Bipolar Therapy in Holly Springs

Bipolar Therapists

The Benefits Of Bipolar Therapy

BD, which stands for Bipolar Disorder, is one of the conditions that is affected strongly by stress. Episodes of depression and mania are often triggered by a significant life event, turbulent relationships, extreme family conflicts, and several types of situations that may disrupt wake/sleep rhythms. Those with Bipolar Disorder function a lot better when a psychiatrist manages the medication of the patient and regular (weekly or biweekly) psychotherapy sessions.

What Is The Best Therapy For Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar therapy often helps an individual cope with stress caused by external factors, improve their existing relationships, and effective ways to manage many of their symptoms. Below are some of the best ways to identify bipolar warning signs and effective treatments for bipolar disorder.

Family-Focused Therapy

FFT (family-focused therapy) includes the individual with BD and their spouse, parents, or any other close family members. FFT usually includes around 12 sessions, provided by a professional and qualified therapist. Early sessions are usually focused on educating both the patient and the family about this condition. This education includes the symptoms of BD, how they can cycle, and its causes, along with ways to recognize early warning signals of a new episode.

The therapist also gives guidance on what the family can do together to prevent an episode from worsening. The next set of sessions is focused on problem-solving skills and communication, which especially address any family conflicts.

Interpersonal And Social Rhythm Therapy

Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) involves people with Bipolar Disorder keeping a daily record of their wake times, bedtimes, activities, and how any change in their routines affects their mood. The therapist coaches the individual on ways to regulate their routines, along with their sleep-wake cycles in an effort to stabilize their moods.

The patient and her/his therapist then identify any interpersonal problematic areas, such as conflicts with a coworker, turbulent relationships with family members, or finding it difficult to sustain or maintain relationships. The therapist then recommends potential solutions that may help to prevent similar problems from occurring in the future.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy) is a bipolar therapy that focuses on the individual's relationship between their behaviors, feelings, and thoughts. CBT can teach a person to:

• Identify negative thinking patterns and assumptions, and encourage themselves to rather rehearse a more adaptive way of thinking.

• Monitor their levels of activity to ensure that they remain engaged in rewarding activities when they are depressed, and do not push themselves too hard when manic.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) is one of the skill-based approaches that include a combination of group and individual therapy. It teaches acceptance and mindfulness skills, including ways to experience or feel moment-to-moment emotions, thoughts, and the physical sensations that accompany these without any negative judgment from an "observer's stance". It also teaches emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

Can Therapy Help With Mood/Bipolar Disorders?

Research has indicated that individuals that take prescribed medications for BD usually get better much faster and stay "well" when they are also receiving bipolar therapy. Therapy often teaches people with BD how to effectively deal with and handle problems that their symptoms are causing. This includes self-esteem, work, and relationship issues. Therapy is also one of the most effective methods to address a host of other issues that the person may be struggling with, including anxiety, substance abuse, and erratic mood swings.

The bipolar therapy types that are proven to be the most helpful when treating people with BD include:

• Family-Focused Therapy

• Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy

• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

If you have bipolar disorder and you would like to contact a qualified specialist for a treatment plan, Reframe Counseling Services can help you. Reframe Counseling conveniently has practice locations in North Raleigh and Holly Springs. This accredited and reputable service provider specializes in offering the most current and effective therapy solutions.

Professional therapy services often make a drastic difference when it comes to how a person feels about themselves and their life. The team of qualified therapists at Reframe Counseling Services can help you set up as many sessions as you need and are here to help you manage your symptoms.