Can You Do EMDR and EFT at the Same Time?
If you’ve lurked around psychology-related blogs or websites for a while, you will have encountered the term “EMDR,” which is short for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy. Francine Shapiro, a US-based psychologist, developed EMDR in the 1980s to help people heal from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In recent years, it has been used to […]
Blank Mind Syndrome And How to Deal
There have been a lot of people asking us about what a blank mind syndrome is. A lot of mental health professionals end up explaining to their clients that such a thing doesn’t exist, at least according to the DSM 5. If it doesn’t, then why do people feel they have a blank mind syndrome? […]
ADHD Burnout: Signs, Causes, Treatment & How to Cope
Children and adolescents who have ADHD often experience low self-esteem, behavioral issues, and an inability to form meaningful relationships (because of how they are perceived by others, and not because they are unable to). Unfortunately, ADHD is often underdiagnosed and is not detected until these youngsters attain adulthood. People with ADHD tend to experience symptoms […]
Eclectic Therapy: What Is It, How It Works, and Techniques
Many clinicians find that restricting themselves to a single form of psychotherapy is limiting and not adequate to treat all kinds of mental health issues. Hence, they often specialize in different treatment modalities and pick and choose treatments depending on the individual circumstances of the patient. Think about it this way. When you invite a […]
Metacognitive Therapy: Techniques, Exercises and Examples
Meta-cognitive therapy is an emerging therapeutic model that is based on the theory of metacognition. Metacognition can be described as a higher-order cognitive process that involves thinking about thinking. In other words, when you become aware of your cognitive functions, such as memory retrieval, information processing, thoughts, beliefs, etc., and try to process them, it […]
Trauma-Informed Therapy Techniques, Examples and Benefits
Trauma-informed therapy is a form of therapy in which the therapist takes the client’s traumatic experiences into account and assesses how it impacts their mental health, presenting complaints, and their ability to participate in treatment. Trauma-informed therapists take proactive steps to avoid triggering the patients unless it is necessary to proceed therapeutically. To begin with, […]
Understanding Teenage Rebellion & Better Parenting
Adolescence is usually difficult for both teenagers and their parents. While teenagers have to deal with mood swings, peer pressure, and wade through their search for identity, parents often have to deal with the proverbial teenage angst and teenage rebellion. However, there are many ways these difficulties can be overcome, and one of them is by […]
Intuition vs Anxiety
People often talk about intuitions when they feel perceptive or have a gut feeling. The APA Dictionary of Psychology defines intuition as an immediate insight or perception in contrast with awareness of something that results from reflection or conscious reasoning. In other words, when you experience intuition, something strikes your mind out of nowhere and […]
Teen Counseling Challenges Post Pandemic
Teens therapy began taking a huge place of importance after the Covid-19 pandemic. According to a systematic review published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, adolescents worldwide experience significantly higher stress, depression, and anxiety levels due to the pandemic. In addition, youngsters have also reported an elevated frequency of consuming cannabis and alcohol post-pandemic. […]
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical behavior therapy is an established form of psychotherapy that helps people who experience emotional disturbances. It is different from cognitive behavior therapy which is more aligned with helping you understand how your thoughts affect your emotions and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Definition Dialectical behavior therapy, on the other hand, unifies contradictory ideas and […]