Dream Confrontation: Facing Fears with Exposure Therapy Through ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’
This intervention uses the horror classic “Nightmare on Elm Street” as a metaphorical backdrop to help clients confront and manage their anxieties using exposure therapy. In the film, characters face their deepest fears in the form of Freddy Krueger, which parallels how exposure therapy challenges clients to face and eventually desensitize themselves to the fears […]
Family Magic Tree: Exploring Roles and Dynamics with Family Systems Therapy Through ‘Double Double Toil and Trouble”
Family Magic Tree: Exploring Roles and Dynamics with Family Systems Therapy Through ‘Double Double Toil and Trouble” Therapeutic Focus: This intervention uses the Halloween-themed movie “Double Double Toil and Trouble” as a backdrop to explore family roles and dynamics using Family Systems Therapy. The story, which revolves around twin sisters working together to overcome obstacles […]
Embracing Change and Accepting Difficult Emotions with Jack The Pumpkin King
This intervention utilizes the narrative of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and the character Jack Skellington’s journey to explore themes of identity, purpose, and acceptance of emotions using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The aim is to help clients embrace their own complexities and difficult emotions, while motivating them to act in ways that align with […]
Exploring Post-Traumatic Growth in Persona 5: The Royal Through Social Penetration Theory
In the realm of psychological research, the intersection of video games and mental health has emerged as a fertile ground for exploration. A recent article written by authors who have worked on other Geek Therapeutics projects have been published in the Journal of Psychology and Psychotherapy Research and examines this intriguing intersection with a focus […]
Quest for Closure: Navigating Grief with ‘Onward
Therapeutic Intervention Using “Onward” for Grieving and Growing Up Without a Father Therapeutic Focus: This intervention focuses on processing grief and exploring the emotional and psychological effects of growing up without a father, using the characters and plot of “Onward” to guide the therapeutic narrative and activities. Steps in the Intervention Story Review and Identification: […]
DBT at the Bar None: Life Skills from Hey Dude
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Through the Lens of “Hey Dude” Introduction to DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a cognitive-behavioral treatment developed to help people learn to manage their emotions, cope with stress, and improve relationships with others. DBT focuses on providing therapeutic skills in four key areas. Connecting DBT to “Hey Dude”: The interactions among […]
“Saiyan Strengths CBT: Harnessing Resilience in Dragon Ball Z
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Through the Lens of “Dragon Ball Z” Introduction to CBT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that treats problems by modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts. It emphasizes the importance of thinking in how we feel and what we do, and it is based on the belief that thoughts, […]
