#Psychotherapymyths Myth #7. Psychotherapists make clients feel immediately better after each session. We have already talked about the fact that psychotherapy is a long way, which will be a lot of work not only for the therapist but also for you. Moreover, this path is also uneven. Having feelings stirred up is part of the…
Have you developed your communication skills? They will come in handy when your talk with your teen. The first rule is the same. Listen. Sitting back and listening is more effective than direct questions. Start with understanding. No matter how hard it might be, try to start all interactions with your child with understanding, even…
“I don’t have time to rest. That’s why I constructed a robot.” “And what will he do?” “He will rest instead of me!” Sounds strange? But we are often trying to do more by other-selves. And we are also afraid to delegate because no one will do the work as perfectly as we do. Do…
Sometimes you might look and feel tired, and although it is true that the lack of sleep can result in the lack of energy and an overwhelming feeling of fatigue, it can also be a sign of depression. It is like a vicious circle, as depression can also cause sleep problems and when you are…
Since our post about conflicts in the relationships received many “likes”, we decided to continue and develop this topic. Unresolved conflict can lead to a resentment and an additional unresolved conflict in the relationship. It can also influence your health. Sometimes you are not sure why you are angry, or you feel that the other…
Communication is the process that should be comfortable for all the participants. It doesn’t mean that you always have to agree with the other person. However: – Don’t give more attention to cell phones rather than people, otherwise, it will seem like you are disappearing from the conversation. – Don’t monopolize the conversation as it…
Stress can be helpful. Occasionally we may need some stimulation to be more efficient. Reducing your everyday stress levels can improve the quality of your life, especially, when you can do both: exclude triggers and avoid time-killers. The following are few tips: – start using automatic payment to automate all of your financial obligations; – …
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…