Therapies & Interventions
Adelaide Hills Health psychologists are trained and experienced in a wide range of therapies and interventions that are appropriate for a many different personal goals, mental health diagnoses, and various life challenges. This allows you to choose the intervention style that works with your unique personality and circumstance.
Child Interventions
Attachment Focussed Parenting Support
Forming a secure attachment is perhaps the most important thing for young children. A range of experiences can impede this formation such as childhood trauma, generationally formed parenting problems, or non-typical development. In such cases, support for the parent-child relationship is vital.
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
This therapy focuses on building self awareness, intentional action, and personal values into every experience and choice.
Commonly used to treat:
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Eating Disorders
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Depression
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Anxiety
Assertiveness Training
Assertive communication, as opposed to passive or aggressive, is an important skill to support people in a range of situations including: bullying, relationship challenges, and competitive work places. Psychologists can help to teach and practice these skills.
Play Therapy
There are many approaches to play therapy, however the core component is always to facilitate healthy development in the child through natural techniques of engagement and play. This approach is ideal for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and developmental delays.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
This intervention focuses on building positive thought and behaviour patterns in daily life to improve mental and physical wellbeing.
Commonly used to treat:
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Depression
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Anxiety
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PTSD
Family & Relationship Therapy
Romantic and familial relationships are complicated and many break down permanently. Therapy can support in: building trust and intimacy, conflict resolution, communication skill building, and processing of grief, loss, and trauma.
Social Skills Training
A number of disabilities, and mental health diagnoses such as: Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and social anxiety can lead to difficulties and delays in social development. Learning a range of social skills and participating in supported social groups can help to promote development in this area.
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Mindfulness
This practice aims to bringing awareness to ones internal and external environment and can be an important element in many therapies. Mindfulness is especially helpful for managing stress and anxiety, as well as ADHD.
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Resilience Building
Resilience is an important attribute to develop, especially for those who lack confidence, have experienced major set backs, or have trouble with commitment and persistence. A number of strategies can be used to grow and develop this area.