Following are details on some of the techniques/therapies available, and links to the associated professional organisations and resources for them.
EMDR
EMDR consultant offering pioneering attachment focused EMDR: http://drlaurelparnell.com/
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA): http://www.emdria.org
This is the EMDR professional organization that approves trainings, and certifies therapists, consultants and trainers in EMDR. They have information about EMDR trainings and workshops as well as referrals to EMDR-trained therapists. They put on a conference every year. This is a good source for information on EMDR.
EMDR Australia: http://emdraa.org/
Pain Management
Noigroup.com: http://www.noigroup.com/
NOI's core philosophy is to create and provide evidence-based multimedia resources and courses for the treatment of pain. NOI reinvests directly into ongoing research in pain literacy education, graded motor imagery and neurodynamics.
New Zealand Pain Society: nzps.org.nz
The New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS) was formed in 1984 as the New Zealand Chapter of the International Association for the Study of Pain. The first meeting as a chapter was held in Seattle on September 3rd, 1984.
The NZPS is an organization representing a wide range of disciplines interested in the management and understanding of pain.
IASP: http://www.iasp-pain.org/
The International Association for the Study of Pain brings together scientists, clinicians, health-care providers, and policymakers to stimulate and support the study of pain and translate that knowledge into improved pain relief worldwide.
Cognitive Analytic Therapy
ICATA - International Cognitive Analytic Therapy Association: http://internationalcat.org/
Our goal is to promote the training and supervision of CAT by harnessing the resources of the national associations from around the world.
ACAT-UK: http://www.acat.me.uk/page/
The website offers an introduction to Cognitive Analytic Therapy, a collaborative programme for looking at the way a person thinks, feels and acts, and the events and relationships that underlie these experiences - often from childhood or earlier in life.
Compassion Focused Therapy
Compassionate Mind Foundation: http://compassionatemind.co.
Set up in 2006 the Foundation aims to promote wellbeing through the scientific understanding and application of compassion.
Compassionate Mind Foundation-USA: http://www.
The Compassionate Mind Foundation-USA was established in 2012, as a community of scientist-practitioners, seeking to promote the scientific study and the application of compassion to a range of human problems.
CFT Australia & NZ: http://www.
This site is an Australian & New Zealand tribute to the inspiring and profound work of Professor Paul Gilbert OBE
It's goal is to assist in bringing this new therapeutic technique to Australian & New Zealand health care professionals.
- Details
- Written by Super User
- Category: Psych-about
Psych Services
Cariad Psychological Services aims to provide people with a range of skills to increase emotional well being and to achieve your goals in life.
Become the person you can be proud of.
Some of the services we provide and techniques we utilise:
EMDR
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that incorporates elements from many different treatment approaches. To date, EMDR therapy has helped millions of people of all ages relieve many types of psychological stress. Read EMDRIA's clinical definition of EMDR.
Pain Management
How to manage PAIN?
I offer specialist and general therapies for the control/management of pain. Drawing upon a wide range of resources, including the New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS) and the International Association for the Study of Pain.
Cognitive Analytic Therapy
What is CAT?
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) is an integrative and relational approach to psychotherapy which was developed thirty years ago by Dr Anthony Ryle. Follow the link to learn about its versatile way of understanding psychological help and psychotherapy and the relational dynamics between individuals and contemporary societies.
Compassion Focused Therapy
What is CFT?
Originally developed by Dr. Paul Gilbert, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that draws upon our evolved capacity for compassion to facilitate the alleviation of human suffering.
The Compassionate Mind Foundation was established in 2006 (in the UK) and aims to promote wellbeing through the scientific understanding and application of compassion. The Compassionate Mind Foundation-USA followed in 2012.
http://www.
There is also an Australian & New Zealand site that pays tribute to the inspiring and profound work of Professor Paul Gilbert OBE.
Who is Dr Fran?
Dr Fran Brinn (DClinPsych) is a Registered Clinical Psychologist in Christchurch, New Zealand.
She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Wales, Cardiff in 2000.
She continues to prioritize professional development, with training in EMDR, Compassion Focused Therapy, Graded Motor Imagery and Cognitive Analytic Therapy.
She has been working in private practice since 2005, undertaking work for ACC, EAP programs and the local Public Mental Health Initiative in addition to a private caseload.
She is the first to admit that her approach may not suit everyone.
"I'm a strong believer that therapy is hard work for client and therapist, and if you leave feeling like you've had a 'nice cup of tea with Aunty Fran' then that isn't therapy. Be prepared for homework, be prepared for challenge, and be prepared for me to work just as hard to push you to gain skills to self-manage."
"I will work with you to improve your life."
See my Services and Links pages for details of associations and more on some of the therapies/techniques I employ.
Need help?
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist/Therapist who can help you change your life.
Have a question?
Through my "Ask Dr Fran" blog and "Comments from the Couch" podcast I attempt to answer all those vexing questions and overcome those hurdles that are preventing people from finding the "Three Ps" - Purpose, Prosperity, Peace of mind.
- Details
- Written by Super User
- Category: Psych-about