There is no such thing as a grown-up (the child and her beliefs remain in adulthood) because, during the first decade of life, we learn critical and fundamental beliefs that remain with us throughout adulthood. [Read more…]
When we think of others who appear controlling, we might well imagine someone who manipulates and emotionally (psychologically) abuses others, and this may well be the case. However, the truth is we are ALL seeking some level of control, and on a horribly frequent basis! Ask yourself these three questions: [Read more…]
I provide CBT for many clients, mostly in-person, but also online. I am not, however, a one-trick-pony! CBT simply isn’t for everyone for a number of reasons. And if it is for you, how will you know? [Read more…]
Appearing as regular as the adverts, the inevitable and annual chorus of moans “Christmas! It gets earlier every year!” is something we all recognise. So, why do we say and do the same things each year, especially if it ramps up our stress and anxiety levels? [Read more…]
Are you unable to reduce or remove your unhealthy daily anxiety levels because you’ve become attached to them? How might you even know? [Read more…]
Is what you feel a phobia, or a deep dislike of needles? Do you want to reduce or even remove these thoughts?
We all know anxiety in some way, yet, so many of us experience unhealthy levels of this emotion, potentially leading to associated and long-term health implications! So what’s to do to alleviate unhealthy anxiety?
You will be aware anxiety is a potent emotion; we’ve all felt it. It can be useful, and it can also be devastating!
Some of the most important words I ever embedded into my life are “It will pass”. And so ‘it’ did! Ask yourself: [Read more…]
The Reasons We Ruminate And How To Reduce The Cycle by Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S., Associate Editor at Psych Central