How Does Integrative Therapy Work
Integrative therapy is the fusion of two or more approaches to psychotherapy. This integration could be the combination of several forms of therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive analytic therapy, eclectic therapy and dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), which can be applied in various situations, including grief counselling. By blending well-researched treatment strategies into one […]
Talking To A Friend About Getting Mental Health Help
Mental health concerns are on the rise and this plummeted during the pandemic. Mental health issues are on the rise again since the year of end. Many people often face this issue while others are able to keep themselves stable due to their family, friends, and their social circle. But for some who are isolated […]
What Is Therapy?
Therapy is a place to express and work through our thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment or fear of rejection. It’s a safe space where we can simply be ourselves. What does therapy mean? What is it exactly? Well, therapy is more than just sitting down talking about your problems with someone who has not […]
Why Should I Go To Therapy?
Seeking therapy is the first and crucial step towards taking care of one’s mental health, therapy helps us deal with the inherent difficulties in life. In addition to that therapy can help in the following ways: Anxiety and stress can lead to health conditions such as high blood pressure, heart problems, and other mental problems […]
What Does It Feel Like To Have Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a mental disease that causes sudden changes in mood. It is represented through extreme highs and lows. Bipolar disorder has been known to run in families, so it may be inherited. It can affect anyone regardless of age or sex, but it most often appears between the ages of 18-24 for males […]
How Spending Time Outside Can Benefit Your Mental Health
What is a green space? Green space is an outdoor area that has plants and trees, like parks, playgrounds, zoos, gardens, or yards. These areas are good for the environment because they reduce air pollution. Why is spending time outside good for my mental health? Spending time in green spaces can boost your physical activity […]
Dealing With Unexpected Job Loss
Losing a job is traumatizing and dealing with unexpected job loss is even harder. Losing your job brings emotional stress and many job seekers find it hard dealing with the job loss as well as searching for new jobs and job leads. Due to the unexpected job loss and financial stress, their mental health becomes […]
Social Media And Your Mental Health
Social media usage by most people has been on the rise, social media users are from all demographics, every day there are new users signing up on social media sites. Too much scrolling on social media sites and social media apps can lead to excessive social media use and bad social media habits can lead […]
Coping With The Time Between Therapy Sessions
Therapy sessions are sometimes intense and finding time to absorb all the skills from the previous session to the next session can be hard, it is a tradition where the next therapy session is always used to reflect on what was handled in the previous session. Most therapists have one thing in common that is […]
Can Counseling Help With Depression?
What is depression? Depression is a mood disorder that causes feelings of sadness and/or anger. It affects the way you think, acts, feel, handles daily activities, and view yourself. You may have trouble doing normal daily activities or performing at work or school. Symptoms may include: * Depressed mood most of the day * Diminished […]