Attachment theory, pioneered by John Bowlby, provides a profound understanding of how our early relationships with attachment figures shape our emotional well-being and relational patterns throughout our lives. Within the realm of attachment theory, two crucial concepts are Schema Domains and Attachment Wounds. In this blog post, we will explore these concepts, shedding light on their significance and impact on our p[...]
I speak about this phenomenon from experience currently practicing grief work with my clients. I do believe that there is significant conclusive evidence that denotes the experiences of After Death Communication (ADC) and the ability for individuals to continue interacting with loved ones after death. ADC is a spontaneous phenomenon in which a living person has a feeling or sense of direct contact with a deceased per[...]
Post traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop in individuals who experience life-threatening experiences or have witnessed a traumatic incident. Such events may be but are not limited too, physical and/or sexual violence, natural disasters, serious accidents, and war. CPTSD a related disorder is complex PTSD or C-PTSD. While PTSD is caused by an acute exposure to a traumatic in[...]
Manifestation is a concept that has gained significant popularity in recent years, focusing on the ability to attract positive experiences, relationships, and abundance into our lives. While manifestation is often associated with the law of attraction, there is another powerful tool that can enhance this process: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). In this blog, we will explore how EMDR can be utili[...]
Treating Your Anxiety with Compassion Everyone once in their life have probably exhibited patterns and traits of anxiety. That doesn't make you weird or abnormal. The reality is that anxiety disorders, in some cases, appear to involve more than just a working understanding of ourselves and the world around us. We know that in some cases anxiety disorders have a genetically pre-disposed, neurobiological component to[...]
What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of instability in mood, self-image, relationships, and behavior. Individuals with BPD may experience intense and unstable emotions, have difficulty regulating their emotions, and struggle with self-worth and identity. Some of the symptoms of BPD include: Intense and uns[...]
Fighting the Curse of Addiction "When you cry I'd wipe away all of your tears, when you'd scream I'd fight away all of your fears. And I held your hand through all of these years and you still have all of me." Addiction is considered a chronic disease. Chronic diseases are those that persist over time and often require ongoing management and treatment. Addiction is characterized by compulsive drug or alcohol use[...]
Facebook-f Twitter Google-plus-g Pinterest EMDR and DreamsEMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapeutic approach used to treat trauma, anxiety, and other psychological issues. It involves a structured process of recalling traumatic experiences while the therapist guides the patient's eye movements or o[...]
What is OCD? OCD stands for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, which is a mental health disorder characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that lead to repetitive, ritualistic behaviors (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions can significantly interfere with a person's daily life, causing distress, anxiety, and a sense of being out of control. Obsessions are unwanted and intrusive thoughts,[...]
Executive function refers to a set of cognitive processes that help us plan, organize, initiate, focus, sustain, and shift attention, regulate emotions, inhibit impulses, and monitor and adjust behavior to achieve goals. Executive functioning deficits are a common feature of ADHD, and can result in difficulties with academic, social, and daily living skills.Executive skills functioning training (ESFT) is a type of in[...]