Additional outpatient programs include:
Executive Coaching
Many individuals benefit from frequent brief therapy contacts either in person or on the phone. Coaching focuses on helping individuals identify personal and professional goals and complete goal related tasks in a timely fashion. Skills that are taught include judicious use of “to do” lists, strategies for improving punctuality, overcoming procrastination, organizing oneself and problem solving skills. Additional goals can include decluttering home and office (see professional organizing) and assistance in the areas of being assertive if for instance, phone calls are delayed or avoided because of concerns about communicating effectively. The use of daily email can also help increase accountability and productivity.
Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapies
Rhythm Stabilization therapies have been used to help people with Bipolar mood disorders regularize their schedules and in so doing stabilize their
moods. Specific strategies include sleep scheduling and regularizing contact with other people among other things.
EMDR
This package of CBT components has been found to be particularly helpful with post traumatic stress disorder and seems to facilitate the rapid processing of painful experiences and memories.
ADD Therapies
Individuals with ADD can often benefit from brief daily phone contact. Specific daily assignments are given to assist in task completion.
Our individually tailored services, designed to complement ongoing treatment,
including the following:
COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL / PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
Individuals with attentional disorders often struggle with a number of other learning or emotional problems. Given the potential impact of these complaints on academic and career achievements, clear and concise identification of problem areas and strengths is crucial for efficient treatment planning. We offer a multicomponent assessment including structured interview methods, psychological testing and a feedback /debriefing session. Written reports are then generated for patient and physician use.
SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING
INDIVIDUAL COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
PARENT EFFECTIVENESS TRAINING
CAREER COUNSELING:
NEUROFEEDBACK (EEG) TRAINING PROGRAM
Biofeedback technology, currently implemented in over 300 medical clinics worldwide, can help individuals control brain wave activity. Research studies attest to abnormal EEG activity in ADHD disorders, and that learning to control EEG patterns in highly specific ways leads to increase attention and increased hyperactivity.
Hypnotherapy
These methods are centuries old and can be invaluable in helping individuals make changes in their life. Hypnosis can reduce chronic pain and assist in habit control and anxiety disorders. Individuals are then taught to put themselves into a trance state and apply coping suggestions.
Professional Organizing
Most people complain about insufficient time in their lives to do the things they truly value. Quality of life is a result of effectively balancing practical responsibilities of life with pleasurable activities. Our innovative organizational services represent a comprehensive solution to the problems of task overload. We are sensitive to individuals needs and budgets and accordingly avoid prohibitive costs associated with having a full time assistant. One can literally share a multi talented assistant with others.
Individuals who perform optimally in their lives have always known about delegating the majority of life’s tasks to people other than themselves so they can focus their energy on what they do best or like most. Our broad range of services can assist you in getting your life more organized. In addition these services have been appropriately bundled around certain specific life transitions (e.g. moving).
Specific Services…
Behavioral Couple and Family Therapy
Following an assessment of realistic treatment goals, couples and/or family members are taught skills in communication and problem resolution with an emphasis on tolerance and acceptance. Specific issues (e.g. separation) are addressed directly.
Biofeedback and Related Arousal Reduction Methods
Biofeedback is a treatment modality for individuals interested in learning to control their bodies. These methods provide objective information about various stress influenced biological functions (e.g. muscle tension, sweat gland activity) and can be very helpful in an overall treatment approach to various stress related maladies such as headaches, irritable bowel and hypertension. We use computerized equipment that provides us with quantitative information about your baseline physiological status and progress. Specific methods are then used to help you apply these methods to the naturalistic environment.
Alternative Medicine and Mindfulness Meditation
The mind body services we provide such as hypnosis, mindfulness meditation and biofeedback reflect our philosophy of treating individuals as opposed to just disorders. A holistic lifestyle approach is often necessary to restore balance in one’s life. We collaborate extensively with our network of alternative providers such as osteopaths, acupuncturists, nutritionists, homeopaths and massage therapists when appropriate.
Assertiveness
Being able to communicate your feelings in direct, honest ways sets the stage for healthier relationships and greater self esteem. The process of learning to be more assertive begins by reviewing one’s personal rights, which include the right to express your opinion, the right to make a request, the right to make a refusal etc. Next we help you identify the specific situations and individuals which you find difficult to handle. In addition, we focus on distinguishing assertiveness from aggression and unassertiveness. The goal is to help people more strategically express their feelings so as to increase the likelihood that people are receptive. At it’s core, assertiveness is honest communication that engenders self and other respect. A particular emphasis is placed on non verbal languages including eye contact, tone of voice, etc. as well as the use of softer language. Advanced assertive techniques are also taught such as dealing with particularly difficult people. Role playing and imaginable rehearsal methods are used to facilitate learning.
Heart Health Alternatives (HHA)
It is well established that heart disease (CHD) is the number one cause of death in the United States dwarfing all forms of cancer. Our practice offers a number of adjunctive services which include stress management training, dietary interventions, exercise compliance enhancement and smoking cessation assistance. We are committed to helping people both with preexisting illness and those “at risk” develop a healthier lifestyle. These evidence based treatment methods have been shown to reverse heart disease in highly motivated individuals and contribute significantly to standard cardiac care.
Exercise Prescription
Individuals who need assistance in selecting, developing and maintaining an exercise program can receive this service at BMA. We focus on helping people commit to activities that they like and insist on long term fitness.
Divorce Mediation
Individuals who need help separating can benefit tremendously from a structured approach to dealing with legal issues, parenting problems and conflict management.
Testing (psychoeducational, vocational and neuropsych)
A number of extensive test batteries can often provide meaningful and objective data on educational, vocational and neuropsychological functioning. Our educational psychologists will help you identify which evaluations are necessary and appropriate given one’s age, symptoms and goals.
Group Therapy
CBT groups are generally run for individuals with specific complaints such as OCD, panic and social anxiety. These time limited groups are run in a supportive atmosphere and include didactic and experiential methods.
Stress and Anger Management
Individuals are helped to identify hot buttons and develop coping techniques. Among the skills taught are assertiveness, “letting go” methods, limiting obsessing and developing attitudes of compassion and tolerance. Imaginal and role play rehearsals can help individuals achieve greater success in controlling their temper.
Family Business
Families who work together almost inevitably experience conflict. We have been very helpful with many family businesses whose ability to do business was compromised by interpersonal conflict. We often collect information from a variety of individuals and then generally work with the family unit teaching skills in problem identification and resolution.
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