The ability to experience and express emotions is more important than you might realize. As the felt response to a given situation, emotions play a key part in your reactions. When you’re in tune with them, you have access to crucial knowledge that helps with: decision-making, relationship success, day-to-day interactions, self-care. While emotions can have…
Stressful situations are inevitable in our everyday lives. And even more: it’s not healthy to avoid a stressful situation that needs to be addressed. But you may be surprised by the number of stressors you can eliminate. Know your limits and stick to them. Whether in your personal or professional life, taking on more than…
One more reason for people not to ask for treatment in time is a misconception that psychotherapy is forever. Everyone moves at a different pace during psychotherapy – it’s a very individualized process. In one study, for example, half of the patients in psychotherapy improved after just eight sessions while 75 percent had improved by…
Do you know how to stop worryng? Choose a set time and place for worrying. It should be the same every day (e.g. in the living room from 5:00 to 5:20 p.m.) and early enough that it won’t make you anxious right before bedtime. During your worry period, you’re allowed to worry about whatever’s on…
Exercising can both keep your body and mind sound. Here there are several fitness tips to help you cope with stress or anxiety: 5 X 30: Jog, walk, bike, or dance 3-5 times a week for 30 minutes. Set small daily goals and aim for daily consistency rather than perfect workouts. Find forms of exercise…
Did you know that having fun is a great healing tool? Getting creative, for you, might mean making music or just listening to it. It might mean writing poetry, journaling, or even just reading a fiction book. Engaging your brain in creative and artistic endeavours has been proven to improve physiological and psychological outcomes in people….
First of all, it helps to organize them well. It doesn’t matter much if you write them down by hand or use some apps on your gadgets. But this relaxation trick is even more helpful for you if you experience anxiety sporadically. Writing down what is making you anxious helps you distance yourself. It gets…
Sometimes you ask how you’ll be treated. Rostyslav Shemechko uses different approaches in his practice. So, let’s talk about each of them. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress resulting from disturbing life experiences, psychological trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). EMDR…
As with any therapy, there are two sides to treating PTSD with hypnosis. Pros of hypnotherapy for PTSD include: Hypnosis relies on expanding a natural state of mental and physical relaxation, and side effects are rare. People can often find immediate relief from PTSD symptoms when receiving hypnosis treatment. PTSD has its roots in past…
While conflict is normal, it can also bring out the parts of your relationship that aren’t working. Are your conflicts connected with simple decisions like which movie to see or who should do the dishes? Try to go deeper. Arguments tend to happen when one partner’s wants or needs aren’t being met. Try to get…