Cognitive restructuring used for stress management the primary objective is to switch stress inducing thoughts or cognitive distortions with much more mindful thoughts that do not amplify the stress any further. The practical application of CR is to look at the stressors with a completely new point of view and then to interpret them in...
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The Impact of Cognitive Restructuring and Mindfulness
Cognitive restructuring using mindfulness is a process of identifying and dispelling irrational or nonproductive thoughts better known as cognitive distortions all-or-nothing thinking, magical thinking, generalisation, magnification, and or emotional reasoning, which are frequently associated with mental health issues. Cognitive restructuring is a core part of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and works hand in hand with...
Practically Applying Mindfulness
Mindfulness required a level of balance, focus & living in present moments. We frequently couple mindfulness with other meditation and more focused practices. However it is far more functional if it becomes a part of everyday focuses. Mindfulness is an energy that can help us recognise the moments of our happiness that are present in...
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a psychological state achieved by directing one’s awareness on the present, and acknowledging and accepting feelings, thoughts, and sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
Introduction to Mastering Mindfulness
Applying powerful practices to overcome anxiety, trauma, depression and so much more. Mindfulness and meditation has been practiced for millennia and today it is a multi billion-dollar business. The is a free video course on practicing Mindfulness.
Dealing With Blackmail and Emotional Abuse
While it may be a form of self-defence, it is extremely uncomfortable to be on the opposite end of someone else’s emotional blackmail. This, together with hostage-taking falls under the psychological umbrella of emotional manipulation, which is displayed by people who have the need to control others. Projection is demonstrated through the transference of guilt...
Sexually Abused People and Addiction
Sexual abuse is any unwanted sexual activity, with perpetrators using force, making threats or taking advantage of victims in any way, so that they are not able to give consent. Sexual abuse can lead to a number of serious psychiatric conditions in children and adults as they grapple with distressing emotions such as fear, helplessness,...
Breaking Denial and Addiction
What is Denial ACTUALLY and How To Navigate Through It? Denial is the refusal to accept a past or present reality and is employed to protect us from a number of things: our own negative traits, repeated memories of the negative actions of other people and guilt for our past actions, thoughts or feelings. It...
Asking For Help
How Do I Break the News that I Need Help…. Reaching out for help can be a daunting process which leaves you lost for words and riddled with anxiety. But the chances are by the time you muster the courage to admit you have a problem, those who care about you would have already sensed...