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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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a specific type of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) that helps individuals learn how to modify and challenge unhelpful beliefs related to trauma. For those experiencing PTSD in particular, CPT is effective in reducing symptoms and challenging unhelpful thoughts that have developed after experiencing traumatic events.
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Journaling is the act of writing down one’s thoughts. There are many ways of approaching journaling. One can journal using pen and paper or electronically on their devices. One can journal daily, weekly, monthly, or when needed. Lastly, one can journal in an unstructured or structured way, i.e., with or without prompts. There is no right or wrong way of journaling. Rather, journaling can fulfil various roles.
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Generally speaking, individuals with CPTSD tend to have a more stable negative sense of self, unstable or often shut down emotions, and a clear history of traumatic events that are either repeated or prolonged.
On the other hand, a person with a diagnosis of BPD may present with a highly fluctuating sense of self (and others) that can oscillate between extremes of “black and white” or idealisation and devaluation.
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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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Evidence-based treatment (EBT) is increasingly common within healthcare. What does it mean and why is it so important? Evidence-based treatment refers to therapeutic or medical interventions that are supported by rigorous research and have demonstrated effectiveness, ensuring that the strategies and therapies used are supported by scientific proof.
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Attachment is a psychological and emotional bond that is typically between a child and a caregiver, and can occur between adults in relationships. It is the invisible and poignant feeling that gives us a sense of safety, security, and confidence to explore the world as we grow.
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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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Children and adolescents experience many different emotional and personal challenges throughout their development, especially in a post-pandemic world. Understanding how to identify different challenges is important in providing them with support and encouragement to overcome personal challenges.
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Shame can be a deeply ingrained and highly unpleasant emotion for many adults. The feeling of shame often begins and develops in our childhoods. It can be overlapping and conflated with the emotion of guilt or embarrassment. Shame is more intense and destructive in that it requires a strongly negative self-evaluation.
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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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