REM Course
Rescripting Education and Management of Trauma-Related Nightmares
People who experience a traumatic event often develop nightmares that can persist for months or even years. This 3 class course helps people to rapidly and reliably learn to sleep better and reduce the frequency of their nightmares. The course draws from the latest sleep research and uses an established, research-based educational intervention that has been shown to be effective in research trials for trauma-related nightmares. In this course, participants will learn relaxation techniques and ways to change the narrative of their dreams into something less frightening. Participants will also learn how to add helpful elements to their dreams so that they don’t feel so helpless and terrified.
The Oregonian wrote a story about this kind of work being done with local veterans who have war-related trauma. Our classes can be used with trauma related to war, domestic violence, childhood abuse, or accidents.
ACT on Life
A 9 class course based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
This active and engaging class meets over 9 weeks and offers people a chance to learn skills that will help them live more effectively. Participants learn practical ways to be more mindful and present in their daily lives and to have their actions be guided by their most important values. We teach you skills to help clarify and choose the directions in your life that are most important to you, and to move towards your goals and more effectively deal with any barriers that might get in your way. The course is based on the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which has extensively studied in research trials. This course is welcome to any and all participants. This group is a great adjunct to individual psychotherapy, as well as a stand alone course. Learn to get out of your head and start living a life that's meaningful to you!
Schedule: The group meets Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:00pm.
The next group cycle begins September 8, 2010.
Contact Information: If you are interested in either of these courses you can either call us at 503-281-4852 and leave a message to let us know which course you are interested in, or email us at email@portlandpsychotherapyclinic.com. Our voice mail is confidential but please be aware that email is not a secure means of transmitting information. For your own protection, we advise you to avoid or keep to a minimum personal details when communicating to us through email.
