Top-Down vs Bottom-Up Therapy: What’s the difference?
When people begin therapy, they’re often surprised to learn that there are a number of approaches or modalities that a therapist may incorporate. Some approaches start with thoughts and behaviour. Others begin with the body, emotions, or past life experiences. Neither is “better”—but understanding the difference can help you choose a form of therapy that truly supports how you process and heal.
Understanding Therapy Buzzwords: and how they relate to art therapy
What do those buzz words really mean? If you’ve spent any time in therapy, you may have a greater understanding about some of the more common therapy approaches. Some of these concepts are mentioned without any context or meaning and can be difficult to understand. Phrases like somatic, trauma-informed, nervous system regulation, or inner child work are often used to describe aspects of therapy, let’s break them down through an art therapy lens so you can gain a better understanding of what they actually mean.