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…
Myth #2 Psychotherapy is sitting down on a couch and talking to an anonymous person who takes notes. 👍Fact #1: Sure, many therapists usually have a couch in his or her office where people, in therapy, choose to sit and talk to their therapist. Many clients also prefer online consultations. 👍Fact #2: Your…
After a traumatic event, almost everyone experiences at least some of the symptoms of PTSD. Feeling unbalanced, disconnected, fearful, or having bad dreams are normal reactions to abnormal events. There are a few ways to overcome it. For example, progressive muscle relaxation or mindfulness, you can practice by yourself. However, the psychotherapist can make your recovery process easier by helping you to create your…
Let’s discuss some of the most common #PsychotherapyMyths. #1 Anxiety is just someone’s way of getting attention. 👍Fact: The symptoms that come with anxiety disorders affect a person’s body, mind, and behavior. Someone with anxiety may have physical symptoms that affect breathing, stomach, muscles, and sleep. By the way, if someone is looking…
Sometimes you are aware of a problem you are facing, but sometimes, it can be just a feeling that something is wrong. That’s why it is very helpful to notice these signs which will signal that you might need therapy: thinking about or coping with the issue takes up at least an hour each day; the problem is embarrassing to the point that you want to hide…
Of course, all of us would like to have some straight forward way to solve our problems, however, the truth is that overcoming panic attacks doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all recipe. We can find the strategies that will be helpful for you and combine them in the most efficient way. One of the strategies is to bring out the symptoms…