Dr. Bonner also offers innovative interventions drawn from a psychotherapeutic orientation called Coherence Therapy (formerly known as Depth Oriented Brief Therapy-- D.O.B.T., developed by Bruce Ecker, Ph.D & Laurel Hulley, Ph.D.).
Coherence Therapy is an experiential approach that draws upon the findings of neurobiology and constructivism to 1) elucidate the compelling purposes served by emotional symptoms and 2) provide experiential interventions designed to dissolve these symptoms at their roots. Dr. Bonner has found Coherence Therapy to be a valuable complement to the Internal Family Systems Model-- that is, specific parts of our mind produce and maintain symptoms for reasons that are coherent and purposeful.
The Coherence Therapy approach is especially effective in working with teens, as it abstains from pushing them to make changes and is respectful of their need to "save face" by making changes when they are ready. This perspective is similar to the therapist and parenting guidelines described in the page on Parenting Teens.
Coherence Therapy website: www.coherencetherapy.org
For examples of Coherence Therapy applications, including self-help guidelines, see www.psychresources.net
Charles Bonner, Ph.D.
PA. Lic. #PS-007719-L
5869 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 422-9160 ext. 2
FAX: (412) 422-8180
Email Dr. Bonner
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