Discover how Shakespeare, the beloved bard and master of English, may have been an early adopter of cognitive behavioural therapy, and explore his pearls of wisdom for managing negative thinking patterns and OCD symptoms. "There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so." - Hamlet, Act 2, Scene 2.
Effective emotional regulation can lead to improved relationships, greater resilience in the face of adversity, and better overall mental and emotional well-being.
Here we explore the benefit of developing emotional regulation skills during times of stability and calmness to prepare ourselves for handling intense emotions during times of stress or crisis.
Perfectionism is a double-edged sword. On one side, it can push us to strive for greatness, propelling us forward to reach our goals and organise our lives. On the other side, it can drain us emotionally and become destructive.
Here we look at the types of perfectionism, to look out for and explore the best treatments for addressing them.
When we embrace the idea that we have limitless potential, we open ourselves up to the possibility of achieving our goals and living more in line with our personal values.
In this article we look at how we can unlock our full potential by challenging and reframing self-limiting beliefs. We explore evidence based therapy and skills to break free from self-limiting beliefs and open ultimately start to open up a world of possibilities!
By focusing on the breath, we can develop greater self-awareness, reduce stress & anxiety, improve cognitive functioning, as well as cultivate a sense of calm and presence in our daily life. Mindful breathing is often used in therapy, and included within approaches such as ACT, CBT, and CFT, as a tool to help reduce psychological distress and emotional regulation.
Black-and-white thinking, also known as "all-or-nothing" or "dichotomous" thinking, is a type of cognitive distortion where a person views situations, people, or events as either completely good or completely bad, with no room for shades of grey or complexity.
CBT therapy is a highly effective type of therapy to help shift this type of unhelpful thinking. CBT is an effective therapeutic approach that can help people change their extreme and black-and-white thinking patterns by challenging and replacing their negative or distorted thoughts with more realistic and flexible ones.
Together, journaling & reframing thoughts can help you develop a more positive & empowering mindset, improve their self-awareness and self-esteem, & cope with stress & adversity more effectively. These practices are accessible & can be adapted to meet the needs of anyone, regardless of age, background, or experience.
Here, learn how to get started with journalling and also how to reframe tricky thoughts that you may show up.
The wound that never heals – When the past haunts you and can’t be left behind.
Dr Susana Lara , is an experienced Clinical Psychologist and brief strategic therapist. Here she talks about why traumatic experiences stick around and the paradox of strategies used to trying to avoid the memories of them. Dr Susana Lara explains how she uses brief strategic therapy to effectively help process traumas so that they no longer cause a person so much pain.
Advice for friends and family - how to encourage and support someone who is engaging in treatment for an anxiety problem.
Get help to feel more able to offer loved ones emotional support as they move forwards on what, at times, can feel like a bumpy road to recovery.
Includes suggestions of things you could say as well as advice about what not to say.
