Body-Focused Schema Therapy

Rachel Rogers discusses the mental health challenges faced by first responders, including high rates of PTSD and burnout. She emphasizes the need for intensive trauma therapy and accessible support, highlighting barriers like stigma and unpredictable work schedules. The importance of therapeutic relationships and addressing non-responders in therapy is also explored, focusing on how genuine connections can enhance client engagement and treatment outcomes.

In this first video, Poul Perris introduces the core principles of schema therapy for couples. The focus is on strengthening emotional connection, understanding relationship dynamics, and identifying individual triggers. Empathy and compassion between partners are central themes.

In this first session, the participants share their experiences with couples therapy and reflect on their 23-year relationship. They explore feelings of anger, respect issues, and coping mechanisms. The discussion brings up topics such as individual roles in professional settings, feelings of being replaceable, and the effect of public conflicts. Shame is identified as a key emotion influencing their relationship. Note from Poul Perris: These sessions were conducted over two consecutive days, with two meetings per couple. While this differs from a full Schema Therapy process under regular conditions, the limited timeframe offered a unique opportunity to focus on core dynamics and create meaningful therapeutic moments in a condensed format. My approach was adapted to make the most of this setting and offer the couples interventions that could truly resonate within the time available.

In this session, the couple reflects on the previous meeting, expressing hope about the therapy process despite uncertainties. They discuss communication struggles, such as frequent interruptions and the need for more patience. Frustration and anger are identified as recurring issues. The session explores the deeper emotional roots of stress, focusing on complex family dynamics—particularly parental relationships—and how early experiences impact adult relationships. Note from Poul Perris: These sessions were conducted over two consecutive days, with two meetings per couple. While this differs from a full Schema Therapy process under regular conditions, the limited timeframe offered a unique opportunity to focus on core dynamics and create meaningful therapeutic moments in a condensed format. My approach was adapted to make the most of this setting and offer the couples interventions that could truly resonate within the time available.

Everyday interruptions during one-on-one conversations can trigger feelings of frustration and victimhood. Being frequently interrupted creates a sense of being undervalued. In group settings, competition and jealousy add complexity to interactions. The session highlights the importance of emotional expression and mutual understanding in relationships. Recognizing personal struggles fosters empathy. Childhood dynamics have a significant influence on emotional reactions, underlining the importance of patience and emotional connection. Note from Poul Perris: These sessions were conducted over two consecutive days, with two meetings per couple. While this differs from a full Schema Therapy process under regular conditions, the limited timeframe offered a unique opportunity to focus on core dynamics and create meaningful therapeutic moments in a condensed format. My approach was adapted to make the most of this setting and offer the couples interventions that could truly resonate within the time available.

In this closing session, participants reflect on emotional moments in therapy. Yvonne shares feelings of jealousy, while Fritz links his issues with respect to past experiences. They explore perception versus reality, emphasizing emotional truth. The session highlights emotional understanding, complementary strengths, and the link between physical sensations and emotions, ending with a sense of hope and appreciation. Note from Poul Perris: These sessions were conducted over two consecutive days, with two meetings per couple. While this differs from a full Schema Therapy process under regular conditions, the limited timeframe offered a unique opportunity to focus on core dynamics and create meaningful therapeutic moments in a condensed format. My approach was adapted to make the most of this setting and offer the couples interventions that could truly resonate within the time available.

Participants reflect on their emotional state, expressing both stress and excitement. They share past therapy experiences and the importance of supportive therapists. The conversation explores mental health struggles, coping strategies, and the role of friends. Relationship dynamics are examined, focusing on communication issues and the need for validation, ending with reflections on growth and connection. Note from Poul Perris: These sessions were conducted over two consecutive days, with two meetings per couple. While this differs from a full Schema Therapy process under regular conditions, the limited timeframe offered a unique opportunity to focus on core dynamics and create meaningful therapeutic moments in a condensed format. My approach was adapted to make the most of this setting and offer the couples interventions that could truly resonate within the time available.

Participants reflect on their emotional experiences and relationship dynamics, discussing the effects of criticism, trust issues, and family ties—especially with grandparents. The session highlights childhood emotional neglect and its lasting impact on adult relationships, stressing the need for empathy and emotionally healthy interactions. Note from Poul Perris: These sessions were conducted over two consecutive days, with two meetings per couple. While this differs from a full Schema Therapy process under regular conditions, the limited timeframe offered a unique opportunity to focus on core dynamics and create meaningful therapeutic moments in a condensed format. My approach was adapted to make the most of this setting and offer the couples interventions that could truly resonate within the time available.

