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Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) is an evidence-based psychotherapeutic approach that views emotions as intrinsic and adaptive, essential for survival and thriving. It emphasise that emotional awareness and management are crucial for healthy behaviour and relationships, linking emotions closely to self and identity.  Techniques: EFT helps clients understand and manage their emotions through greater emotional awareness, regulation,…

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), as the name suggests, incorporates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques. This technique aims to help clients in being better able to understand and manage their thoughts and feelings, reducing feelings of distress.  MBCT aids clients in recognizing that they are separate from their emotions and thoughts. This separation then allows…

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change to help clients manage stress, regulate emotions, and improve relationships. It treats high-risk conditions like BPD, eating disorders, and substance use. Dialectical behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive, evidence-based therapy derived from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). “Dialectical” refers to bringing together two opposites – “acceptance” and “change”…

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, goal-oriented psychotherapy technique focused on behavioural change. It aims to enhance personal motivation and commitment to a specific goal by tapping into clients’ own reasons for change while a focus on acceptance and compassion. Techniques: MI involves guiding rather than directing or merely listening to clients. It empowers clients…

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is one of the leading schools of brief therapy, emerging from family therapy in the 1980s. It is a short-term, goal-directed approach that emphasises solutions rather than problems. Drawing from principles of positive psychology, it elicits positive emotions in clients by being future-orientated, motivating them to formulate, achieve, and sustain desired…

Thousands of research trials over the last 50 years have found Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to be helpful for broad-ranging problems, including anxiety, depression, addictions, eating disorders, insomnia, anger, and stress management, as well as many other forms of emotional and behavioural issues.  CBT is also known to improve general psychological functioning and subjective well-being.  It is also known to be helpful across…

Consequences of Excessive Work-Related Stress The prevention of burnout and work-related stress can begin with identifying the possible sources of stress. This requires some reflection on the situations that would potentially result in feelings of overwhelming stress. Causes of Work-Related Stress Examples of Ways to Manage Stress Coping with Work-Related Stress When the going gets…

Postpartum Depression Women often experience baby blues after having a baby, where they feel tired, anxious, sad, or moody. However, if these feelings don’t go away after a few weeks and are affecting your ability to function, you may be suffering from postpartum depression. It is a form of depression that mothers can experience after…

Causes of Trauma As trauma directly affects every aspect of our life, there often exist other related issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse and suicide ideation or behaviours. Physical signs developed are often interconnected with the emotional and psychological impacts of trauma, creating a complex web of signs that can get complicated. Types of…

Its effects go beyond our physical health, but also our mental functioning, emotional well-being and cognitive performance. As such, experiencing sleep disturbances can be an extremely incapacitating. Disturbances in both quality and quantity of sleep can result in significant unfavourable impacts. Insomnia One of the more common sleep-related issues is insomnia. Insomnia is characterised by…