הפרוטוקול הגמיש

I trained this year in a new therapeutic approach, that combines working on emotional regulation through CBT in a more creative approach geared for the creative art therapies. In hebrew it is called, הפרוטוקול הגמיש, taught and created by Shelly Zantkaren and Yael Sharon. Emotional regulation is the ability to regulate and control our different emotions. Some children and adults have a very difficult time controlling and understanding their emotions. This approach teaches one to understand and work through emotions in a very thorough way. 

The approach is based off of the Cognitive Behavior Therapy approach, but is given over in a fun and creative way. It can use music, art, drama, playing and personal expression. It is personalized and specifically molded to the persons needs. This year I’ve been using it with a variety of clients from different backgrounds and needs. I find that it is extremely insightful, fun, useful, flexible and versatile.

Among the different people who I have used it with, and found it to be useful with, is with people on the autistic spectrum. Because people on the Autistic spectrum, by nature of Autism have a harder time understanding and controlling their emotions, this approach has been exciting and refreshing to use.