I have an integrative approach as regards treatment.
Integrative therapy as defined by the UKCP (United
Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy "can be distinguished from
eclecticism by its determination to show there are significant connections
between different therapies, which may be unrecognised by their exclusive
proponents. While remaining respectful to each approach, integrative
psychotherapy draws from many sources in the belief that no one approach has
all the truth. The therapeutic relationship is the vehicle for experience,
growth and change. It aims to hold together the dual forces of disintegration
and integration, as presented by the psychologically distressed and disabled.
The integrative therapeutic experience leads towards a greater tolerance of
life's experiences and an increase of creativity and service."
Positive Psychology focuses on the empirical study of such things as positive
emotions, strengths-based character, and healthy institutions. His research has
demonstrated that it is possible to be happier, to feel more satisfied, to be
more engaged with life, find more meaning, have higher hopes, and probably even
laugh and smile more, regardless of one's circumstances. Positive psychology
interventions can also lastingly decrease depression symptoms. The research
underlying these rigorously tested interventions is presented in the
July/August 2005 edition of the American Psychologist, the journal of the
American Psychology Association.
http://www.ppc.sas.upenn.edu/