Participants reflect on childhood struggles and the emotional burden they carry. They explore feelings of sadness, loneliness, and coping mechanisms like self-harm. The session emphasizes emotional awareness, boundary-setting, and reconnecting with joy and self-compassion for the “lonely child” within. Note from Poul Perris: These sessions were conducted over two consecutive days, with two meetings per couple. While this differs from a full Schema Therapy process under regular conditions, the limited timeframe offered a unique opportunity to focus on core dynamics and create meaningful therapeutic moments in a condensed format. My approach was adapted to make the most of this setting and offer the couples interventions that could truly resonate within the time available.

Participants express a sense of release and gratitude for their emotional connection. They emphasize being present, learning from each other, and the importance of playfulness. The session ends with a symbolic gift exchange and a creative activity: drawing a bicycle to represent shared joy and connection. Note from Poul Perris: These sessions were conducted over two consecutive days, with two meetings per couple. While this differs from a full Schema Therapy process under regular conditions, the limited timeframe offered a unique opportunity to focus on core dynamics and create meaningful therapeutic moments in a condensed format. My approach was adapted to make the most of this setting and offer the couples interventions that could truly resonate within the time available.

In schema therapy we work with emotions, cognitions and behaviours, but only touch the subject of the body tangentially. However, many clients, particularly with complex histories, present with somatic symptoms. Sometimes client’s story is told more by the body than words. There may be modes that express themselves primarily somatically, sometimes the Vulnerable Child or Infant Mode is pre-verbal. Clinicians can feel quite stuck and at a loss when there is a need to go beyond words and client’s narrative, or where the client appears to be trapped in a strong coping or critic mode. This presentation will give a brief outline of integrating the body more directly in schema therapy work. It will address questions such as why we need to work with the body at all and look at the benefits as well as the risks. It will give a brief outline of the basic steps that can be taken to create a structure to work with the body, and also learn to access the body as a place of comfort, particularly where the body has been the site of trauma in the past. The aim of the presentation is to give clinicians ideas and confidence about bringing more body focus into their usual schema therapy interventions, and also use their own body as a place of guidance and resourcefulness.

Janis Briedis explores core emotional needs, schemas, and coping styles, highlighting the crucial role of the body in therapy—especially for trauma. He demonstrates techniques to interpret body signals, connect emotions with physical sensations, and integrate somatic awareness into treatment. With an emphasis on humor and playfulness, this approach helps clients access their healthy adult state and enhance self-care.

The session includes exploration of barriers (coping modes) to the Young One (Vulnerable Child mode), leading to a rapid shift to (or breaking into) a vigorous, life-filled Healthy Adult state full of vitality and feeling of expansiveness. Topics of grounding, co-regulation and object permanence are touched upon in the session.

This video explores Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), a therapeutic approach that views emotions as central to human experience. EFT helps clients become aware of, accept, and transform their emotions. The therapy combines following the client’s emotional process with guiding them through tasks like resolving unresolved feelings or self-criticism. By focusing on bodily responses and synthesizing emotions (e.g., turning shame into healthy anger), EFT fosters deep emotional change. The process is non-linear, emphasizing experiential over intellectual understanding, and aims to help clients transform core painful emotions.

In this video, Les Greenberg demonstrates Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) with Marcel, a patient who struggles with a pleasing attitude. Marcel discusses how he often stays quiet, especially around dominant individuals, and avoids expressing his true thoughts. In the first session, he also addresses his relationship with his mother, exploring its impact on his behavior. Throughout the session, Greenberg guides Marcel in unpacking these issues and shares key takeaways for therapists on how to approach similar dynamics in their own practice.

The session demonstrates the process of conceptualising client’s difficulties managing anxiety as the Demanding/Blaming Critic mode that is squashing the Vulnerable Child mode, moderated by the Catastrophizer coping mode. The chair work leads to an in-depth understanding and softening of the Demanding Critic, ability to somatically soothe the Vulnerable Child mode and the appearance of the Playful Child mode and the importance of self-compassion.

In this session a somatic sense of boundaries is explored through movement between the client and therapist. Movement towards each other allows the client to tap into the sense of their ’no’ or ’stop’ , as well as ‘yes’ in the body. As part of the exercise feelings about boundaries being set by the therapist are explored, and repair of mini-rupture in the therapeutic relationship is demonstrated.

