The description of
Attention Deficit Disorder implies a negative
and debilitating array of symptoms. Clients are
often resistant or in denial of the diagnosis,
whilst at the same time aware that their behaviour
is often destructive and their beliefs
continually self defeating.
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy focuses on
changing unhelpful thoughts, beliefs and habits.
It does not dwell too heavily on past life time
events, except to acknowledge mistakes made, and
the need to learn from them. Cognitive therapy
identifies problem areas and works towards
solving them. It can be helpful in developing
self esteem and confidence in clients .
In cases where clients
are experiencing significant emotional
difficulties, with depression, panic attacks,
rage, mood swings and paranoia together with
symptoms that are possibly related to addictive
behaviour or misuse of substances, or when
outside factors interfere with the clients
ability to function in daily life, for example
following loss or bereavement, trauma, family
breakdown, past abuse or involvement in criminal
activities, then initial sessions deal with
these issues in depth. However it has been found
to be unhelpful to dwell on the past for too
long, and more useful to look towards finding
the resources, strategies and coping skills,
that are inherent in all of us.
NLP
(Neuro Linguistic Programming)
Is a similar style of
positive solution focused therapy that provides
guidance in reframing patterns of behaviour and
beliefs that have become 'stuck'. Therapy
involves helping the client look at mental and
emotional distress, and offers interventions
using verbal, visual and written expressions,
accessing skills and resources that can be used
positively. Often small tasks are set between
sessions to keep on track.
What
is NLP therapy?
Having
an outcome - or goal - knowing what you
want from life. |
