{"id":7028491,"date":"2026-08-05T11:54:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T11:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/is-the-change-triangle-for-self-help-or-psychotherapy\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T11:54:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T11:54:44","slug":"is-the-change-triangle-for-self-help-or-psychotherapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491","title":{"rendered":"Is the Change Triangle for Self-help or Psychotherapy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div class=\"ey1dD\" id=\"viewer-pqbjm33549\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"r5yx- Ocxod\">\n<figure class=\"NhmRs\" data-hook=\"figure-IMAGE\"><a class=\"d-a7K has-custom-focus ohktF\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/537514\/its-not-always-depression-by-hilary-jacobs-hendel-lcsw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><\/p>\n<div data-hook=\"image-viewer\" class=\"_16JeK\">\n<div class=\"Whmnm ClNzk Q8FUL\" style=\"--dim-height:916;--dim-width:1332;--ricos-image-default-border-color:unset\" data-hook=\"image-viewer-pqbjm33549\">\n<div class=\"san5D\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;bottom:0\" id=\"pqbjm33549\" class=\"_0u-mt\"><wow-image id=\"b99787_9729bdda078546dca6382d456324de22~mv2.jpg\" class=\"undefined fLs-X\" data-image-info=\"{&quot;containerId&quot;:&quot;pqbjm33549&quot;,&quot;alignType&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;,&quot;isLQIP&quot;:true,&quot;isSEOBot&quot;:false,&quot;lqipTransition&quot;:&quot;blur&quot;,&quot;encoding&quot;:&quot;AVIF&quot;,&quot;imageData&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:1332,&quot;height&quot;:916,&quot;uri&quot;:&quot;b99787_9729bdda078546dca6382d456324de22~mv2.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;}}\" data-motion-part=\"BG_IMG pqbjm33549\" data-bg-effect-name=\"\" data-has-ssr-src=\"https:\/\/www.hilaryjacobshendel.com\/post\/true\" data-animate-blur=\"\" data-is-responsive=\"https:\/\/www.hilaryjacobshendel.com\/post\/true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/b99787_9729bdda078546dca6382d456324de22~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_147,h_101,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto\/b99787_9729bdda078546dca6382d456324de22~mv2.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%;max-width:100%;position:absolute;left:0;top:0\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.hilaryjacobshendel.com\/post\/is-the-change-triangle-for-self-help-or-psychotherapy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/b99787_9729bdda078546dca6382d456324de22~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_1332,h_916,al_c,q_85\/b99787_9729bdda078546dca6382d456324de22~mv2.jpg\" draggable=\"false\"\/><\/wow-image><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"NjjhF\" type=\"button\" data-hook=\"image-expand-button\" aria-label=\"Expand image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 19\" class=\"ZQ7Zg\"><path d=\"M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"_8C1-J ZH-gN JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-d2zsd33552\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"fujJq\"><span>The answer is both. Here&#8217;s why and how to use it:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"_8C1-J ZH-gN JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-jcplt26363\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"fujJq\"><span>The Change Triangle\u00ae is a universal tool for understanding and working with emotions in the body and mind. Whether used on your own or in psychotherapy, it helps build a more regulated nervous system, deepen self-understanding, and strengthen connections with others. Learning to identify yourself on the three corners of the Change Triangle and in the openhearted state of the authentic self helps you feel calmer, clearer, more confident, and more connected to your authentic self.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"_8C1-J ZH-gN JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-275u925202\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"fujJq\"><span>Important facts: Working with emotions means learning to make space for them instead of avoiding them. Emotions carry important information that serves as a compass for living. When we bury emotions, we often develop anxiety, depression, disconnection, and\/or physical symptoms. Energy that could support vitality and creativity instead gets used to keeping parts of ourselves hidden.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"_8C1-J ZH-gN JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-y76ao25204\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"fujJq\"><span>The Change Triangle teaches us how to recognize, name, and experience emotions safely and constructively so we don\u2019t automatically suppress or avoid them. This process reduces anxiety and depressive symptoms while improving overall wellbeing.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"_8C1-J ZH-gN JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-b6pmx25206\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"fujJq\"><span>Working with emotions does NOT mean wallowing, acting impulsively, or using emotional expression to manipulate others. The Change Triangle is an internal practice that restores balance between mind and body, thinking and feeling, head and heart.