Therapy Modalities and Methods
type of psychotherapy (talk therapy) that helps you notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors
What is CBT?
The 3 individuals you contact when you have a change in your attendance schedule
Who are my case manager, the program director, and my therapist?
The nickname Mackenzie gave the amygdala
The 4th Amy
The person to communicate with for all program questions, comments, and concerns who we call the Program Director
Who is Logan?
practical mental, physical, and sensory-based exercises that help you refocus on the present moment
what is grounding?
thought defusion, distress tolerance, and mindfulness are all examples of this
What is DBT?
the people here that can help you with medical leave, job applications, transportation assistance, housing assistance, and more
What are case managers?
What is the hippocampus?
this person's favorite animal is a raccoon
Who is Mackenzie?
a skill that helps us remain in the moment
What is mindfulness?
the framework that encourages bringing emotions with us on our journeys while staying in line with our values.
What is ACT?
the amount of times per week you must meet with your primary therapist
what is one time?
THE BRAINS ABILITY TO ADAPT, REBUILD, AND ORGANIZE ITSELF BASED ON NEW INFORMATION
What is neuroplasticity?
Has a dog named Callie
Who is Danielle?
Learning to view thoughts and stories as just words or mental events rather than absolute truths or commands.
What is Cognitive Defusion?
this frame work organizes human motivation into levels, typically shown as a pyramid, where lower needs must be sufficiently met before higher needs become priorities
What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
absolute first thing you are required to do when you walk into the Windward Facility
What is sign in?
Also known as Chronic Pain and Muscle Tension this term refers to sustained stress that causes muscles in the neck, back, and torso to stay locked in tension, leading to chronic body aches and migraines
What is armoring?
Has a cat named Miffy
Who is Sophia/Sophie?
The following show decline in mental wellbeing and are examples of this term: lack of appetite, increase in appetite/coping with food, increase substance use, isolation, sleep disturbances, decreased personal hygiene.
What are Warning Signs?
Works by gradually exposing a person to feared thoughts, situations, or sensations while preventing the usual compulsive response. This retrains the brain to tolerate anxiety and reduces the power of obsessions over time
What is ERP (Exposure Response Prevention)?
a lab test that a psychiatrist can refer you for that helps determine what mental health medication is a good fit for you
What is Genesight?
Acts as the “brain's sensory gatekeeper”. Works as a filter to decide what stimulation that we experience every second of every day gets put through to our conscious mind.
What is the R.A.S. (Reticular Activation System)?
The hidden symbol inside the Windward logo
What is a sailboat?
The act of belittling, undervaluing, or disparaging oneself, often by making humorous or modest remarks about one's own abilities or achievements that Mackenzie does not allow in her groups
What is Self-Deprecating?