In this fourth and final session, Elisabeth goes through the trauma once more with Willemijn to ensure she has understood everything correctly and to see if there are any missing points or adjustments needed. "Going through the movie one more time," as Elisabeth puts it.

In this second session, Elisabeth starts by asking Willemijn how she feels after their first session to assess its impact on her. Following this, they begin to lay out Willemijn's lifeline. Symbols are used in the lifeline to describe situations, such as stones (unpleasant events), flowers (beautiful events), sticks (harm done to someone), and candles (loss of loved ones).

During the Grief Tapes we focus on recognizing and treating grief. In this studio series you will see how Prof. Dr. Paul Boelen treats a patient and how exposure can help with grief.

In the sixth session, Laurian and Lisanne go through a few more memories and look together at the current SUD scores of her memories. Further in the session, Lisanne realizes that she is actually the director of her life.

In this 10th session of therapy, Richard is angry with his therapist, but doesn't show it immediately. Quin shows how he handles this anger and uses it in therapy. Richard can't imagine Quin taking his criticism seriously.

In the seventh session, they further explore the safety module. What is the concept behind safety? Discover how Patricia Resick addresses this and how she uses facts to help change the patient's emotions.

The session begins with the use of a cushion to access a deeper emotional and somatic state of anger, allowing the client to more clearly articulate the underlying unmet need, the role of the anger, and process the affect deeply buried in the body. The anger exercise leads to the emergence of the Vulnerable Child state, which requires a different approach and intervention. A scarf technique is used to experiment with different forms of connection, expression, and experimentation, which helps the client access the Playful Child state. The session demonstrates a shift in Thomas' relationship with his needs and their expression, moving towards releasing the Hypervigilant mode (tension), softening the body, and using verbal experiments to deepen the sense of safety within the body.

Laura works with Dr. DiGiuseppe on issues related to self-identity, self-worth, and the impact of early life experiences on current anxiety. Through REBT techniques, they examine irrational beliefs and social avoidance patterns. This session highlights the importance of challenging internalized demands, building a rational self-view, and practicing behavioral experiments to support change—all key aspects of applying REBT in clinical practice.

With Esther Haaijema, Wendy Weijts and Valentyna Parobii

On November 30 and December 7, Psyflix hosted 2 master classes given by experts Anneke Vinke and Dr. Julie Selwyn on the specific issues that can accompany adoption, how to recognize it and how to discuss/treat it. Adoption is a niche topic and these women make it accessible and tangible for us in the therapy room. This is part one of this wonderful series.

On November 30 and December 7, Psyflix hosted 2 master classes given by experts Anneke Vinke and Dr. Julie Selwyn (English) on the specific issues that can accompany adoption, how to recognize it and how to discuss/treat it. Adoption is a niche topic and these women make it accessible and tangible for us in the therapy room. This is part two of this wonderful series.

In this webinar, dr. Tanja Su, Esther van Elswijk, and prof. dr. Anne Margriet Pot provide insight into online therapeutic treatment of elderly patients. Supporting research evidence is discussed as well as the challenges that accompany the online treatment of these patients, who are often less digitally apt than younger patients. In addition insight is provided into online diagnostic assessment and treatment of elderly individuals.

This e-learning is accredited by: FGzPt, NIP-EL, NVP, VSR, LV-POH, and V&V. Start the e-learning by clicking the yellow "start e-learning" button. In this webinar, Prof. Dr. Hedwig van Bakel and Drs. Marja Rexwinkel discuss the theoretical foundations of Infant Mental Health. They emphasize the importance of a holistic view of Infant Mental Health issues. They advise against premature pathologizing and support their points with examples from their own work.

This presentation examines the complex relationship between addiction and criminal law, particularly focusing on culpability in cases of intoxication. It discusses how various jurisdictions handle prior fault rules and the challenges faced by defendants with mental disorders or substance use issues. The role of behavioral experts is highlighted, emphasizing their impact on judicial decisions regarding addiction and culpability.

In this roleplay, Limor Navot demonstrates chairwork with Richard (played by David Bernstein), a patient with narcissistic personality disorder and paranoid traits. She illustrates how to identify modes and integrate them through chairwork.

In this roleplay, David treats Jerry, an inmate recently involved in a violent incident. He uses modes and mode cards to reflect with Jerry on what happened and explore his behavior.

In this roleplay, David treats Jerry, an inmate who was recently involved in a violent incident. He uses empathic confrontation to help Jerry see that his conning manipulator mode works against him rather than helping him.