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"NHUsU nj4cA JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-0ubge492\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span aria-hidden=\"https:\/\/www.hilaryjacobshendel.com\/post\/true\" id=\"here-are-several-ways-people-can-engage-with-and-use-the-change-triangle-0ubge492\"\/><span class=\"GIaiz\"><span>Here are several ways people can engage with and use the Change Triangle\u00ae:<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"NHUsU nj4cA JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-qtx3c151\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span aria-hidden=\"https:\/\/www.hilaryjacobshendel.com\/post\/true\" id=\"level-1-intellectual-learning-and-emotional-education-qtx3c151\"\/><span class=\"GIaiz\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Level 1: Intellectual Learning and Emotional Education<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"_8C1-J ZH-gN JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-uzsat828\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"fujJq\"><span>At this level, a person simply learns about the Change Triangle. One way to do this is by reading or listening to the easy, accessible, and practical book I wrote for people fifteen years old and older entitled, <\/span><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span>It&#8217;s Not Always Depression<\/span><\/em><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/Depression.to\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"K5st7 zo3Wy\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><span>.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"_8C1-J ZH-gN JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-t97q42040\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"fujJq\"><span>You can also read a one-page description of the Change Triangle <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hilaryjacobshendel.com\/whats-the-change-triangle\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"K5st7 zo3Wy\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>here<\/span><\/u><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"_8C1-J ZH-gN JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-aedb34290\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"fujJq\"><span>Learning about emotions, even just on a cerebral level, can foster greater self-compassion and improve relationships because you\u2019ll now understand that tender emotions drive protective behaviors.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"_8C1-J ZH-gN JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-en67g8614\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"fujJq\"><span>Emotions cannot be stopped, only blocked, because they are biological survival programs. Because emotions affect us every day (for better and for worse), learning about emotions is as fundamental as learning our ABCs. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"NHUsU nj4cA JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-kllno154\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span aria-hidden=\"https:\/\/www.hilaryjacobshendel.com\/post\/true\" id=\"level-2-using-the-change-triangle-as-a-self-help-tool-kllno154\"\/><span class=\"GIaiz\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Level 2: Using the Change Triangle as a Self-Help Tool<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"_8C1-J ZH-gN JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-6heoy888\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"fujJq\"><span>At this level, a person actively practices the exercises from the <\/span><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span>It&#8217;s Not Always Depression<\/span><\/em><span> and <\/span><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span>Parents Have Feelings, Too<\/span><\/em><span> books. They begin working the Change Triangle in everyday life as a mindfulness practice for working with emotions. They learn to identify defenses, regulate anxiety, shame, and guilt, and name the core emotions arising moment to moment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"_8C1-J ZH-gN JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-5wb8w157\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"fujJq\"><span>Through the real-life stories of seven courageous individuals shared in <\/span><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span>It&#8217;s Not Always Depression<\/span><\/em><span>, readers learn how emotions and bodily sensations can be safely experienced and processed (released) rather than avoided. This experiential approach is also demonstrated in this video: <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/qb8Rny3vKuo?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"K5st7 zo3Wy\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>Experiential Processing Demonstration<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"NHUsU nj4cA JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-xo113386\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span aria-hidden=\"https:\/\/www.hilaryjacobshendel.com\/post\/true\" id=\"level-3-using-the-change-triangle-to-heal-old-wounds-xo113386\"\/><span class=\"GIaiz\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Level 3: Using the Change Triangle to Heal Old Wounds<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"_8C1-J ZH-gN JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-ga545416\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"fujJq\"><span>At this level, a person continues the basic self-help practices I mentioned above, while also exploring how present-day triggers connect to past experiences, including childhood wounds and traumas. They may begin working with \u201cparts\u201d of themselves to recognize younger emotional states that become activated in current situations. I showed detailed work with \u201cparts\u201c in the <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/537514\/its-not-always-depression-by-hilary-jacobs-hendel-lcsw\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"K5st7 zo3Wy\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>book<\/span><\/u><\/a><span>. