Deep Brain Reorienting 'DBR'
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Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) is a trauma specific therapy that focuses on the treatment of attachment shock, and can also be helpful for other unresolved trauma experiences. By focusing on head and neck tension this provides an anchor in part of the memory sequence that occurred before the shock/trauma/emotional overwhelm. By bringing your focus to the sensations it helps to alleviate symptoms.
Lauren will be completing training in DBR at the end of October 2022 and will be offering this service in the near future!
What Does Deep Brain Reorienting 'DBR' include?
- It was developed by Dr. Frank Corrigan and aims to access the core of the traumatic experience in the brainstem (focusing on the sensations head and neck)
- It invites you to deepen your awareness into the orienting tension (sensations in the head and neck) to remain grounded in the present
- By staying in the present, the mind is not swept away by high intensity emotions nor does it go into a frozen/compartmentalized state where one can lose sense of the here and now
- Can be an effective method of processing attachment trauma and other traumatic experiences
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Solution Focused Brief Therapy 'SFBT'
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Solution-focused therapy is very effective for goal-oriented individuals or clients seeking a type of therapy to address a specific goal.
What Does Solution Focused Brief Therapy 'SFBT' include?
- Is a short term therapy: 4 - 12 sessions typically
- Is problem-focused that requires focusing on 1 or 2 related issues that can be supported with limited therapy sessions
- Goal setting is the foundation of this approach
- Focuses on your present and future circumstances rather than your past
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Socially Focused
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Context is everything. Really. It’s important to us that we focus on both on your internal experiences and the world around you. This means considering the systems and structures of society, the groups and greater community you are a part of, and how that impacts you. For example, a socially focused approach can be especially helpful to LGBTQ2S+ individuals or those dealing with specific circumstance, such as going through post-secondary education or dealing with a stressful workplace.
What does a Socially Focused practice include?
- It means we draw from Dr. Kimberle Crenshaw's work on intersectionality
- We center you in place, community, and the environment to understand how that influences and impacts you
- It means we honor your personhood and lived experiences in the context of social structures
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Safe and Sound Protocol 'SSP'
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“The Safe and Sound Protocol is a non-invasive application of Polyvagal Theory. It helps clients learn to regulate their nervous system and reduce anxiety and stress.” [borrowed from the Unyte | ILS website].
What Does the Safe and Sound Protocol 'SSP' include?
Lauren is a Certified Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) Provider. Currently, this service is only available to clients working with Lauren Gaudet.
- Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges who through decades of research with Polyvagal Theory created this non-invasive therapeutic music program
- It is a specialized listening program used to support and grow emotional control and regulation, social engagement, and sound sensitivities.
- This music program can be utilized in or outside of session depending on your specific therapeutic plan
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Person Centered
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Everyone can benefit from counselling. We are here to meet you exactly where you are at, to honor who you are, and to support your therapeutic journey with respect, empathy, confidentiality, and warmth.
What Does Person Centered Counselling Include?
- It means we meet you where you are at with compassion and curiosity.
- We center you in everything we do and respect your choices. Humans first always.
- We work collaboratively with you to determine the best course of action forward in your therapeutic goals.
- We consider context: what's going on within you as well as what's going on around you. Meaning: internally, with the people and environment closest to you, the groups you are apart of, larger society and the environment, as well as spiritually--if that fits for you.
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Mindfulness Counselling
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Mindfulness focuses on being in the present. Practicing mindfulness invites you to be fully present and aware of your thoughts, feelings, and sensations without judgement. Mindfulness can be effective for managing stress or controlling anxiety and is known to promote emotional health.
What Does Mindfulness Counselling Include?
- It focuses on bringing non-judgmental awareness to the present moment through observation and acceptance
- We utilize different tools and techniques to help you regulate your thoughts, emotions, and body/nervous system to come back to the here-and-now
- It is a skill that can be developed through practice, which means you can't go 'backwards' you can always return to the practice
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Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing 'EMDR'
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Eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidenced-based practice that is effective for treating symptoms of distress and trauma. EMDR is different from traditional talk therapy. It’s an interactive practice that is multi-phasic that is guided by your therapist.
What Does Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing 'EMDR' Counselling include?
- Created by Dr. Francine Shapiro: it's different from typical talk therapy where it utilizes specific protocols to help reprocess distressing memories
- Through neutralizing triggers, it alleviates distress and helps individuals heal from traumatic and/or distressing memories
- There are 8 phases of EMDR: History taking, client preparation, assessment, desensitization, installation, body scan, closure and reevaluation of treatment effect
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 'CBT'
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidenced-based talk therapy that focuses on how you think, feel, and behave. CBT uses practical tools to help you learn how to cope with unhelpful thinking or behavioural patterns.
What Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 'CBT' include?
- It explores how you think (cognitions) and how thoughts influence the way you feel (emotions) and act (behavior)
- It is problem-focused and goal oriented
- Can be very structured, or easily incorporated with other therapeutic approaches
- It provides practical tools and coping strategies that typically involve homework outside of session
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