Holistic psychological therapy can offer various benefits and support for individuals seeking personal growth, self-exploration, and resolution of emotional difficulties. Here are some ways in which therapy can help you:
Mental fatigue defined: Also known as mental exhaustion or burnout; it arises from prolonged stress – whether it comes from work, relationships, life events, or all of these. After you’ve been physically working for a while then your body may begin to feel tired and drained. Suppose you continually ignore the physical symptoms from overwork …
Mental health issues are very common in our modern-day society. Yet, many people are struggling to open up about their challenges and seek professional mental health support. One reason for this is the experience of toxic feelings such as guilt, shame, criticism, and self-blame for their symptoms. Other reasons are cultural and social beliefs and …
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Our brains work in amazing and sometimes seemingly mysterious ways. We’ve all heard terms such as they’re just “being defensive”, “in denial”, or “trying to rationalise their behaviour”. And many of us have caught ourselves behaving or responding in ways that may seem strange or uncharacteristic on reflection. But why do we turn to these …
*** CAPTURED INSIDE: feeling ‘on guard’ Have you ever asked what I wanted? Have I even told you what I expected? Did you lose my hand on the way to my heart? How should you see me if I am hiding? Would you listen to what I haven’t said? Within myself I feel safe but …
What is SOMATISATION? Soma is a Greek word and means “the living body”. Integrating techniques on somatic awareness in Arts Therapy adds a significant dimension to verbal exploration. In the psychodynamic framework of Creative Arts Therapy, we explore somatisation to help enhance self-awareness, self-growth and develop insight. We gain greater insight into bodily experience as …
The origins of Art as embodied way of healthy living The healing qualities of artmaking go back to the early history of mankind. In the past, it was an integral part of life. Art was used to process and document emotional experiences linked to life events, rituals, values and beliefs. However, that changed in …
Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP): What is it? Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) was developed in the 1970s and even if you’re not familiar with the therapy itself, some of its practices have seeped into popular culture. Ever seen a TV show where the protagonist spots a liar because of their eye movements? Or when body-language experts advise you …
The Dysfunctionality of Guilt Have you ever called someone by the wrong name? Broken something that wasn’t yours? Spilt a drink on someone, irreparably staining their favourite shirt? If so, you’ve likely experienced guilt. Guilt describes the sense of regret, responsibility, and self-consciousness we experience after we have done something we consider wrong. Typically, …
The Unconscious Mind The Three Levels of Consciousness The concept of the three ‘levels’ of consciousness is attributed to Freud (1915) and is often depicted by an iceberg, with three layers representing each level, namely: The conscious mind, portrayed by the tip of the iceberg, the uppermost part above water that is easily visible …
