The following links lead to peer-reviewed research (the nitty-gritty stuff!) that supports the modalities I employ in my work. I provide this information for clients and clinicians alike; not necessarily to convince anyone of the usefulness of any particular approach, but to ignite curiosity and stimulate inquiry. These articles were found primarily via the databases PubMed and PsycNET, two reputable sources for peer-reviewed studies.
HRV and Biofeedback:
- Heart Rate Variability: What is it?
- HRV and Psychological Resilience
- Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback in Treatment of Substance Cravings
- Use of Biofeedback in Cases of Emotion Dysregulation and Complex Trauma
- Systematic Review: Biofeedback for Treating Psychiatric Disorders
Art Therapy:
- Review of Literature for Art Therapy
- Art Therapy Outcome Studies
- Art Therapy for Anxiety
- Art Therapy for PTSD in Adolescents
- Effects of Art-Making on Cortisol Levels
Mindfulness:
- Mindfulness Interventions in Psychiatry
- Mindfulness Training to Treat Anxiety
- Web-Based Mindfulness Interventions for Mental Health Treatment
Psychodynamic Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy:
All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make, the better.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson