Integrative Psychology
The aim of an integrative approach is to facilitate wholeness and healing by understanding and, where possible, treating the many factors that could be manifesting in problematic symptoms.
The integrative approach is wholistic and multi-leveled. Nothing can really be seen in isolation, we are all interconnected to others, our environment and within. What this means is that when a person presents with a problem, rather than treating the symptoms in isolation, all the possible causes are considered. It also means that the person is treated from different levels for the most effective outcome.
Psychological problems are sometimes the result of past unresolved trauma or unfinished business, but they can also arise from neurotransmitter imbalances. These internal imbalances could be the result of toxins from the diet or an undiagnosed bio-chemical variances, poor diet, stress and unhealthy relationships.
An integrative approach might consider
Many doctors now recognise the need to address the nutritional aspects of disease, and many psychologists have long recognised the need to address the spiritual and emotional aspects of a person's life. The environment in which we live has a huge impact on our well being. The human genome project, for example, brought to light the mutable impact of stress and lifestyle on long term health.
In other words, your mental anguish may not be "all in you mind", it could be your diet, a geneticly inherited biochemical imbalance, a toxic environment or a toxic relationship, something in your past needing to be resolved, something in your future, wanting fulfilment or a combination of any or all of these.
Overall, your problem has a greater chance of full resolution if all contributing factors are considered. You deserve full health and total well being. Symptoms that might warrant further investigation will be referred to other practitioners or integrative doctors where necessary. Clarissa does not diagnose, prescribe or advise on nutrition.
READ MORE ABOUT NEURAL NUTRITION AND BIOCHEMICAL IMBALANCES HERE
Clarissa is familiar with many of the commonly used alternatives to anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications. She does not, however, diagnose, prescribe or advise on the use of nutrients for psychological issues, if this is an area you choose to explore you will be referred on to an appropriately trained specialist. Never cease any medications without medical guidance, there is a very clear place and need for medications in many instances and they should never be stopped without a doctors consultation or supervision.
The integrative approach is wholistic and multi-leveled. Nothing can really be seen in isolation, we are all interconnected to others, our environment and within. What this means is that when a person presents with a problem, rather than treating the symptoms in isolation, all the possible causes are considered. It also means that the person is treated from different levels for the most effective outcome.
Psychological problems are sometimes the result of past unresolved trauma or unfinished business, but they can also arise from neurotransmitter imbalances. These internal imbalances could be the result of toxins from the diet or an undiagnosed bio-chemical variances, poor diet, stress and unhealthy relationships.
An integrative approach might consider
- Current life stress/ lifestyle issues e.g life events, need for relaxation.
- Relationship patterns (including work, friends, family and partner relationships).
- Spiritual issues (lack of purpose, inner longings).
- Broader environmental factors including pollutants, natural disasters, local events.
- Past trauma often forgotten and lodged in the body rekindled by present experience.
- Psychodynamic issues, past issues yearning for resolution in the present.
- Poor diet, toxins, inflammation, illness (lots can be going on in the body wreaking havoc in the mind)
Many doctors now recognise the need to address the nutritional aspects of disease, and many psychologists have long recognised the need to address the spiritual and emotional aspects of a person's life. The environment in which we live has a huge impact on our well being. The human genome project, for example, brought to light the mutable impact of stress and lifestyle on long term health.
In other words, your mental anguish may not be "all in you mind", it could be your diet, a geneticly inherited biochemical imbalance, a toxic environment or a toxic relationship, something in your past needing to be resolved, something in your future, wanting fulfilment or a combination of any or all of these.
Overall, your problem has a greater chance of full resolution if all contributing factors are considered. You deserve full health and total well being. Symptoms that might warrant further investigation will be referred to other practitioners or integrative doctors where necessary. Clarissa does not diagnose, prescribe or advise on nutrition.
READ MORE ABOUT NEURAL NUTRITION AND BIOCHEMICAL IMBALANCES HERE
Clarissa is familiar with many of the commonly used alternatives to anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications. She does not, however, diagnose, prescribe or advise on the use of nutrients for psychological issues, if this is an area you choose to explore you will be referred on to an appropriately trained specialist. Never cease any medications without medical guidance, there is a very clear place and need for medications in many instances and they should never be stopped without a doctors consultation or supervision.
