Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a systematic approach aimed at examining and influencing the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is founded on the notion that by using certain techniques we can change our patterns of thought, leading to shifts in our feelings and actions.
DBT is a type of therapy that helps manage intense emotions, improves interpersonal relationships, and reduces self-harm. It focuses on acceptance in addition to change.
ACT is a type of therapy that helps patients develop psychological flexibility, and involves accepting thoughts and feelings without judgement and committing to actions that align with personal values.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR therapy is a type of therapy that helps patients heal from trauma by using bilateral stimulation while processing traumatic memories. Through EMDR, the brain reprocesses the memory while reducing the emotional intensity attached to it.
Somatic therapy is a form of body-centered therapy that examines the connection between mind and body. Exercises and techniques help release tension that negatively affect a patient’s physical and emotional well-being.
Surgeons will refer potential patients for a comprehensive evaluation prior to weight loss surgery. This evaluation helps determine the patient’s suitability and readiness for surgery, ensuring the best possible outcome.
Doctors refer patients for evaulation before stimulator trials to determine if a patient is prepared for the procedure, and ensures the patient understands the risks and benefits while improving outcomes.
Chronic opioid therapy (COT) is an effective use for pain management, however, it carries the risk of adverse outcomes in the form of opioid use disorder and overdose. Pain management doctors often refer patients for risk assessments to help them make decisions about prescribing medication.