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Eric Bellman LCSW BCD
Eric Bellman Quick Facts
Main Areas: Psychotherapy,Cognitive Behavioral Therapy{DBT},Organizational skillsCareer Focus: Therapist, Author, Promote Cooperation for Healing Arts
Affiliation: A.B.E,CSCSW,ASPM
Eric is married with grandchildren and has been a psychotherapist,licensed as a clinical social worker for over 25 years.
During this time he has worked at "downtown" psych wards and uptown reknown hospitals such as Woodview Calabasas, where he was a Chief of Social Work Staff and head intake officer.It was the private sector work, and the 1980's,that inspired him to
combine public and private sector interfaces in Juvenile Justice Diversion, and school violence prevention programs,
as well as innovative treatment programs for abused women, addicts and Post traumatic Stress Syndrome.For this work he received
an Commendation and Award of Merit from l.A County, and Certificates of Tribute and Appreciation from the L.A City Council and the Mayor,among others.He has also been a State Commissioner for the Licensure Exam,and a Mentor for the Clinical Society of Social Work in CA.and is A.B.E national Board Certified."It seems like the right thing to do at the time" he says, and "I hope the ideas on this website continue to help others.Which is what it's about".
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Other Programs & Highlights
Practicing forms of meditation or relaxation
brings calmness to the body
as the signals from the brain relax,
the release of chemicals into the body and other body
systems can balance.
This brings about a sense of wellbeing and
calm and clarity to the mind and spirit.
To find this, we can use visualization techniques
that work for us,there are many to chose from.
Most involve finding a physical place you won't
be disturbed, breathing techniques,
and in your minds eye putting
yourself in your own picture of a safe place,
for a minute or so.
Continual practice of visualization reinforces
calm or physical, emotional and spiritual renewal.
written 8/31/2009
Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Eric Bellman
On Marriage
Kahlil Gibran You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore.
You shall be together when the white wings of death scatter your days.
Ay, you shall be together even in the silent memory of God.
But let there be spaces in your togetherness,
And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.
Love one another, but make not a bond of love:
Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.
Fill each other's cup but drink not from one cup.
Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf
Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone,
Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music.
Give your hearts, but not into each other's keeping.
For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts.
And stand together yet not too near together:
For the pillars of the temple stand apart,
And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other's shadow.
Pain,Addiction, and PTSD Syndrome Treatment
Over the years in treating BPD or PTSD I have observed a syndrome that my fellow clinicians now refer to as the "Bellman Syndrome" a title I modestly (sic) accept. It is simply stated thus; chronic pain and medication addiction are directly associated with Borderline Personality Disorder or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in a complex interaction.
In treating many patients both in-patient and out patient over the years, I noticed that many people had become addicted to pain medication for chronic pain, as I treated these clients over time it became clear that there was also PTSD and a
history of abuse.I think that the types of chronic pain can be linked to the abuse
and as in Eastern Medicine we may find other types of corrolaries.
Successful treatment resulted from a team approach of easing the pain with meds, acupuncture etc. recovering from addiction and to address the needs of the client with cognitive{DBT} and psychodynamic treatment for moods and also appropriate use of support systems.
This success with clients confirmed my "person in a situation" training and the importance of case management, and teamwork.
Pain-addiction-emotional trauma thus causes brain and personality change in a complex interaction is the very treatable syndrome.
Eric Bellman LCSWWestlake Village, CA
Phone;805-493-2492
email;westlakedr@aol.com
Getting Started With Eric Bellman
Finding the Right Therapy
-This site is dedicated to approaches in treating BPD and PTSD
and other emotional and transitional issues that people face.
-Our approach is using correct assessment
-appropriate and flexible treatment plans
-a comprehensive team approach to treatment.
We utilize a team approach
-Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
-other personal and cognitive therapies.
-Medical experts in medication,
-pain and addiction management.
-additional therapists as needed:
-Family, marital and individual
-and dieticians, acupressure and yoga
as needed.
Therapy has many uses
from the most serious challenges
of emotional disorders
to the creative techniques
for overcoming mental blocks
by helping to channel
emotionally regulated energy
into a creative life.
The right teamwork and approach
helps everyone;
-individuals of all ages
-married couples
- families
and people undergoing personal life transitions
of all types.
This successful model
of a good diagnosis and treatment plan
for the individual's needs
treats the whole person and
is then the right therapy.
It's important to remember that we are all
open to benefits from these approaches,
in mind, body and spirit and personally
in our diverse society.
Especially as an idea that we need to cooperate with each other as a team.
Sincerely,
Eric Bellman LCSW
