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Normalization

6 techniques · 4 approaches
CFT
Three Circles Model (Threat-Drive-Soothing)
Three Circles Model (Threat-Drive-Soothing)
A psychoeducational CFT model that describes three evolutionarily shaped emotion-regulation systems: threat, drive/incentive, and soothing/a…
CFT
Tricky Brain Psychoeducation (Old Brain / New Brain)
Tricky Brain Psychoeducation (Old Brain / New Brain)
A key psychoeducational intervention of CFT. Gilbert uses the metaphor of the "old brain" (the limbic system — emotions, basic motives, thre…
CFT
Working with Shame (De-Shaming)
Working with Shame (De-Shaming)
A set of CFT interventions targeted at shame as the central pathogenic affect. Gilbert distinguishes external shame (fear of being rejected)…
MBCT
Cognitive Reactivity Model / Depression Spiral Psychoeducation
Cognitive Reactivity Model / Depression Spiral Psychoeducation
The therapist explains the mechanism of returning depression: a small drop in mood → automatic activation of old depressive thoughts → these…
PST
Problem Normalization and Reframing
Problem Normalization and Reframing
A Problem-Solving Therapy technique focused on problem normalization and reframing. It helps the therapist and client turn an emotionally lo…
Yalom
Distinguishing Anxiety Types (May / Yalom)
Distinguishing Anxiety Types (May / Yalom)
Distinguishing neurotic anxiety (a signal of a concrete threat — real or imagined, requiring action) from existential anxiety (about the ver…
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