What is Developmental needs meeting strategy (DNMS)? The Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS) is a therapeutic approach that aims to help individuals resolve emotional and psychological issues that stem from developmental traumas and unmet needs. It was developed by Shirley Jean Schmidt, a licensed psychologist in California, and is based on attachment theory, neuroscience, and developmental psychology. DNMS uses a combination of cognitive-behavioral techniques, visualization, and guided imagery to help clients access and heal emotional wounds related to early life experiences. The therapy involves identifying unmet needs from childhood, such as the need for safety, love, nurturing, and validation, and creating internal resources to meet those needs. The DNMS process involves several stages, including identifying the client’s developmental needs and unmet needs, creating internal resources to meet those needs, identifying and resolving emotional triggers, and integrating the healing experiences into daily life. The therapy can be done individually or in a group setting and typically involves several sessions. The goal of DNMS is to help individuals heal from past traumas and develop a stronger sense of self and resilience. It is commonly used to treat a range of psychological issues, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and attachment disorders.
Shervan K Shahhian
LIBERTY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 