Skip to content This category will cover a range of topics related to personal growth and development. Topics can include building self-esteem, managing negative self-talk, setting goals, and developing healthy habits.
Summer Stress As the temperature rises and the days grow longer, summer brings forth a myriad of opportunities for relaxation, exploration, and rejuvenation. However, amidst the sunny skies and cheerful vibes, it is not uncommon to experience the onset of summer stress. Yes, you read that right! While summer is synonymous with fun and leisure …
1. Acknowledging and Accepting the Pain The first step in dealing with emotionally painful experiences is to acknowledge and accept the pain. It is essential to recognise that emotional pain is a natural and normal part of life. By accepting the pain, we allow ourselves to process the emotions and begin to heal. 2. Practising …
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Understanding Narcissistic Relationships Narcissistic relationships can be incredibly damaging and leave lasting emotional scars on those involved. A narcissist is an individual who displays an excessive need for admiration, a sense of entitlement, and a lack of empathy for others. In relationships, narcissists often manipulate their partners, subjecting them to emotional abuse and gaslighting. The …
Introduction: The Importance of Managing Stress In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of our daily lives. From work pressure to personal responsibilities, it can feel overwhelming at times. However, managing stress is crucial for our mental and physical well-being. In this article, we will explore effective techniques to help you reduce …
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What happens if you quite coffee? Many years ago, I used to drink lots of coffee, not cups but mugs, sometimes over fifteen in a day, now I still drink it but only three or four mugs. With countless individuals relying on coffee to kick-start their day like I used to do, or power through …
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People pleasers are individuals who prioritize the approval and validation of others over their own needs and desires. While this behavior may seem selfless and kind, it can lead to negative consequences for the person engaging in it. One way people pleasers suffer is through a constant sense of anxiety and stress. They are always …
Example of a belief goal building inventory exercise: Many people struggle when trying to identify and find the right goals to take on, but a belief inventory exercise can be helpful for identifying and setting goals. Because our beliefs can have a powerful impact on our thoughts, behaviors, and ultimately, our outcomes, So, we need …
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How being independent can hurt you Have you ever met someone who seems to be fiercely independent? The type of person who insists on doing everything by themselves, from making important life decisions to handling even the smallest of tasks? While being self-reliant is undoubtedly an admirable trait, sometimes this independence can be a sign …
Reframing is a powerful technique that can assist in combating negative thoughts. It involves looking at a situation from a different perspective and altering the way it is perceived. Reframing is particularly effective in changing negative thought patterns by altering the way we interpret events. Negative thoughts are often automatic, recurring, and unhelpful. They can …
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The Power of Journaling for Therapy Journaling is an incredibly powerful tool that can help you process emotions, explore difficult experiences, and find greater clarity and insight into your life. Whether you are working with a therapist or simply looking to improve your mental health on your own, journaling can be a valuable tool for …
Panic attacks can be a traumatic and overwhelming experience for anyone who experiences them. It is estimated that around 6 million adults in the United States experience panic attacks each year. Despite being a common mental health condition, many people are unsure about what panic attacks are, what causes them, and how to manage them. …
If you’re looking for self-help books that can offer some of the benefits of therapy, here are a few that you might find helpful: These books can be helpful in providing new perspectives, practical tools, and a deeper understanding of yourself and your emotions, but it’s important to remember that self-help and self-improvement are ongoing …
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As a psychotherapist, I have seen the impact of negative self-talk and negative thinking on countless individuals. It can hold my clients back from reaching their full potential, cause them to engage in destructive behaviors, and lead to a general sense of unhappiness and dissatisfaction with life. However, with the right tools and techniques, it …
As a psychotherapist working online, I have seen first-hand the benefits of allowing a client to remain anonymous during a therapy session. This is from my personal experience and opinions when I talk about the advantages of this approach and why it can be an important factor in the success of the therapy process. The …
As therapist who provides online therapy sessions and recognizes the growing need for convenient, accessible, and effective mental health care. Online video therapy is a relatively new form of therapy that has quickly gained popularity due to its many benefits. In this article, we will delve into the reasons why online video therapy needs to …
What is the difference between psychotherapy & counselling? Psychotherapy is the use of psychological techniques to help clients to understand why they act and feel the way they do; it can help change, feelings, thoughts, or habits. To relieve symptoms of emotional distress or behavioural problems, and this can achieve higher levels of self-awareness and …
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The fear of not being believed is always a hurdle to overcome for many victims of partner abuse, especially for men, women do abuse men evidentially not as often as men abuse women. But the numbers of men being abused is going to look much lower than it really is, many men will feel ashamed …
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Do you need HIPPA for online therapy services? I get the sense that some online therapists are trying to sound superior to other therapists who do not use their HIPPA system of choice. If I told you that as a therapist if use your computers to talk to clients and also use them for sending …
Online therapy helping depression First, I am going to set out some conditions that must be met for any online therapy to be successful. The person with depression seeking help needs to be able to feel at ease talking to people over the internet, either just using their voice with a microphone or visually and …
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Looking for free therapy online? Where to find free therapy? There needs to be an understanding that there is always a cost involved for the online therapist or online therapy service when providing free counselling or psychotherapy online. This often includes payments for managing websites, equipment, insurance, the therapists or website staff costs, and many …
