Therapists listed with Toronto Psychotherapy Group have completed rigorous training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, and many have added additional types of therapeutic approaches to their practices.
Some common practices offered by TPG psychotherapists include the following:
Therapists integrating anti-racist, intersectional, and anti-oppressive approaches acknowledge the influence of race, class, gender, and other factors on individuals' lives. Personal struggles can be intertwined with broader social injustices. Understanding inner conflicts requires considering both individual experiences and societal contexts.
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Body-focused or somatic therapies emphasize the mind-body connection. Body-focused techniques use awareness to promote well-being and integrate physical and emotional health. Especially beneficial for trauma survivors, it addresses symptoms often unresponsive to medical treatment, such as panic attacks and dissociation. Integrated with talk therapy, it leverages the body-mind link to facilitate healing and manage distress effectively.
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Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) aims to change thought patterns and behaviors to improve mental health. Through identifying and addressing negative self-concepts and distorted beliefs, CBT helps individuals understand the interaction between thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. Often structured with homework assignments, CBT is time-limited and focuses on reframing and resolving problems.
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Many therapists listed with Toronto Psychotherapy Group offer couples therapy and counseling to address relationship conflicts and distress. Regardless of sexual orientation or relationship structure, most couples can benefit from therapy to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen emotional bonds. Therapists prioritize creating a safe environment for both partners. The aim is to foster mutual understanding and emotional connection.
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Family therapy offers support to reduce conflict and improve communication among family members. Therapists help families rework engagement styles, minimize stress, and enhance coping skills amid differences. Emphasizing the interconnectedness of family dynamics, therapy involves all members in finding solutions to conflicts. This work fosters understanding and balance within the family system, much like elements in an ecosystem function in harmony.
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Anxious, repetitive thoughts, reactivity, and unrewarding preoccupations drain energy and creativity. Many people struggle with not feeling fully present or participatory in their lives. However, current research suggests that our brains can adapt and form new connections throughout life—a concept known as neuroplasticity. Mindfulness practice offers a way to re-pattern the brain’s neural pathways. This leads to improved coping skills and greater emotional balance, ultimately fostering resilience and well-being.
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Psychedelic Integration Therapy refers to specific therapy techniques used before and after a psychedelic experience. Psychedelic medicines like psilocybin, ketamine, ayahuasca, and MDMA are being decriminalized or legalized for therapeutic use. These substances hold promise for addressing treatment-resistant mental health conditions. They are also sought after for spiritual growth and connection.
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Psychodynamic psychotherapy delves beyond symptom treatment. It addresses the roots of current conflicts and difficulties, such as our styles of coping with difficulty, our emotional patterns, and the early childhood experiences that shaped the self. This transformative therapy fosters self-awareness and personal change by helping people to uncover the underlying reasons for their actions.
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In psychotherapy, accessing deeply relaxed states of consciousness facilitates self-understanding. Trance work aims to induce relaxed mental states for heightened awareness. Trance, which is not hypnosis, offers tranquility and focus, enhancing the reach of therapeutic work. It softens conscious blocks, aiding in stress relief. Therapists use guided imagery and body-focused cues to induce these states, similar to led meditative practices.
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