The Dorey Method™ Program of Integrative Study
Transtheoretical Treatment for Healing Trauma
The Dorey Method™ Program of Integrative Study (formerly The Freedom Legacy) is an integrative, trans-theoretical approach (in the form of a one-year intensive training course) that creates and sustains an individual’s capacity to become and continually evolve into an emotional-social, cognitive, physical, and spiritual healthy person through nine infield-tested methodologies. The Dorey Method specializes in restoring trauma survivors' well-being from years of trauma, abuses, and violence founded on the core fundamental principle of The Affirmative Environment during their trauma recovery.
The safe, positive atmosphere within The Affirmative Environment allows individuals the opportunity to excel and fail forward, which promotes personal growth and learning while healing.
The point of distinction with The Dorey Method is its ability to include and affirmatively teach all nine methodologies with personalized strategies to the whole individual – mind, body, and soul taught under the direction of our founder, Kathysue Dorey.
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Founded on an empirically standardized, boiler-plate approach with an adaptive, flexible, safe, affirmative, and confidential environment that is based on a consistent, trusting, and ethical therapeutic alliance; inclusive of de-pathologizing the symptoms associated with the client’s experienced trauma and a positive, strengths-based perspective supports positive mental wellness.
THE DOREY METHOD™ PROGRAM OF INTEGRATIVE STUDY
Targeted Group Populations
- Domestic, sexually abused, violent crime, and human-trafficked survivors (male and female currently in, or free from, the abusive situation) – Ages 18+
- Incarcerated / recently paroled men and women – Ages 18+
- Bullied, sexually abused children and young adults (male and female currently in, or free from, the abusive situation) – Ages 5+
- Military and first responders suffering from combat and disaster response – Ages 18+
the dorey method™ program of integrative study
The Affirmative Environment and Failing Forward
The power of the affirmative to transcend an individual within a safe, confidential environment promotes positive behavior anchored in five self-driven Know Thyself principles borne from the evolution of the Identity Model (Stryker, 1968; Brenner et al., 2018); and the basic question of – If individuals do not know who they are, how can they make positive, healthy choices in their lives? These include the following:
- Understand Thyself: value yourself
- Accept Thyself: believe in yourself
- Embrace Thyself: love yourself
- Like Thyself: admire and praise yourself
- Respect Thyself: honor and trust yourself
The Know Thyself principles mandate the practice of failing forward in the form of miss-steps or miss-takes to allow the opportunity to excel in personal and professional growth while overcoming adversities and celebrating successes (Maxwell, 2000).
There is also a distinction made between the internal and external affirmative environment:
- the internal – how an individual is their own affirmative environment; and
- the external – how an individual is surrounded by societal frameworks that may consist of family, friends, peers, colleagues, and educational and faith-based organizations.
It is within the affirmative that the ability for individuals to value (Understand), believe (Accept), love (Embrace), admire and praise (Like), and honor and trust (Respect) themselves take precedence, which is essential in (re)building a self-belief system that uniquely and exclusively reflects their identity in Self, viz., self-concept (Hattie, 1992/2014); while also sustaining the emotional-social, cognitive, physical, and spiritual efficiencies.
References used within are available upon request.
our nine methodologies
1. Your Belief System
Based on positive psychology, this methodology delves into values, behaviors, and attributes (re-defined beliefs) that are important to the individual in which the (re)discovery of an individual’s self-identity or positive self-concept is realized. During this process, an individual goes through two phases – change and transition – leading to authentic transcendence. Change occurs as the belief system is re-defined; and transition is the process of living your re-defined beliefs and internalizing them, thus creating an authentic Self and real transcendence. Next, is to ask the question – Who do you need to be to live your purpose? It is not about what individuals want, but rather what they need in relation to who they are.
Reference
Peterson, C., & Seligman, M. E. P. (2004). Character strengths and virtues: A handbook and classification. American Psychological Association and Oxford University Press.
