Psychotherapy is unfortunately often overlooked as a form of support for individuals with intellectual disabilities, yet among them, suffering from mental health issues occurs much more frequently then in individuals with so- called intellectual norm. There are many studies indicating effectiveness therapeutic interventions in addressing the mental health problems of individuals with intellectual disabilitis.
Psychotherapy should adapt to client, no the other way around. Therefore, it is important to adjust the process to the needs of the person undergoing therapy. Modifications can be made to the duration on the session, as well as the methods of communication and working trough issues- for example, instead of a standard conversation, it could involve play, games or drawings. For individuals who do not communicate verbally, alternative communication methods can be use. It is also necessary to adapt the language used by the therapist to the client’s cognitive abilities.
We work based on the principles of Transactional Analysis, as theory of human personality and a psychotherapy approach founded on values such as anatomy and mutual respect. We place particular emphasis on continuous training of our staff- we operated in accordance with the best therapeutic knowledge, and very importantly, our work undergoes regular supervision by experienced psychotherapist.
Psychotherapy with individuals with intellectual disabilities is conducted by one of our specialists, Jan Kornaj. The initial five sessions serve as psychotherapeutic consultations, providing clients with an opportunity to determine if our therapist’s approach aligns with their needs, while also allowing the therapist to make a preliminary assessment of the client’s issues. If the client is a minor or legally incapacitated, we invite the client to the first appointment accompanied by their legal guardian.
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