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A (Very) Brief Introduction to Communication-Focused Therapy® (CFT®)

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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

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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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Treatment of ADHD in Adults

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Treatment of ADHD in Adults Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common mental health condition that has been estimated to affect one out of twenty people worldwide. It causes persistent problems, such as difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. Adult ADHD can lead to unstable relationships, poor work or

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Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) for Depression

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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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Treatment of Psychosis and Schizophrenia

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Treatment of Psychosis and Schizophrenia Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Psychosis, particularly in the form of schizophrenia, is often seen as a serious life-altering condition. However, in clinical practice, many patients can attain remission or at least substantial remission, which enables them to lead the personal and professional lives they want. While medication plays a significant

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Pure ‘O’ OCD and Psychotherapy

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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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A Case of Severe OCD – Obsessive Thoughts

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Abstract—Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often more difficult to treat than anxiety, depression and other psychiatric disorders. However, a combination of psychotherapy and medication treatment can be effective in most cases. Within a few months, there is often a marked improvement in symptoms and quality of life. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) at a higher dose,

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Depression and Psychotherapy

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Depression and Psychotherapy Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Abstract – Depression has become highly treatable and this article explores some ways of treating it with the use of psychotherapy. The approach presented is communication-focused psychotherapy which has been developed and described by the author before. Psychotherapy alone may not be sufficient in more severe cases, where

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