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.
We explore the importance of championing women's mental health and breaking down the barriers that prevent women from seeking help. Here we try to highlight the vulnerability of women to mental health issues due to the many roles and responsibilities they have. Encouraging everyone to prioritise mental health care as a form of self-care and seek support when needed.
We also emphasise the role of qualified therapists in providing a confidential space for individuals to learn coping skills and techniques. Calling everyone to be kind, compassionate and a champion of women's mental health.
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.
Emotional resilience is our ability to bounce back from adversity. One of the most useful tools in our survival toolbox is our capacity to adapt and adjust, gain strength from challenges and move forward. Some of the tools involved are discussed in this blog, but essentially it is about finding what helps to enhance our strength in tough situations and changing how we process negative life events.
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.
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Learn about the benefits of listing your therapy services with My Therapist Online, including increased visibility, tailored referrals to your experience and clinical skills, and flexibility for a better work-life balance.
Gratitude is a hugely powerful quality.
The use of gratitude as a skill can be highly transformative, both for individuals and for society as a whole. If we can learn to nurture it, it can transform the way we look at our day, our lives and the lives of others.
This article looks at what gratitude is, the benefits of gratitude, how we can nurture it ourselves and within our families and other groups, and how a therapist would support the practice and growth of gratitude to benefit your wellbeing.
