Welcome to the practice of Dr. Arnold Bruhn, PhD, a leader in clinical psychology and the developer of the Early Memories Procedure (EMP) and Cognitive-Perceptual (CP) Therapy. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Bruhn provides specialized therapy services designed to facilitate rapid healing and deep self-understanding.
My Approach: Cognitive-Perceptual (CP) Therapy
Dr. Bruhn has developed the Early Memories Procedure (EMP) as part of a new generation of psychological procedures aimed at simplifying the path to self-understanding. The EMP is used within Cognitive-Perceptual (CP) Therapy, a modern approach to psychotherapy that focuses on personal memories to accelerate healing. CP Therapy is designed to help patients understand their most pressing issues by the end of the second session and begin resolving them by the third. Learn more about the Early Memories Procedure (EMP) on our blog: earlymemoriestherapy.blogspot.com
Therapy Services
Dr. Bruhn offers a range of psychotherapy services, all leveraging the Early Memories Procedure (EMP) and Cognitive-Perceptual (CP) Therapy. Sessions typically take place in the office, with alternative arrangements available upon request.
Individual Therapy: An Early Memories Procedure (EMP) is provided after the initial visit. The EMP is interpreted during the second session to clarify the work needed. Supplementary procedures may be used as necessary.
Couples Therapy: 90-minute sessions are typical. Each partner completes an EMP to clarify individual contributions to the relationship and its history. Interpretative work is done in session for both partners.
Family, Child, and Adolescent Therapy: Dr. Bruhn has extensive training in child, adolescent, and family therapy. Play therapy may be used with younger children, while parents are often trained to continue the therapeutic work.
Fees: A sliding scale may be available on a limited basis.
- 45-minute session: $110 (for individuals)
- 90-minute session: $220 (for couples, interpretive, or intensive work)
Workshops
Dr. Bruhn offers support for workshops and symposia for universities, mental health clinics, and groups. Standard topics include interpreting autobiographical memories (or the EMP), brief focused insight-oriented memory therapy, and using the Comprehensive Memory Scoring System. Custom workshops can be arranged with adequate lead time.
Memory Procedures
Memory procedures are available for individual self-exploration and development, but are best suited for use by trained professionals in a clinical setting. These hardcopy booklets are designed for handwritten entry. Therapists and intake workers are encouraged to use these procedures routinely with clients as part of the intake process. The Early Memories Procedure (EMP) is designed to be used first, with other procedures used as needed.
Interpretation Services
Dr. Bruhn offers interpretation services for individuals seeking help with their memories or a second opinion. This includes one-paragraph summaries of key issues or full interpretations of protocols. Visit the store to get started.