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Childhood Emotional Neglect: 5 Hidden Consequences
Almost one in five adults globally may have been neglected as a child, and it most likely happened unintentionally (Stoltenborgh et al., 2013). Parents or [...]
The Empty Chair Technique: How It Can Help Your Clients
Resolving ‘unfinished business’ is often an essential part of counseling. If left unresolved, it can contribute to depression, anxiety, and mental ill-health while damaging existing [...]
Recreational Therapy Explained: 6 Degrees & Programs
Let’s face it, on a scale of hot or not, attending therapy doesn’t make any client jump with excitement. But what if that can be [...]
18 Effective Thought-Stopping Techniques (& 10 PDFs)
From time to time, we all experience intrusive, unwanted thoughts in our stream of consciousness (Shackelford & Zeigler-Hill, 2020). While many are frivolous, such as [...]
15 Best Leadership Books for Optimal Growth
When you think of leaders, who do you immediately think of? Mahatma Gandhi, Winston Churchill, Queen Elizabeth II, and Martin Luther King, Jr. may come [...]
Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR): Exploring a World Beyond Sleep
In our relentless quest for productivity and success, we often fall prey to the misconception that rest is a reward for hard work. But what [...]
Biopsychosocial Model in Action: 12 Tips & Resources
Humans are complex creatures. We are made up of more than skin and bones. We are more than just a “computer” mind that processes information. [...]
Existential Crisis: How to Cope With Meaninglessness
Recent statistics suggest that over a quarter of UK nationals feel a deep sense of meaninglessness (Dinic, 2021). In the wake of multiple global economic, [...]
Victim Mentality: 10 Ways to Help Clients Conquer Victimhood
Life isn’t always fair, and injustice is everywhere. However, some people see themselves as victims whenever they face setbacks or don’t get their own way. [...]
Revolutionizing AI Therapy: The Impact on Mental Health Care
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is ushering in a new era in mental health care, transforming everything from diagnostic accuracy to the delivery of therapeutic interventions (D’Alfonso, [...]