In this roleplay, Limor treats Jerry, an inmate recently transferred to a different clinic. She uses empathic confrontation to help him understand that his self-aggrandizer mode does not always work in his favor.

How can we best support children and adolescents with trauma and attachment issues? In this inspiring masterclass, we explore Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), a groundbreaking, relationship-focused therapeutic approach. DDP helps create safety and connection through attuned, responsive caregiving and therapeutic relationships. Deeply rooted in attachment theory, it has proven effective for children with developmental trauma.

Wendy Behary is internationally renowned for her expertise and experience in treating patients with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) with schema therapy. In this webinar, she first gives an overview of what narcissism is and what science tells us about narcissism. She also explains how narcissism can be understood from a schematherapeutic perspective, and how to treat NPD with schema therapy. She also shows in a role play how to empathically confront a narcissistic patient.

In this fourth webinar in the ISTDP series, Kees Cornelissen talks about the nature and origin of selfdestructive behavior, how it develops over time, and the resulting dynamic after it has been developed. In a role-play, he also shows how ISTDP can be applied with a patient that exhibits selfdestructive behavior.

With Elsa van den Broek

With Joy Oonk

In this role-play, José Verpoort works with a patient suffering from depression. José demonstrates how she deals with anxiety symptoms that show up in the patient during their first session together.

In this first session between Frank Yeomans and Indie, Frank explains what personality disorder is and how it may be related to Indie's depression, and how he experiences problems in multiple areas of life: 1. emotionally (fluctuating emotions), 2. relationships (intense relationships), 3. behavior (drug use, promiscuity), 4. confusion about one's own identity

Frank discusses the relationship between Indie and Martijn, a man he recently met and with whom he would like to have a relationship.

In this roleplay, David treats Jerry, an inmate who was recently involved in a violent incident. He uses empathic confrontation to help Jerry see that his conning manipulator mode works against him rather than helping him.

In this series, you will learn about the existing and future clinical applications of VR. In this third and last masterclass of the series, Skip Rizzo talks about how virtual reality can be used to reduce chronic pain, improve mindfulness, and how VR can be helpful in the diagnostic process of ADHD.

In this third webinar in the ISTDP series, Josette ten Have - de Labije explains how ISTDP can be used to treat persistent depression and emotional neglect. She also explains the meaning of the human-animal attachment. She explains these concepts in depth, how they relate to ach other, and how ISTDP can be effectively applied.

In this role-play, Josette ten Have works with the patient to uncover the emotional neglect she experienced in her past and helps her get in touch with the painful emotions this caused in her.

During the Grief Tapes, we focus on recognizing and treating grief. In this studio series you will see how Dr. Geert Smid treats a patient live and applies grief therapy (BEPP-TG).

In this sixth session of the Trauma Tapes, watch Ruud Jongedijk guide his second session with NET exposure. In doing so, he first listens to her life story and traumatic experience -Dutch with English subtitles-

In this director's cut, Prof. Dr. Berthold Gersons looks back on his BEPP sessions with Hans and Victoria. He places the traumas of both in a broader life story, giving meaning to the traumas within the patients' life course. He zooms in on both patients' first traumatic experience that forms a kink in the life line and is accompanied by grief.

In this third session of the Trauma Tapes, Ruud Jongedijk guides Victoria through a narrative exposure. Victoria tells about a traumatic experience of abuse by her father (a stone in her lifeline). Then she tells about her liberation (a flower), releasing a lot of emotion. Her grandmother turned out to be a very important source of support in her life. -Dutch with English subtitles-

In this fourth session of the Trauma Tapes, you'll see Prof. Ad de Jongh apply EMDR to a traumatic experience of Victoria. He also helps change her self-blame, a common theme in traumatic experiences. It also provides insight into how quickly EMDR can be effective. -Dutch with English subtitles-

In this seventh session of the Trauma Tapes, Prof. Dr. Berthold Gersons zooms in on the emotion of grief and the first traumatic experience that forms the kink in Victoria's lifeline. Victoria came to her father in the Netherlands from Poland at a young age and was beaten with a belt while reading Dutch to him. -Dutch with English subtitles-

In this fourth session, Ad first briefly goes through the traumatic memories with Lisanne, to see what the current SUD scores are. From fierce arguments to abuse, every traumatic memory is dealt with and by the end Lisanne is able to convincingly say: “I can handle it” and “I'm worth it”.

