communication

Communication Patterns to Change Communication Patterns

Communication Patterns to Change Communication Patterns 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. Ineffective and maladaptive communication patterns can be changed through communication. Keywords: communication patterns, change, communication-focused therapy, CFT, communication, psychotherapy, psychiatry Communication Patterns to […]

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Communication-Focused Therapy® and Attachment (1)

Communication-FOcused Therapy® (CFT) and Attachment 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. Attachment is the expectation and hope that a meaningful interaction will continue. Keywords: attachment, communication-focused therapy, CFT, communication, psychotherapy, psychiatry Attachment Attachment is the

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Psychiatry

Psychiatry Christian Jonathan Haverkampf M.D. Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, study, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various abnormalities related to mood, behaviour, cognition, and perceptions. Working on internal and external communication is a central focus in psychiatric treatment. Keywords: psychiatry, psychotherapy, communication, medicine Contents Introduction. 3 Communication. 4

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Therapy of Social Anxiety Disorder (4)

Therapy of Social Anxiety Disorder Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Social anxiety disorder can significantly reduce an individual’s choices in life and the quality of life overall. Since communication is the process by which humans fulfil their needs, values and aspirations, its effectiveness is important for satisfaction, contentment and happiness in life. It is the main

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Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) for ADHD

Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) for ADHD Dr. Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often treated mainly or exclusively with medication. However, psychotherapy should have an important place in the treatment of ADHD and may in lighter forms be the only therapy needed. Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) is a psychotherapy developed by the author,

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Feel Yourself (3)

Feel Yourself Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Feeling oneself may sound easy, but it is what we do not do enough of. It is a communication process with the parts of oneself that define who we are. The most therapy accomplishes is usually to facilitate this flow of information. Our values in the broadest sense, the

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CBT and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

  CBT and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy A Comparison Ch. Jonathan Haverkampf Abstract—All psychotherapies go back to the revolutionary concept of the ‘talking cure’ in the late nineteenth century, the use of communication as an instrument of healing. CBT and psychodynamic psychotherapy as descendants from the same concept should be viewed as complimentary rather than as substitutes.

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