Resources - Rostyslav Shemechko

Starting Therapy Takes Courage

Starting therapy takes courage. Here’s what many people discover once they’ve begun: You’re not alone in what you feel. Your

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is built on a simple idea: what we think, how we feel, and what we do are

When someone we care about is struggling, most of us want to help – and often find ourselves unsure what

Most people don’t wake up one morning and decide to find a therapist. Usually, something shifts, and it’s often a

First of all, remember that avoidance usually isn’t laziness. It’s often what happens when a task feels too big, too

When an anxious or intrusive thought appears, it can feel urgent and demanding. Instead of trying to force it away,

Stress usually points to something specific – a deadline, a difficult conversation, a bill. When the problem resolves, the stress

Do you remember how endlessly long a summer day felt when you were a child? Some school lessons seemed to

In therapy, we often talk about boundaries as if they’re fixed walls. But here’s what I’ve learned: boundaries aren’t meant

Let’s try one more Coping Skill this week. The STOP technique. When anxiety hits, try this simple acronym: Stop what

Healing does not have to happen all at once. Sometimes the most important part of growth is learning how to

Have you heard about somatic symptom disorder? This involves distressing physical symptoms along with intense worry, time, or energy spent