Holistic therapy is a type of therapy that addresses the “whole” person. This kind of therapy integrates spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional forms of well-being. Its goal is to help individuals develop a deeper understanding of themselves on all these levels. It uses evidence-based treatment and a holistic framework and is often tailored to the individual’s unique needs.
Holistic therapies are thought to work through a wide range of mechanisms. Often, holistic therapy focuses on integrating understanding of psychological and physiological processes.
Types of Holistic Therapy:
Eclectic or Integrative Therapy: An approach that draws on multiple traditions and techniques in order to best address a person’s needs.
Mind Body Therapy: This refers to groups of techniques that focus on improving body functioning and inducing relaxations as a way to improve health.
Somatic Therapy: A body-centric approach that utilizes strategies such as breathwork, dance, and meditation to heal trauma, stress, and other mental health issues.
Spiritual Therapy:An approach that incorporates belief systems and spiritual faith to explore problems that a person faces in their life.
Holistic therapy can take many different forms. It often draws from other forms of therapy, including:
Psychodynamic Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Breathwork
Aromatherapy
Acupuncture or Acupressure
Massage or other body work
Mindfulness Practices (meditation, guided imagery, visualization)
Reiki
Tai Chi
Yoga
Sound Healing
What holistic therapy can help with
Holistic therapy can be helpful for a broad range of mental health concerns including:
Anxiety
Depression
PTSD
Stress Management
Addiction
Emotion regulation
Family Problems
Work Related Issues
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