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Clinical Concepts

Foundational theoretical concepts, psychological mechanisms, and relational principles underpinning modern practice.

Clinical Concepts

Therapeutic Relationship

Edward Bordin & Carl Rogers

The collaborative bond, goal consensus, and affective containment between therapist and client.

Clinical Concepts

Attachment Theory

John Bowlby & Mary Ainsworth

Evolutionary and relational frameworks explaining how early bonding patterns shape adult affect regulation and intimacy.

Clinical Concepts

Polyvagal Theory

Stephen Porges

The science of feeling safe: hierarchical neural pathways modulating fight, flight, freeze, and social engagement.