The concept of "Moral Injury" was explicitly brought into the limelight by Prof. Brett Litz in his 2009 seminal paper. Moral dilemmas recur frequently in the consulting room with veterans and others. An example of a moral dilemma is as a veteran witnessing sexual abuse and at the same time having the desire to shoot the perpetrator to end this unpleasant scene. The unpleasantness of such a moral dilemma is that both outcomes contradict one's moral compass. After such a dilemma - with whichever outcome - patients experience a gnawing sense of guilt, and if this guilt is not explicitly addressed, this feeling will continue to trouble the patient for life.

In the second session, Katy tells Pnin that they won't delve fully into the details of the traumas he has experienced just yet, and instead, they will first outline a complete lifeline of his entire life. Symbols are used in the lifeline to describe situations, such as stones (unpleasant events), flowers (beautiful events), sticks (harm done to someone), and candles (loss of loved ones).

In this fourth and final session, Elisabeth goes through the trauma once more with Willemijn to ensure she has understood everything correctly and to see if there are any missing points or adjustments needed. "Going through the movie one more time," as Elisabeth puts it.

In this masterclass, Skip Rizzo shows different ways in which virtual reality (VR) can be used in mental healthcare. He shows us this with examples from virtual reality applications and interventions.

In this webinar prof. dr. Vikram Patel from Harvard University shares insight into the contribution of telehealth to global mental health through facilitating in the global dermand of psychotherapy.

In this series, you will learn about the existing and future clinical applications of VR. In this second masterclass, Skip Rizzo will show us ways in which virtual reality can be used as part of PTSD treatment. He will also show ways in which VR can help patients suffering from chronic pain.

In this series, you will learn about the existing and future clinical applications of VR. In this third and last masterclass of the series, Skip Rizzo talks about how virtual reality can be used to reduce chronic pain, improve mindfulness, and how VR can be helpful in the diagnostic process of ADHD.

In this roleplay, prof. dr. Anthony Bateman demonstrates how to assist clients in the 'pretend mode' by tackling the low level of mentalisation.

In this demonstration Haim Weinberg en Bram van der Boom provide insight into online psychodinamic group therapy. The course of the group dynamics is illustrated as well as how to adequately intervene online using imagination, and by specifically pointing out patients' facial and other non-verbal expressions. Adequate handling of technical difficulties during group session is addressed as well as a clear example of online co-therapist cooperation (min. 17-18).

In this roleplay, psychotherapist Remco van der Wijngaart demonstrates the chair excercise using three different chairs and client roles. He also shows how to do this technique online.

This demonstration of online psychodynamic group therapy by Haim Weinberg en Bram van der Boom illustrates the course of the group dynamics. They also show how to adequately intervene through more extensive application of imagination and by specifically pointing out patients' facial expressions.

ISTDP stands for Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy. The essence of ISTDP is about gaining insight into and experiencing emotions, desires and needs, the fears that are associated with experiencing these, and the defense mechanisms that are in place against these fears. Usually these originate from painful experiences in childhood related to insecure attachment and unsafe striving for autonomy. In this webinar, prof. dr. Allan Abbass will show us different applications of ISTDP with mild to complex personality dysfunction. Special attention is given to applying this short-term therapy in an online setting.

In this demonstration, Elisabeth Kaiser shows how to guide a client through the imaginary exposure exercise using the flower. This exercise is aimed at having the client bring back a significant positive memory in vivid detail.

In this role-play, Prof. Dr. Dirk Hermans demonstrates how avoidance behavior can be evaluated through the strategic dimension. During the interview, five leading questions are used to support this process.

In this video, Les Greenberg demonstrates Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) with Marcel, a patient who struggles with a pleasing attitude. Marcel discusses how he often stays quiet, especially around dominant individuals, and avoids expressing his true thoughts. In the first session, he also addresses his relationship with his mother, exploring its impact on his behavior. Throughout the session, Greenberg guides Marcel in unpacking these issues and shares key takeaways for therapists on how to approach similar dynamics in their own practice.

In this roleplay session, therapist Sarah Walker explores techniques to block projection and regulate anxiety while working with a new client. Sarah knows only a few details about the patient: she is 35 years old and struggling with interpersonal issues, seeking help after both her boss and husband suggested therapy. But what does the patient think is the main issue? Watch as Sarah navigates these dynamics, helping to reveal underlying concerns while addressing projections and managing anxiety in real time.

Bram van der Boom interviews David Bernstein and Limor Navot.

In this ninth part of the masterclass, Dr. Patricia Resick walks us through the first two sessions of CPT, which set the stage for meaningful therapeutic work. Clients begin by reading and discussing their impact statements, reflecting on how the trauma affected them.