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"_8C1-J ZH-gN JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-3zjo1980\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"fujJq\"><span>Here is an autobiographical example of what this process can look like in real life:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"NHUsU nj4cA JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-6g82c332\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span aria-hidden=\"https:\/\/www.hilaryjacobshendel.com\/post\/true\" id=\"level-4-using-the-change-triangle-in-psychotherapy-6g82c332\"\/><span class=\"GIaiz\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Level 4: Using the Change Triangle in Psychotherapy<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"_8C1-J ZH-gN JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-17aur362\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"fujJq\"><span>At this level, a person may bring the Change Triangle into psychotherapy or seek out an AEDP or other experiential therapist for additional support.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"_8C1-J ZH-gN JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-8peyq4372\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"fujJq\"><span>For many people, emotions initially feel too overwhelming or frightening to process alone. With an experienced therapist, processing feelings is made infinitely more bearable.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"_8C1-J ZH-gN JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-9ehdx5601\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"fujJq\"><span>You may struggle with persistent symptoms such as anxiety, depression, trauma responses, or relationship difficulties that may require professional help. Processing emotions buried long ago by paying attention to the sensations in the body, turbo charges healing. Energy that was used to block emotions is now free for vital and engaged living.The healing potential of this work is demonstrated throughout the stories in <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/537514\/its-not-always-depression-by-hilary-jacobs-hendel-lcsw\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"K5st7 zo3Wy\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span>It&#8217;s Not Always Depression.<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"_8C1-J ZH-gN JP8V2 QncKy\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-ysb0q175\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"fujJq\"><span>The Change Triangle sets the stage for a lifelong journey toward emotional health. That is the purpose of my books, blog, and the Emotions Education 101\u2122 curricula. I hope you\u2019ll feel inspired to continue learning.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div class=\"ey1dD\" id=\"viewer-fv20n31289\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"sdatK cwZhz\">\n<figure class=\"NhmRs\" data-hook=\"figure-VIDEO\">\n<div class=\"ey1dD\" id=\"viewer-znb3q31325\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<p><figcaption class=\"f-5ZD\" style=\"padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px\"><span>What is the Change Triangle?<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The answer is both. Here&#8217;s why and how to use it: The Change Triangle\u00ae is a universal tool for understanding and working with emotions in the body and mind. Whether used on your own or in psychotherapy, it helps build a more regulated nervous system, deepen self-understanding, and strengthen connections with others. Learning to identify [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7028492,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[96745,101015,159640],"tags":[7001,57152,145518,29478],"dealstore":[],"offerexpiration":[],"class_list":["post-7028491","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-emotions","category-psychotherapy","category-the-change-triangle","tag-change","tag-psychotherapy","tag-selfhelp","tag-triangle"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Is the Change Triangle for Self-help or Psychotherapy? - Som2ny Network<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Is the Change Triangle for Self-help or Psychotherapy? - Som2ny Network\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The answer is both. Here&#8217;s why and how to use it: The Change Triangle\u00ae is a universal tool for understanding and working with emotions in the body and mind. Whether used on your own or in psychotherapy, it helps build a more regulated nervous system, deepen self-understanding, and strengthen connections with others. Learning to identify [&hellip;]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Som2ny Network\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-08-05T11:54:44+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/b99787_c1144b0ded34434aa6535067d211aa04mv2.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1332\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"908\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"admin\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"admin\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"admin\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#\/schema\/person\/b85e3c3dc0e1daea076524dc8810c371\"},\"headline\":\"Is the Change Triangle for Self-help or Psychotherapy?\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-05T11:54:44+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491\"},\"wordCount\":715,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/b99787_c1144b0ded34434aa6535067d211aa04mv2.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Change\",\"Psychotherapy\",\"SelfHelp\",\"Triangle\"],\"articleSection\":[\"emotions\",\"Psychotherapy\",\"the Change Triangle\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491\",\"name\":\"Is the Change Triangle for Self-help or Psychotherapy? - Som2ny Network\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/b99787_c1144b0ded34434aa6535067d211aa04mv2.