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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Principles at Home: Your Guide to Personal Empowerment

Curious about Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? Try these strategies at home Is there an area of your life where you wish to improve? Are you curious about psychotherapy, but you haven’t yet found a therapist? Or maybe you’re just curious what Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is all about? Whatever the reason; This is a hands-on, no fluff, …

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Psychology

In Tune with Your Thoughts and Feelings: An Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

There is an abundance of psychological disciplines and approaches to therapy. One such approach that has gained much attention is acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). This therapeutic model, pronounced as a single word “act” (not a-c-t, but act), is a form of behavioural therapy that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies and commitment and behaviour change …

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Psychology

Exploring Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: From Freud’s Foundations to Modern Approaches

Psychodynamic psychotherapy is rooted in the theories of Sigmund Freud and has evolved significantly since its inception. The therapy approach focuses on the psychological roots of emotional suffering. It is one of my favourite approaches to modern therapy because it focuses on what I value most: self-reflection, self-examination, and using the relationship between therapist and …

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Psychology

Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy: A rationale for the Rational

In previous articles, I’ve been introducing some of the mental health approaches that are available for those interested in understanding, or possibly even looking for, psychotherapy. As no two people are the same, the approaches of one psychotherapist might be very different from those of another and may therefore appeal to one person while another …

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Psychology

The Life and Legacy of Viktor Frankl: Pioneer of Logotherapy

Few psychologists combined rigorous theory with such passion and empathy for the suffering individual. Frankl’s life story is a testament to the human capacity to rise above even the bleakest circumstances.

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Lifestyle Psychology

Trauma – more common than one might think

Trauma can be experienced by anybody for seemingly ‘minor’ reasons. And acceptance of this fact paves the path towards looking into the future. Instead of minimising the wrongs, or denying our feelings to experiences, it’s time to acknowledge and process.

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Lifestyle Psychology

Mental Health Treatment: Psychotherapy Approaches

Have you ever considered seeking mental health treatment but were confused about which therapeutic approach might be right for you? The abundance of approaches, from psychodynamic theories in psychotherapy to cognitive, dialectical, humanistic, existential, and schema-oriented interventions, may leave some people confused and lost. Which therapy may be the one that suits your personality, goals, …

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Psychology

Embracing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Tips to Overcome Catastrophic Thinking

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a powerful therapeutic technique that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave. It is one of the most (if not the most) evidence-based approaches to psychotherapy. But keep in mind that it is just one approach out of many, and it was designed …