This roleplay demonstrates how to conclude psychodynamic psychotherapy using a therapeutic letter from the therapist addressed to the client. The most important aspects of a therapeutic letter are discussed.

In this demonstration you can experience the safe place exercise and learn to apply this exercise in session. This exercise is geared towards helping clients obtain a strong sense of safety.

During the Grief Tapes we focus on recognizing and treating grief. In this studio series, you'll see how Prof. Dr. Paul Boelen treats a patient and how cognitive restructuring can help process her loss and reduce her feelings of guilt.

In this role-play, Marcel van den Hout demonstrates how to set up a behavioral experiment with a client. The goal of this experiment is to test negatieve beliefs and expectations of the client, so that these can be disproven.

In this role-play, David van den Berg demonstrates the multidimensional evaluation technique. This technique can be applied to change negatieve core beliefs of a client about him- or herself.

In this role-play, Prof. Dr. Claudi Bockting demonstrates the downward arrow technique. This technique can be used to trace the underlying beliefs of the client. Being able to find such beliefs is essential to be able to change them.

This production is a collaboration between GGZ InGeest and Psyflix. In this roleplay you see Eline Eigenhuis demonstrate how to perform hyperventilation provocation, a form of interoceptive exposure with a 25 year old patient with panic disorder.

This production is a collaboration between GGZ InGeest and Psyflix. In this role-play we get an insight into the life of a client who struggles daily with intense panic attacks and the impeding fear of entering certain situations or places. Eline Eigenhuis takes the viewer into the client's world and demonstrates the application of in vivo exposure. This form of therapy involves gradually exposing the client to the situations or environments that trigger anxiety, allowing the client to gradually learn to cope with and overcome the anxiety.

Brain mechanisms for certainty, uncertainty and hope: a neuropsychoanalytic perspective In this presentation, Mark Solms describes the pivotal role that is played in memory and voluntary and involuntary actions by the processing of certainty and uncertainty regarding expectations. These memory and action mechanisms will be discussed in relation to brain mechanisms for emotion, with a special focus on hopeful expectations. Finally, these issues will be linked to the process of psychotherapy.

Embracing uncertainty in order to overcome despair: An experiential-existential point of view This keynote delves into the profound experience of certainty and its inevitable counterpart, uncertainty. When certainty dissolves, we often face existential crises—fear, despair, and isolation. As we confront global challenges like climate change, this uncertainty can feel overwhelming. But there is a paradoxical path to resilience: by deeply rooting ourselves in existence and embracing the uncertainties that threaten us, we can find new meaning, courage, and wisdom. Discover how connecting beyond ourselves can empower us to face the state of our world with bravery.

In this first session, Dr. Leanne Campbell engages in conversation with Gus, focusing on building a therapeutic relationship. Together, they explore his childhood, family situation, and the reasons that brought him to therapy. Gus is already undergoing therapy, and in this session, Leanne helps him clarify and deepen his focus and pacing in EFIT.

In this third session, Dr. Leanne Campbell wants to delve into Gus's experience of the previous session. They then explore together the energy that Gus would like to feel in his life. The goal is to help Gus let go of feelings of rejection and the belief that he is unlovable, allowing him to feel freer and more empowered.

In this session, Dr. Leanne Campbell deepens her work with Nina as the therapeutic relationship grows and Nina feels more comfortable in Leanne's presence. As trust increases, new, deeply rooted memories emerge. Nina shares more about her experiences, enriching the session and allowing them to work together to explore and process these emerging emotions and memories.

In this third phase of the Tango, the therapist adopts a less directive, more supportive role. Dr. Leanne Campbell assists Nina in consolidating her insights and celebrates the progress she has made. The goal is to guide Nina in embracing her growth and firmly anchoring the positive changes so that she can carry them into her daily life.

Discover key insights from Gail Palmer’s series on Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT): - Learn how to check in on emotions and address unspoken feelings. - Understand the impact of isolation and ways to foster closeness. - Explore how early experiences shape self-sufficiency and independence. - See how past experiences affect communication and collaboration. - Discover the role of openness in strengthening family bonds. - Identify and change unhealthy relational cycles to improve family dynamics.

A family shares their experiences in therapy, addressing issues like depression and video game addiction. Gail Palmer explores the parents' relationship and attachment history, while family members express their feelings about dynamics, emphasizing fun and fairness. They discuss communication challenges and the need for emotional support. The therapy aims to foster understanding, improve relationships, and create a supportive environment for open discussions about emotions.