Psychology in Balance
Jase Dimos, MPsych

Why Choose Psychology in Balance?

At Psychology in Balance, evidence-based psychological practices are matched to individuals and their circumstances - offering a comprehensive and personalized approach to mental well-being. Our aim is to help you navigate the complexities of modern life, including career pressures, family dynamics, relationships, and your personal sense of self.

What Can You Expect?

1. Modern Psychological Interventions:

We utilize evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). These approaches are designed to help you manage stress, reduce anxiety, overcome depression, and enhance overall resilience.

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2. Mindfulness and Modern Therapy:

Mindfulness, central to many Eastern philosophies, is also a crucial component of therapies like ACT and CBT. Engaging with mindfulness helps you stay grounded and manage your thoughts and emotions more effectively.

How Do These Approaches Intersect?

Acceptance and Balance:

In therapy, relating to your thoughts and emotions in new ways is pivotal to finding a sense of peace and acceptance from within. In doing so, clients are better able to manage their thoughts and feelings and make more informed choices in response to life's challenges.

Modern therapies provide structured techniques for specific issues, while practices of self-reflection offer broader insights into achieving overall harmony and well-being.

Relevance to Modern Life

Manage Work Stress: Research shows that cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindful awareness can significantly reduce workplace stress and improve productivity without compromising well-being.

Improve Relationships: Compassion-focused techniques and IFS therapy help improve communication, build stronger connections, and resolve conflicts, leading to healthier relationships.

Enhance Self-Awareness: Reflective practices increase self-awareness and emotional intelligence, which are linked to better decision-making and life satisfaction.

Research and Modern Psychology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
- CBT is extensively researched and proven effective in treating depression, anxiety disorders, and PTSD by altering negative thought patterns and behaviors (Butler et al., 2006; Hofmann et al., 2012).
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT):
- ACT integrates mindfulness and acceptance techniques to enhance psychological flexibility, reducing anxiety, depression, and chronic pain (A-Tjak et al., 2015).
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR):
- EMDR effectively treats PTSD by helping clients process traumatic memories, reducing associated distress (Bisson & Andrew, 2007; Cusack et al., 2016).

Research and reflective practices

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy:
1. IFS integrates psychological science with the concept of internal parts and a core self, effective in treating trauma and enhancing emotional regulation (Gelinas, 2017; Anderson & Stewart, 2019).
Mindfulness-Based Interventions:
1. Mindful awareness improves emotional regulation and well-being, supported by research in reducing stress and anxiety (Goyal et al., 2014; Chiesa & Serretti, 2010).
Holistic Well-Being:
1. Integrating evidence-based practices with reflective practices promotes life satisfaction and overall health by addressing psychological, emotional, and relational dimensions (Ryff & Singer, 2008).