Part IV: Self Help and Knowing Where to Find It.

“Current Medical Model” Solutions, and Complimentary or “At Home” DIY solutions, including the new ICR Method

To treat our "FAWS" (Fears, Anxieties, Weaknesses & Struggles) we’ll look at using the “Current Medical Model” and cover the traditional treatment methods, then because the whole thrust of this website is DIY self-help strategies for those who simply cannot seek or receive professional help, we’ll list DIY versions of the Current Medical Model therapies.

We appreciate this approach may be decried by established therapists as unworkable and potentially a diversion, but we would remind them that neither they nor any other qualified people are available for the folks we are trying so desperately to help, so with qualifications we offer our DIY Current Medical Model solutions.

When we move onto true non Medical Model therapies we will start with the most useful, and the one most often suggested by doctors and therapists alike, Mindfulness. Mindfulness techniques can be practiced by anyone whenever they choose and is a true DIY “At Home Therapy”.

Then we’ll check out the new and exciting ICR Method approach. As this has helped so many folks we know first hand, myself included.

For now let’s dive into the Current Medical Model therapies...

While the above intro gives you an idea of what to expect, listed below is an Index of the 140+ pages of insightful information contained just in Part 4 ...

We Cover - “Current Medical Model” Solutions, and Complimentary or “At Home” DIY solutions, including the new ICR Method

• Traditional Current Medical Model Therapies for Personality Disorders

• Psychotherapy:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT):

• Schema-focused Therapy:

• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy:

• Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT)

• Medication:

• Hospitalization:

• Self-Care:

Then We Give “up close and personal” accounts of the various therapies in action:

• Psychotherapies (Talk Therapies):

• Personal Empowerment: Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Personality Disorders

• A Deep Dive into Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Empathetic Exploration

• Embracing Transformation: A Deep Dive Into Schema Therapy for Personality Disorders

• A Personal Journey Through Psychodynamic Therapy: Untangling the Tangle of Personality Disorders

• Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT): A Compassionate Path Towards Personality Disorder Recovery

• Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP): An Empathetic Deep-Dive into Healing Personality Disorders

• Medication

• Hospitalization:

• Residential Treatment Programs and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs):

Then - DIY Medical Model Therapy Suggestions

• DIY Psychoeducation Framework

• DIY Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• DIY Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• DIY Mindfulness

• DIY Schema

• DIY Self-Care

• DIY Establish Routine

• DIY Crisis Planning

• DIY Persistence

We Go On to Cover - Complementary Therapies: Supporting the Medical Model

• Complementary Therapies for Overall Wellness

• What Are Complementary Therapies?

• Debunking Myths Around Complementary Therapies: A Pathway to Healing Personality Disorders

• Embracing Mindfulness: Being Present in the Moment

• Before you start, a very personal word from myself… an observation of pure, innocent mindfulness.

• Understanding Mindfulness: A Gentle Introduction

• The Science Behind Mindfulness

• The Mindfulness Journey: Beginning Your Practice

• Mindfulness Techniques for Everyday Life

• Mastering the Art of Mindful Meditation

• Here’s a link to the website where there are 20+ Guided Meditation Audio sessions for you, enjoy

• Dealing with Obstacles in Your Mindfulness Journey

• Mindfulness and Interpersonal Relationships

• Maintaining Your Mindfulness Practice

The Ever Popular “STOP - 3 Method” for PD Sufferers

• Step One: Finding Stillness

• Step Two: Focusing on Breath

• Step Three: Turning Inward

• Step Four: Proceed Mindfully

The ICR Method: A Quick Path to “Owning” Any Situation

• A Quick “Thumbnail” of the ICR Method

• Implementing the ICR Method: A Full Step-by-Step Guide

• You really can do anything now, the only thing stopping you is you, so enjoy your new found confidence and abilities.

• My Own DIY ICR ‘System” - It Works For Me

• The “Me-Here-Now” Reference: To Save You Getting Lost

• The ICR Method: Success Stories and Case Studies