A growing phenomenon termed therapist drift references a clinician’s tendency to deviate from evidence-based treatment approaches as protocols are often viewed negatively. Some clinician’s regard them as constraining to their practice and artistry by limiting the...
Many mental health providers use psychodynamic psychotherapy — or “talk therapy” — as their primary treatment method for a whole host of conditions that bring people to therapy. The focus of dynamic therapy is on increasing awareness of how...
A fascinating new study has emerged that uses media to aid eating disorder treatment. While it is important to note that this is not a methodology Columbus Park currently uses at our New York City based eating disorder clinic, we wanted to share its findings with you...
It’s a New Year! That means it’s time to think about resolutions, right? Instead, I want to highlight the importance of values. Typically, resolutions refer to setting goals for what you want to achieve this year. Maybe it’s to get that promotion, get fit, get...
A core process in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is called defusion. It means separating from our thoughts and letting them come and go instead of getting all wrapped up in them. Through defusion, our thoughts no longer have to control our actions or...