Therapeutic Services
Working with Adults in the following areas:
Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Phobia’s, Trauma Work, Loss and Grief Work, PTSD, Self-confidence and Assertiveness, Physical / Emotional / Sexual Abuse, Adult ADHD, Social Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Abandonment Issues, Work related Stress and Burnout, Self-esteem and insecurities, Sleep Problems, Work with Pain and Chronic Illness.
BWRT Level 1 - General Psychopathology
Certificate for Abolishing Anxiety
BWRT Level 2 - Psychology of Identity and Behavior
BWRT Level 3 - Psychobiology
Certificate for Reptilian Magic Expanded
Certificate for Smashing Depression
Certificate for Defusing Depression
Eye Movement Integration (EMI) - Level 1
Eye Movement Integration (EMI) - Level 2
Resource Therapy
Certificate Working with OCD
Certificate for Social Media Addiction
Somatic Experiencing (SE) Introduction
Doreen is a registered BWRT (Brain Working Recursive Therapy) Practitioner. She has completed Levels 1 and 2, BB4B and is a Registered Advanced Practitioner in Level 3.
What is BWRT?
‘BWRT®’ stands for ‘BrainWorking Recursive Therapy®’, a modern model of psychology and psychotherapy created by UK professional therapist, Terence Watts, MCGI. It uses a totally logical, practical and down-to-earth working method in which it’s not necessary for you to talk about anything you would rather not discuss – the practitioner only needs to know how you feel and how you would prefer to feel instead. BWRT® is unlike any other therapy you might have heard of or read about, using the latest discoveries in neuroscience coupled with your own unique brain processes to help you get better. Only Certified Practitioners have been trained to deliver BWRT® and all have to adhere to a strict ethical code. Find out more at www.bwrt.org
BWRT consists of different types of therapies, organized in three different levels that are designed to address a certain set of problems.
BWRT® Level 1
The early brain stores information in neural pathways that has helped the person with survival. When triggered, the brain scans stored patterns and initiates an action in about a third of a second - before the person becomes aware of the action taken. These actions often cause emotional upset anxiety, panic, phobias, stress, trauma or grief.
In BWRT Level 1, a replacement neural pattern will be introduced so that when the person is exposed to the traumatic trigger, the brain will choose the preferred neural pathway.
BWRT is an efficient short-term therapy where the original neural pathways are re-routed to the preferred neural pathway. Recursive loops are used to cement the new preferred neural pathway. BWRT is a client-centered therapy and the preferred pathways originate and are developed by clients themselves. It is important to note that BWRT cannot change anything outside of the client’s control, but it can help the client to change their responses to problems.
BWRT® Level 1 addresses the following:
Commitment anxiety
Phobias
Panic attacks
Generalized anxiety disorder
Exam anxiety
Social phobia
Success inhibition
Fear of failure
All types of performance anxiety
Self-worth / Self-confidence Issues
Fear of Authority
Relationship Issues
Grief
PTSD
BWRT® Level 2
BWRT Level 2 is used for more serious issues regarding identity and beliefs of the self. Level 2 is built on the idea that behavior and beliefs cannot be changed if a person is still clinging to an old identity. The same goes for identity; you cannot change a person’s identity without changes in behavior. This therapy is covered in six weeks with consecutive weekly sessions and requires motivated participation from the client, as well as the completion of homework assignments. Before Level 2 work commences, all Level 1 issues need to be addressed.
BWRT® Level 2 can be practiced by qualified Psychologists and Psychiatrists only.
BWRT® Level 2 addresses the following:
Alcoholism
OCD
Gambling
Postpartum depression
Depression
Eating disorders
Binge eating and drinking
Addictions
Sexual obsession/addiction
Fetishism
Porn addiction
Masturbation fixation
Bullying (relationship or school)
Substance abuse
BWRT® Level 3
BWRT Level 3 focuses on physical sickness, autoimmune disorders and some inflammatory conditions. It deals with psychobiology and the links between the brain, body and mind. The body is believed to have the ability to self-heal and the brain can be used to instigate such a healing process. The brain plays a big part in the body’s immune system.
Level 3 can change the body’s systems with conscious thoughts. The client will be introduced to the anatomy of the organs involved, the neural and lymphatic connections, as well as the working of hormones and enzymes and also to which part of the brain is involved. Level 3 can initiate or accelerate processes in the body that is not working optimally or manage the symptoms, side effects, discomfort or pain related to the condition. It is not suggested that these therapies can “cure” a medical condition, but rather it can help the client to deal as effectively as possible with the condition.
An important requirement, before taking on Level 3 work, is that the client must have consulted a relevant professional medical practitioner. This medical practitioner will also be informed about the Level 3 work that the client will be undergoing. It is important to note that Level 3 therapies are not intended to replace conventional medical treatments.
BWRT® Level 3 addresses the following:
Hypo/hyperthyroidism.
Autoimmune illnesses (such as: Diabetes II, Pernicious Anemia, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, some allergies, etc.)
Under-active immune system.
Adrenal fatigue (or adrenal insufficiency)
Cushing’s Syndrome (or high cortisol)
Cholesterol problems
Hypertension
Vasovagal Syncope (stress/anxiety induced fainting)
Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
Tachycardia (fast heart rate)
Digestive illnesses
Bowel illnesses (such as IBS)
Circulatory problems
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS, previously known as ME)
Post Viral Syndrome (PVS)
Fibromyalgia (FMS)
Before Level 3 work can commence, all relevant issues need to be resolved with Level 1 work. Level 3 is an interactive therapy and the client needs to agree to participate and complete homework assigned as part of the therapy.
BB4B is a required training before training in Level 3 can commence. BB4B includes protocols and therapies for:
Anxiety
Social phobia
Insomnia
Pain management
Physical energy output
Sport enhancement
Sexual enhancement
To learn more about BWRT, visit www.bwrt.org
Podcast link below gives a good summary of BWRT Level 1, 2 and 3
https://www.mariettesnyman.co.za/blog/bwrt-level-3-relief-from-chronic-illnesses
https://iframe.iono.fm/e/1281686
WHAT IS SOMATIC EXPERIENCING®? https://traumahealing.org/
Somatic Experiencing (SE™) is a body-based (bottom up) modality for healing trauma and other stress disorders. It is based on a multidisciplinary intersection of physiology, psychology, ethology, biology, neuroscience, medical biophysics and has been clinically applied for more than four decades. It is the life’s work of Dr Peter A. Levine.
This “Instinct to heal” and self-regulate is therapeutically engaged through the awareness of body sensations and emotions that contradict those of paralysis and helplessness restoring resilience, equilibrium, and wholeness.
It offers a framework to assess where a person is “stuck” in the fight, flight or freeze responses and provides clinical tools to resolve these fixated physiological states. SE provides effective skills, appropriate to a variety of healing professions including mental health, medicine, physical and occupational therapies, bodywork, addiction treatment, first response, education, and others.
Targeted interventions to optimize self-regulation ensure a return, not only to well-being and joy of life but also allows access to the potential of oneself.
For more info on Somatic Experiencing, go to link below and click on SE 101
Polyvagal Theory - see link below
Enquire about an appointment with Doreen with THIS LINK.