2. Creative Problem-Solving
Based on applied creativity, this methodology teaches how to identify challenges to find and implement novel solutions in an affirmative way. Many times, individuals experience roadblocks without any idea how to go from A to Z; perpetuating negative, unhealthy choices that lead to a defeatist mindset of feeling trapped in life. The ability to problem-solve is crucial to becoming a healthier, happier, more hopeful individual.
Reference
Miller, B., Vehar, J., & Firestien, R. (2001). Creativity unbound: An introduction to creative process. (3rd ed.). Innovation Resources, Inc.
3. Thinking Skills Model
3. Thinking Skills Model
Based on applied creativity, this methodology teaches the cognitive skills of diagnostic, visionary, strategic, ideational, evaluative, contextual, and tactical; and the affective skills of mindfulness, dreaming, sensing gaps, playfulness, avoiding premature closure, sensitivity to environment, and tolerance for risks. This is a significant methodology in creating a vision for the future, leading to disclosing an individual’s life purpose.
Reference
Puccio, G. J., Murdock, M. C., & Mance, M. (2011). Creative leadership: Skills that drive change. (2nd ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc.
our nine methodologies
4. The Leadership Challenge
5. Emotional Quotient Inventory® 2.0
Based on person-centered theory, this methodology teaches the five leadership practices of model the way, inspire a shared vision, challenge the process, enable others to act, and encourage the heart. Most individuals inherently practice these skills and just need to realize and embrace the leaders they already are. By teaching what the five leadership practices are, individuals feel more emotionally equipped, more confident, and begin to understand the importance of a positive self-perception.
Reference
Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2007). The leadership challenge. (4th ed.). Jossey-Bass.
5. Emotional Quotient Inventory® 2.0
5. Emotional Quotient Inventory® 2.0
Based on positive mental health theory, this assessment acts as a baseline for individuals and monitors the credibility of The Dorey Method™ when used as an empirical study. Additionally, the five composites and 15 subscales are taught as competencies to increase emotional-social functioning and wellness; individuals learn about themselves and behaviors (negative and positive) and come face-to-face with their authentic Self.
References
Bar-On, R. (1997). Bar-On emotional quotient inventory: Technical manual. Multi-Health Systems, Inc.
Multi-Health Systems, Inc. (2011). EQ-i® 2.0 manual. Multi-Health Systems, Inc.
6. FourSight® Thinking Profile
6. FourSight® Thinking Profile
Based on cognitive neuroscience, this methodology teaches how to embrace and utilize the creative preference styles and differences individuals inherently possess. Knowing how to identify these styles helps individuals work together in personal and professional frameworks.
Reference
Puccio, G. J. (1999). Creative problem-solving preferences: Their identification and implications. Creativity and Innovation Management, 8(3), 171–178. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8691.00134
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7. The SAVI Approach
Based on learning theory, this methodology teaches how to retain and understand information faster and at a greater proficiency level by utilizing the four senses of somatic, auditory, visual, and intellect, empowering individuals with intellectual confidence.
Reference
Meier, D. (2000). The accelerated learning handbook: A creative guide to designing and delivering faster, more effective training programs. McGraw-Hill Education.
8. The Chain of Defense™
Based on reality and explosure theory, this methodology teaches self-defense principles, helping to build an individual’s self-worth in their capacity to physically and non-physically protect themselves, showcasing their inner strength and resolve.
Reference
Aviram, B. (2009). Krav maga: Use of the human body as a weapon philosophy and application of hand to hand [sic] fighting training system. Self-published.
9. Servant Leadership
9. Servant Leadership
Based on Biblical foundational theory, this methodology teaches the significance of pursuing greatness for others. There are many resources (the Bible, Scripture essays/writings, spiritual leaders, and motivational leaders) that are embraced, discussed, interpreted, and used on an individual basis.
Reference
McNeal, R. (2006). Practicing greatness: 7 Disciplines of extraordinary spiritual leaders. Jossey-Bass.