Psychotherapy is often seen as a last-resort option. One more #PsychotherapyMyth sounds like: Therapy is only for really serious problems. In reality, therapy can help people with a variety of needs, like the following: common mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety disorders, managing feelings of grief, such as after losing a loved one…
Don’t you think it’s the right time to go on talking about the psychotherapy myths? Myth #9: Therapy is only for treating disorders and not for personal growth. The real practice shows that psychotherapy approaches can be helpful for both aims. Yes, we often use the word coaching when we are focused on making lifestyle…
The time before Christmas is so emotional! It’s full of joy, fun, beauty, and … stress. We are trying to choose the best gifts for people we love, decorate our house, plan the family dinner, and usually feel a lack of time and some uncertainty. This year we saved some time buying online but received…
You recognized that you are anxious. And you haven’t had any trouble or conflict just now. What will you do? Lots of people used to think that the roots of the problem should be in childhood or some other period of life long ago. And yes, sometimes it could be so. But your anxiety can…
#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…