At Life InSight, we provide dedicated support for children, adolescents, and adults navigating the challenges of managing chronic health/medical conditions and the impact it can have to the individual’s emotional well-being. Supportive psychotherapy is an approach that has been found to be most effective in working with individuals with chronic health/medical conditions and integrates various models, aiming to reduce symptoms and enhance self-esteem, ego functions, and adaptive skills. Particularly beneficial for individuals facing challenges of chronic illness, this method provides practical tools, support, and a safe space for emotional expression and exploration. Another valuable method of treatment is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizing acceptance of negative thoughts and feelings.
Chronic Health/Medical Conditions
Chronic illness is a long-lasting condition that often requires ongoing medical care and can impede daily activities, affecting not only individuals but also their families. Unlike acute illnesses with a predictable recovery, chronic conditions may persist indefinitely, introducing challenges that extend beyond disease-specific symptoms to include invisible aspects such as pain, fatigue, and mood disorders. Managing health tasks like medication or exercises can induce stress, impacting self-image and potentially leading to social withdrawal. The prolonged stress associated with chronic illness may manifest in various emotional responses, including frustration, anger, hopelessness, and depression, affecting not only the individuals but also their loved ones.
Treatment
Supportive psychotherapy is a therapeutic approach that draws from various therapeutic schools such as cognitive behavioral and interpersonal conceptual models. This therapy serves to reduce symptoms and to maintain, restore, or improve self-esteem, ego functions and adaptive skills. This method can be particularly beneficial for those experiencing issues that have stretched their coping capacities. Supportive therapy can offer practical tools, support, and encouragement to achieve one’s goals and increase a patient’s functional abilities. Supportive therapy can involve many different therapy techniques and methods, but above all, it prioritizes creating a safe space where clients can express their emotions and explore their behaviors with a therapist in a fluid, conversational style. Another valuable method is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizing acceptance of negative thoughts and feelings. Through mindfulness, ACT encourages embracing the present moment, fostering acceptance, and increasing commitment to health-aligned activities.
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Center for Emotional and Educational Wellness
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