Connectedness Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Connecting with others and others in a meaningful way is a requirement for happiness and success in life. Many mental health issues are the result of disconnectedness. Connectedness requires engaging with oneself and the world and being open to meaningful messages from others. In this sense, connectedness serves as a […]
When Relationships End Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. The end of one relationship is usually the beginning of another relationship. However, the transition can be difficult emotionally. There are also questions of how a relationship could fall apart in which partners had invested and thought they knew each other well. Greater awareness for and working with
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A (Very) Brief Introduction to Communication-FOcused Therapy® (CFT®) Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Communication-Focused Therapy® (CFT®) is a psychotherapy developed by the author, which has been described for a large number of mental health conditions. This article contains a brief introduction to CFT. Keywords: communication-focused therapy, CFT, communication, psychotherapy, psychiatry Communication-Focused Therapy® Communication is everywhere. Humans
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Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) for Narcissism Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) is a psychotherapy developed by the author, which can be applied to a number of mental health conditions, including narcissism. Keywords: narcissism, communication-focused therapy, CFT, communication, psychotherapy, treatment Table of Contents Introduction. 4 Communication on the Inside. 4 The Self 5 Communication between
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Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) for Autism and Asperger Syndrome Dr. Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) is a psychotherapy developed by the author for the treatment of several mental health conditions. This article focuses on its application to autism and Asperger syndrome. Keywords: depression, communication-focused therapy, CFT, communication, psychotherapy, treatment Table of Contents Introduction. 4
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Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) for Depression Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Depression is a mental health condition that affects a large part of the population at least once over their life span, significantly reducing the quality of life and impairing work and relationships. The condition is mostly treated with psychotherapy and medication. Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) is a
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Make an Appointment with Dr Jonathan Haverkampf Across the Seven Seas: Exploration as Therapy Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Exploring new contacts and new situations can have a therapeutic effect if it leads to a greater perception of meaning. This can be helpful in depression, anxiety, burnout, eating disorders, ADHD and many other mental health conditions.
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Communication-Focused Therapy® (CFT) for Burnout Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Burnout is a common condition that often comes with symptoms of anxiety or depression. It can lead to fatigue, irritability and a disconnect from one’s work or relationship, other people and oneself. Patients with burnout usually see less meaning in the things they engage in, such
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Pure ‘O’ OCD and Psychotherapy Dr Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Abstract – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a condition in which people feel the need to check things repeatedly, perform certain routines repeatedly (‘rituals’), or have certain thoughts repeatedly. People are unable to control either their thoughts or their activities for any longer periods of time. Suppressing the
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