Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is centred on the present moment. It is a short-term, goal-oriented modality that focuses on helping individuals recognise how their thoughts influence their emotions and behaviors, and it offers practical strategies to address and change unhelpful patterns.
Traumatic invalidation and self-esteem
When the experiences of pain and abuse are invalidated, individuals might feel discouraged from speaking out against harm from others. But, how to rebuild a sense of self-worth after traumatic invalidation?
Wellbeing: The Brain-Heart Connection
Signals from the heart significantly impact brain function, influencing emotional processing and higher cognitive abilities like attention, perception, memory, and problem-solving. In other words, the heart doesn’t just send signals to the brain; the brain is also continually responding to the heart.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) works by shifting the individual’s relationship with their thoughts and feelings, so instead of fighting against distressing emotions or trying to control them, ACT empowers individuals to act in accordance with their values, even in the face of difficulties.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): An Overview
For people with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), nearly every task has a thousand distractions or alternate routes. We all have difficulties with attention, organization, planning and focus, but for some it warrants a diagnosis and therapeutic intervention.