- D.B.T. (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
- E.M.D.R. (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- M.B.C.T. Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy
- I.F.S. Self leadership/ Internal Family Systems
- Principles, Practices and Philosophy of Healing
D.B.T. (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) is a groundbreaking therapeutic approach developed by Marsha M. Linehan, Ph. D. Based on both extensive research and experience, it is the first of many therapies that integrates Cognitive/Behavioral therapy with Buddhist philosophy and skills. It is called “dialectical” because it is based on the synthesis of polarities, in both its philosophy and its practical usage. E.M.D.R. (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapeutic approach to desensitize and heal trauma, developed by Francine Shapiro, Ph. D. Through an integration of visual imagery, cognitive therapy, and hypnotherapy with the use of rapid eye movement, (which activates both sides of the brain) the client releases the painful and wounding effects of trauma from both body and mind. M.B.C.T. Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy is a ten week course which teaches Mindfulness Meditation and Yoga, combined with Cognitive therapy, specifically to prevent the recurrence of Depression. It is based on Jon Kabat Zinn’s Mindfulness-based Stress Relief Program at U-Mass, Massachusetts, and the empirical research of Zindel Segal Ph.D., and colleagues, funded by the Mac Arthur Foundation.
I.F.S. Self leadership/ Internal Family Systems is another modern approach, developed by Richard Schwartz, Ph. D., which integrates a gestalt-like focusing on “parts of self”, (i.e. your “internal family”) with the goal of healing integration, and finding your central “Authentic Self”. It is also a psycho-spiritual approach, in that the “Authentic Self” is similar to the Buddhist concept of Buddha nature”, the Hindu concept of “Self”, and the Judaeo/ Christian concept of the “Still small voice within”. Unlike many other psychological systems that see a person as incomplete or damaged, this approach sees all people as having this “Authentic Self”, no matter how troubled you may be or how much pain you may be in. Uncovering this leads to faster and more complete healing. Principles, Practices and Philosophy of Healing is a rich, unique spiritual and practical system, developed and taught by Reverend Dawna Memont. This system draws upon and integrates the wisdom of many traditions, modern and ancient; forgotten and remembered. It also has its own unique perspective and voice, and a depth of meaning and application that is rarely found in one system. Dawna presents a healing system and a way of “Being” in the world that helps people to: discover their Soul’s meaning and purpose, reconcile wounding experiences, and “transmute, transform, and transcend” what presents itself as pain, illness and wounding in life into an understanding that allows resolution and reclaiming of Self on the deepest levels.