Most people don’t like changes. They would love to change their routine into a wonderful vacations and turn the cold season into the warm one. Autumn brings another sort of change. We go back to school or work, the days and evenings are starting to become shorter and colder. On top of that, we can…
The next of our top 10 #PsychotherapyMyths are: Myth #5 “All therapists want to do is talk about your childhood”. Fact #1: Sure, we can talk about your childhood, if you are aiming for that or need to find your childhood trauma. Fact #2: In most cases, we focus on helping you with the problems you…
Have you ever found yourself opening the fridge when you are sad or stressed? Sometimes snacks seem to calm us down during stress. But usually, it leads to overeating. Negative emotions may lead to a feeling of emptiness or an emotional void. Food is believed to be a way to fill that void and create…
We already talked about long-term ways to cope with an anxiety. Your strategy should start with identifying what makes you anxious. You can do it by yourself or with the help of a therapist. Keep in mind, that it can be simple triggers, like caffeine or alcohol or some long-term problems. Once you identify the ‘enemy’, you can choose your general…
We have already talked about the ways that could quickly help you take control of the situation. However, coping with anxiety is not only about the tactics, but also about the strategy. Tactics answer the question as how to calm your anxiety right now. But concentrating only on the quick ways is the same as taking a pill…
The fourth of our top 10 #PsychotherapyMyths is: “Therapy turns you into someone else”. The good news is that a psychotherapist helps you to start living the life you want or to find what YOU really want, if you are lost or confused. That’s why he or she wouldn’t turn you into someone else. If you would like to change…
According to the research from Harvard Business Review, while working from home, employees often feel compelled to project the appearance of productivity, but☝️ this can lead them to work on tasks that are more immediate instead of more important. And at the same time, employees who feel “on” all the time are at a higher risk of…
There are lots of approaches to psychotherapy. We would like to tell you more about the ones used by Rostyslav Shemechko. Schema Therapy is a leading, modern, integrative approach to the treatment of personality disorders which are the results of a traumatic childhood. Schemas or “negative life beliefs” can lead to low self-esteem, lack of connection…
Right communication solves lots of problems, however, we often forget that it’s not only about talking but also about listening. Are you a good listener? Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply. Do you feel the difference? Just listen. Set aside your devices and focus…
Just a few tips that will enable you to help your loved one: Educate yourself about illness anxiety. You can’t help yourself if you don’t know for sure what you are fighting with. Talk and listen. It shouldn’t be a topic to avoid. You may need to establish time limits on when, how often, or…