Posts tagged personal growth
Why Group Therapy Complements Individual Therapy for Deeper Growth
Why Group Therapy Complements Individual Therapy for Deeper Growth

By Davis Kane, PhD

When considering therapeutic treatment, many people gravitate toward individual therapy. However, incorporating group therapy into the process—or even engaging in group therapy as a stand-alone treatment—offers unique and transformative benefits. Whether it’s a population-specific group, a Yalom-style interpersonal process group, or a skills-building group, the addition of group therapy can create opportunities for growth that individual therapy alone cannot provide.

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Group Therapy, Anxiety, DepressionDavis Kanegroup therapy, individual therapy, mental health, interpersonal process groups, therapy benefits, therapeutic growth, universality in therapy, corrective relational experiences, social laboratory, depression treatment, anxiety treatment, healing connections, support groups vs therapy groups, personal growth, relational skills, emotional healing
The Art of Defusion: Letting Go of Unhelpful Thoughts
The Art of Defusion: Letting Go of Unhelpful Thoughts

By Davis Kane, PhD

When it comes to navigating the inner workings of our minds, one of the most common challenges is managing unhelpful or intrusive thoughts. These thoughts can be sticky, consuming, and often make it difficult to focus on what truly matters in our lives. In therapy, we use the concepts of fusion and defusion to understand how we relate to our thoughts and to practice letting go of the ones that don’t serve us.

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MindfulnessDavis Kanemindfulness, ACT therapy, defusion techniques, committed action, managing thoughts, letting go, cognitive behavioral therapy, self-awareness, emotional wellness, mental health, personal growth, inner work, values-based living, thought management, mindfulness practices, mental wellness, healing journey, psychological flexibility, acceptance and commitment therapy, stress management