Self-Reliance Therapy: Reflections and a New Model

Abstract

Background: Using the learnings and reflections from their professional and personal journeys, the authors believe that every “Neurosisoriented” mental health concern has four root causes: self-love (a lack of it), fear, grief, and aim (a lack of it). Using this as the premise, the authors have developed a new therapeutic modality that incorporates 12 primary universal formulas that they have conceptualized. Methods: This novel therapeutic model was implemented on 5 pilot batches, and was delivered to a total of 50 clients. The clients were from the upper-middle class section of Indian society, and their ages ranged from 21 to 58. Outcomes: Every participant had their own unique breakthrough moments over the three days of the implementation process. Further qualitative and quantitative research is needed before this new modality can be claimed as beneficial. Interpretation: This modality can be used in both group as well as individual settings, and even implemented in a group, the structure of this modality enables each participant to have a personalized experience.