Videos
Our videos have been thoughtfully created to complement APT (Adolescent and Parent Treatment) by providing clear, accessible explanations that help adolescents, parents, and clinicians alike understand the fundamental principles and core concepts of APT. These videos break down complex ideas into practical, relatable information, making it easier for families to feel informed and engaged throughout the treatment process.
APT Treatment Videos
The videos do so in a fun and enjoyable way that caters for individual learning styles.
THE EMOTIONAL RIVER
The focus of this video is to help young people identify their own coping style and develop an awareness of the importance of enhancing your cognitive flexibility.
PERFECTIONISM
This is our first video to support our section on traits. It is really important for both parents and adolescents to get a good grasp on personality traits and how they are used. Remember, any trait can be used both adaptively and destructively. Nothing is either good or bad in and of itself, it is how we use anything that makes it so.
The Four Elements Meditation Series
The Four Elements – Earth – Water – Air – Fire are classical concepts that represent the substance of our world and explain the nature and complexity of all matter. Existence of the Four Elements is evident in many ancient cultures such as Chinese, Greek, Japanese, Tibetan, Persian and Indian to name just a few.
Guided Meditation To Accompany The Earth Element
Your body is Earth. You were born from Earth and therefore are one with Earth. Sit or stand in a comfortable position and feel your feet firmly on the ground as you connect with your Mother Earth who gave you life and continually sustains your life. Feel your energy flow down your body through your feet and connect with the Earth’s core where the Earth energy is continuously created. Sense the renewal of your energy as it returns to you. Spread your arms to embrace the Earth and allow your renewed energy to flow up your body and out of the palms of your hands nourishing all that resides in this world remembering that you are connected to all living things. Share your energy with love, compassion, and gratitude for all that supports and sustains you. Give thanks for all your material blessings.
Guided Meditation to Accompany the Air Element
Air is constantly circulated within your body to create the energy your body needs to sustain your life. Air is the giver of life. Sit or stand in a comfortable position with a lowered gaze and concentrate on your breath. With each inhale sense Air enter your nose, fill your lungs, and be carried to every cell of your body. As you breathe in, lengthen your spine and expand your arms to welcome and create space for Air. As you gently exhale bring the palms of your hands to your heart in gratitude for this gift of life. Concentrate on your breath and follow each inhale and exhale and feel the calming power of Air as it continually re-nourishes your internal landscape. Complete your meditation with three long sighs out through your mouth.
Guided Meditation To Accompany The Water Element
Focus your attention on the water element. Connect with its continual movement. Focus on its flexibility and relentless desire to reach its goal and nourish everything on its journey. Nothing can impede its path and determination. Now turn your attention to your body and feel the water element within. Focus on your heart and feel your blood flowing from your heart through your veins providing nourishment to every extremity of your body. Turn your attention to your eyes and as you blink feel the wetness within your eyes. Move your attention to your mouth and allow your saliva to flow. Focus on water’s teachings of flexibility and its ability to adapt by changing form. Make a silent commitment to accept these precious gifts and use them when needed in any circumstance you may find yourself.
Guided Meditation to Accompany the Fire Element
As you focus on the Fire Element image its warmth and energy penetrate your body. Feel the energy of each flame or sun’s ray saturate and invigorate every cell in your body. Allow the flicker of every flame ignite your passion and direct your intention to your chosen goal. Feel fire’s energy strengthen your resolve to overcome all obstacles encountered along your path. Allow the gifts of fearlessness and courage bestowed by this element strengthen your internal energy sustain the burning passion in your soul. You are the controller of your internal FIRE.