Interpersonal skills are one of the core components of our everyday functioning and are often covered in psychological therapy.
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Therapy looks differently for different individuals and psychologists. Very often, you may find your psychologist doing an assessment at the initial phase of therapy, with the aim of understanding you as a person, your struggles, your goals, what you are currently dealing with etc.
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Developed in the early 2000s, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) is a form of psychotherapy designed to help people who struggle with shame and self-criticism develop kinder, more supportive relationship with themselves.
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Some may believe that in order to seek support and therapy, one needs to feel as though something is quite wrong. This is not true.
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Everyone feels emotions and has emotional experiences, either pleasant or unpleasant, every day. They are a normal part of life but for some, these feelings can seem overwhelming and hard to control.
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) does seem more “popular” or common now. Is this really the case?
It’s not that more people suddenly developed ADHD. Rather, a mix of social, medical, and cultural factors have made it much more visible and more widely diagnosed. To understand how and why this has occurred, here is a breakdown of key factors that have influenced the “popularity” of ADHD.
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Children think, feel, and behave differently from adults, therefore, specific understanding of their development is important. Child psychology allows parents, teachers, and other significant figures in their lives to understand and help guide them toward healthy growth and resilience.
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Our behaviours can be both invisible and visible to ourselves and those around us. This can have an effect on our mental health, as we may find it difficult to acknowledge and understand the reactions of the body to certain events. Emotional and behavioural conflict usually fall into two main categories – internalising and externalising.
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Should I see a psychologist or a psychiatrist? The terms are sometimes used interchangeably ( and inaccurately), and they describe very different roles. Understanding these differences can help you make an informed decision about the type of support that best suits your needs.
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There are many overlaps between a counsellor and a psychologist. One of the important things in search for a therapist would be to look for someone whom you feel comfortable with, and who understands you the way that you need, whether they are a counsellor or a psychologist.
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Social media keeps us connected, helps us share moments, and at times shapes how we perceive ourselves. As much as we enjoy its benefits, many of us have felt that it pulls a little too strongly at times. For some, it can start to feel overwhelming, even addictive.
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