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-05T11:54:44+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/b99787_c1144b0ded34434aa6535067d211aa04mv2.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/b99787_c1144b0ded34434aa6535067d211aa04mv2.jpg\",\"width\":1332,\"height\":908},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?bp_activities=1\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Is the Change Triangle for Self-help or Psychotherapy?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/\",\"name\":\"Som2ny Network\",\"description\":\"Daily Deals\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Som2ny Network\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4a0953c4-logo-300x86-1.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4a0953c4-logo-300x86-1.png\",\"width\":300,\"height\":86,\"caption\":\"Som2ny Network\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#\/schema\/person\/b85e3c3dc0e1daea076524dc8810c371\",\"name\":\"admin\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/729ae85bf62b9917e93538db2f2688ca?s=96&r=g&default=https%3A%2F%2Ffivemor.com%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fbuddypress-first-letter-avatar%2Fimages%2Fdefault%2F96%2Flatin_a.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/729ae85bf62b9917e93538db2f2688ca?s=96&r=g&default=https%3A%2F%2Ffivemor.com%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fbuddypress-first-letter-avatar%2Fimages%2Fdefault%2F96%2Flatin_a.png\",\"caption\":\"admin\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?author=1\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Is the Change Triangle for Self-help or Psychotherapy? - Som2ny Network","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Is the Change Triangle for Self-help or Psychotherapy? - Som2ny Network","og_description":"The answer is both. Here&#8217;s why and how to use it: The Change Triangle\u00ae is a universal tool for understanding and working with emotions in the body and mind. Whether used on your own or in psychotherapy, it helps build a more regulated nervous system, deepen self-understanding, and strengthen connections with others. Learning to identify [&hellip;]","og_url":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491","og_site_name":"Som2ny Network","article_published_time":"2026-08-05T11:54:44+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1332,"height":908,"url":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/b99787_c1144b0ded34434aa6535067d211aa04mv2.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"admin","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"admin","Est. reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491"},"author":{"name":"admin","@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#\/schema\/person\/b85e3c3dc0e1daea076524dc8810c371"},"headline":"Is the Change Triangle for Self-help or Psychotherapy?","datePublished":"2026-08-05T11:54:44+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491"},"wordCount":715,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/b99787_c1144b0ded34434aa6535067d211aa04mv2.jpg","keywords":["Change","Psychotherapy","SelfHelp","Triangle"],"articleSection":["emotions","Psychotherapy","the Change Triangle"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491","url":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491","name":"Is the Change Triangle for Self-help or Psychotherapy? - Som2ny Network","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/b99787_c1144b0ded34434aa6535067d211aa04mv2.jpg","datePublished":"2026-08-05T11:54:44+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/b99787_c1144b0ded34434aa6535067d211aa04mv2.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/b99787_c1144b0ded34434aa6535067d211aa04mv2.jpg","width":1332,"height":908},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7028491#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?bp_activities=1"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Is the Change Triangle for Self-help or Psychotherapy?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/","name":"Som2ny Network","description":"Daily Deals","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#organization","name":"Som2ny Network","url":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4a0953c4-logo-300x86-1.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4a0953c4-logo-300x86-1.png","width":300,"height":86,"caption":"Som2ny Network"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#\/schema\/person\/b85e3c3dc0e1daea076524dc8810c371","name":"admin","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/729ae85bf62b9917e93538db2f2688ca?s=96&r=g&default=https%3A%2F%2Ffivemor.com%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fbuddypress-first-letter-avatar%2Fimages%2Fdefault%2F96%2Flatin_a.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/729ae85bf62b9917e93538db2f2688ca?s=96&r=g&default=https%3A%2F%2Ffivemor.com%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fbuddypress-first-letter-avatar%2Fimages%2Fdefault%2F96%2Flatin_a.png","caption":"admin"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/fivemor.com"],"url":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?author=1"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7028491","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=7028491"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7028491\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/7028492"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7028491"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=7028491"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=7028491"},{"taxonomy":"dealstore","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fdealstore&post=7028491"},{"taxonomy":"offerexpiration","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fofferexpiration&post=7028491"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}