What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? Can Cognitive Behavioural Therapy help with anxiety and depression?
Peace of mind: ******** Change your thoughts and you change your world. Norman Vincent Peale ******** Peace of mind comes from learning to separate yourself from your thoughts. Psychologists call this cognitive defusion and it is an effective way to reduce anxiety. How cognitive behavioral therapy works The basic premise of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is that... » read more
Often, it can seem like we simply have too much stress and worry in our lives and not enough time to prioritise wellness. One way to introduce some joy into your life is to get a pet – the positive impact of bringing an animal into your life is proven in studies. They’re great company One... » read more
Mad Confessions Over the years I have heard many mad and intriguing confessions. I’d like to think that I have always been an open-minded person but I believe I am even more so now after working with a multitude of clients from all sorts of backgrounds. Very little surprises me these days as I... » read more
Your counseling services might be wonderful, but you’ll never get the clients you deserve unless you find creative ways to market yourself. The following are some tips for getting more clients for yourself as a counselor. Use them to improve your client base so that your counseling firm can thrive. 1. Ask for Referrals One... » read more
The alternative – learning to be present and accepting thoughts – allows us to see negative experiences as normal, whilst being able to refocus our attention on our chosen behaviour. However, there are certain psychological states that underpin high performance irrespective of the task involved. These include: Task focus. High performance nearly always rests on... » read more
People sometimes feel overwhelmed with different life’s issues; this can be problems with their marriages, past abuse they haven’t completely healed from, or they may be depressed. It could also be a difficulty at work, abuse of a child at a young age, academic failure at school, or the loss of a spouse. These... » read more
Our mental health is being challenged more than ever. The world is more competitive, social media dictates how we should look and what we should be doing, and social comparisons are in our awareness daily. Depression and anxiety are on the rise as well due to uncertainty about the future, worries about relationships and work,... » read more
If you want to get wealthy, get used to being uncomfortable. Now, I know that sounds negative but the truth is you become more confident and resilient when you step out of your comfort zone. That is what life is all about. So many people in their old age regret not taking more risks and... » read more
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), is often diagnosed when an individual has a diverse range of neurological symptoms that do not neatly fit into any specific category. Individuals with Functional Neurological Disorder have provided me with these interesting comments: FND does not always have a psychological cause i.e. past trauma – for some people, it... » read more
Teenage depression is a condition that should never be taken lightly. It’s not just a phase or the sufferer feeling “blue” for no apparent reason. As the teenage years can be some of the most emotionally demanding of our lives, it’s hardly surprising that many young adults find themselves spiralling into depression and struggling to... » read more