Writing is a literary technique and therapeutic practice that involves writing continuously without filtering or editing one's thoughts. This method allows you, the writer, to explore your inner thoughts and feelings freely, promoting self-awareness, emotional expression, and creativity.
Resonance Repatterning is a belief change modality that integrates principles of quantum physics with holistic healing practices to identify and transform unconscious patterns contributing to physical, emotional, and mental imbalances.
Rapid Eye Technology (RET) is an alternative therapeutic modality that combines rhythmic eye movement techniques with guided imagery and other sensory inputs. It aims to facilitate rapid emotional stress release, trauma processing, and belief system restructuring.
PSYCH-K is a therapeutic approach that aims to transform limiting subconscious beliefs into empowering ones, using a combination of principles from psychology, kinesiology, and neuroscience.
Primal Therapy is a trauma-based psychotherapy developed by Arthur Janov that aims to address neurosis by accessing and resolving repressed pain from childhood trauma through intensive emotional expression and regression techniques.
Play therapy is a specialised therapeutic approach that harnesses the natural language of play to help individuals express their feelings, thoughts, experiences, and behaviours in a safe and supportive environment. While traditionally used with children aged 3 to 12, it has been successfully adapted for adolescents and adults.
Phrenology is a historical pseudoscience that claimed to determine a person's character, personality traits, and mental abilities based on the shape and contours of the skull. It posits that different regions of the brain are responsible for specific personality traits, and these can be assessed by examining the shape, size, and bumps (called phrenological faculties) on the skull.
Past Life Regression Therapy is a form of hypnotherapy that aims to recover memories of past lives or incarnations. It is believed to help individuals understand and resolve issues in their current life by exploring experiences from previous existences.
Palmistry, also known as chiromancy or palm reading, is an ancient divinatory practice and form of character analysis based on the interpretation of the lines, shapes, mounts, and other features of the palm and hand.
Numerology is an esoteric practice and belief system that explores the mystical significance of numbers and their purported influence on human life, personality, relationships, and events.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is an approach to personal development and communication enhancement that explores the relationship between neurological processes (neuro), language (linguistic), and learned behavioural patterns (programming).
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that combines the principles of cognitive therapy with mindfulness practices. It is designed to help individuals manage and prevent the relapse of depression and other mood disorders by fostering greater awareness and acceptance of their thoughts and feelings.
Mind-Body Bridging Therapy is a mindfulness-based approach to emotional healing and self-awareness that integrates principles of neuroscience, somatic psychology, and meditation
Walking Meditations involve mindfulness practices that combine walking with focused awareness, breathing techniques, and intention setting to promote mental clarity, stress reduction, and holistic well-being.
Vipassana Meditation, also known as Insight Meditation, is an ancient mindfulness practice rooted in the Buddhist tradition. It focuses on cultivating moment-to-moment awareness of physical sensations, thoughts, and emotions to gain deep insight into the true nature of reality and the workings of the mind.
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on approach that aims to enhance the body's natural capacity for self-regulation and healing by addressing the craniosacral system - the membranes and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It involves light touch and subtle manipulations to assess and release restrictions in this system.
Journey Therapy is a transformative healing modality developed by Brandon Bays that guides individuals to access their inner wisdom and release deep-seated emotional blocks. This therapeutic approach focuses on uncovering and healing suppressed emotions and traumatic memories stored at a cellular level.
Integrative Medicine is a healing-oriented approach that takes into account the whole person (soul, mind and body), including all aspects of lifestyle
Inner Child Writing is a therapeutic practice that involves engaging in writing exercises designed to explore and heal aspects of one's inner child. This practice often focuses on childhood experiences, emotions, and addressing unresolved issues that may impact adult life.
Havening Techniques are a psychosensory therapy developed by Dr. Ronald Ruden that uses gentle touch, distraction, and eye movements to reduce distress and anxiety associated with traumatic memories and negative emotions.
Gratitude Journaling involves regularly writing down things one is thankful for, aiming to cultivate a mindset of appreciation and positivity, while also encouraging self-reflection and mindfulness.
Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku, is a Japanese practice of immersing oneself in a forest environment to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being through sensory engagement with nature.
Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese philosophical system and practice that aims to harmonise individuals with their surrounding environment. This holistic approach involves arranging spaces, buildings, and objects to promote positive energy flow (qi or ch'i) and create balance and harmony in living and working spaces. Feng Shui principles are applied to enhance various aspects of life, including health, wealth, relationships, and overall well-being.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) or tapping is a therapeutic approach that combines elements of cognitive-behavioural therapy, exposure therapy, and acupressure to address emotional distress, negative beliefs, and traumatic memories by tapping on specific meridian points on the body.
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