NARM: NeuroAffective Relational Model
A therapy that addresses developmental trauma.
AFT: Attachment-Focused Therapy
A therapy that emphasizes building secure attachments.
ART: Accelerated Resolution Therapy
A therapy that aims to resolve traumatic memories quickly.
MBRP: Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention
A therapy that combines mindfulness and CBT to prevent relapse in addiction.
BA: Behavioral Activation
A therapy that aims to increase engagement in valued activities.
TMS: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
A non-invasive procedure used to treat depression.
CPT: Cognitive Processing Therapy
A therapy designed to help people recover from PTSD.
IPT: Interpersonal Therapy
A therapy that focuses on improving interpersonal relationships.
MDD: Major Depressive Disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.
GAD: Generalized Anxiety Disorder
A disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about various aspects of life.
PTSD: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
A disorder that develops after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.
OCD: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
A disorder characterized by uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts and behaviors.
ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
BPD: Borderline Personality Disorder
A mental health disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships.
GAT: Group Analytic Therapy
A therapy that uses group dynamics to explore and address psychological issues.
IPP: Interpersonal Psychotherapy
A therapy that focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and social functioning.
FAP: Functional Analytic Psychotherapy
A therapy that uses the client-therapist relationship to create meaningful change.
SFBT: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
A short-term therapy that focuses on solutions rather than problems.
NLP: Neuro-Linguistic Programming
A method of influencing brain behavior through the use of language and other communication.
TFT: Thought Field Therapy
A therapy that uses tapping on meridian points to relieve psychological stress.
PCIT: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
A therapy that improves parent-child interactions.
PE: Prolonged Exposure
A therapy for PTSD that involves reliving the traumatic event.
CFT: Compassion-Focused Therapy
A therapy that aims to help people develop self-compassion.
PCT: Person-Centered Therapy
A therapy that emphasizes the client's capacity for self-direction.
MBSR: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
A program that uses mindfulness to reduce stress.
TF-CBT: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
A therapy specifically designed to help with the effects of trauma.
MBCT: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
A therapy that combines cognitive therapy with mindfulness techniques.
REBT: Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
A therapy that focuses on changing irrational beliefs.
SFT: Solution-Focused Therapy
A therapy that emphasizes finding solutions in the present time.
IFS: Internal Family Systems
A therapy that focuses on understanding and integrating different parts of the self.
ABA: Applied Behavior Analysis
A therapy that uses techniques to improve specific behaviors.
EFT: Emotionally Focused Therapy
A therapy focused on improving emotional bonds.
EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
A therapy for processing traumatic memories.
ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
A therapy that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies.
DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy
A therapy that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness.
CBT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
A therapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns.