What is Social Anxiety? Social anxiety, or social phobia as it’s sometimes known, is one of the most prominent anxieties in society. It’s also the one form of anxiety we can all relate to because of its link to our evolution as human beings. Millions of years ago, when we were hunter/gatherers, ... Read More about Understanding and Managing Social Anxiety
How to Get the Most Out of Your Journal
You know journaling is a good idea and you’re trying to make it part of your daily routine. Maybe you’ve done something really positive for your mental health by purchasing The CBT Journal. You’re convinced by the potential benefits and you’re eager to give it your best shot. Today, I’m going to ... Read More about How to Get the Most Out of Your Journal
What Is EMDR Therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a revolutionary form of therapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress caused by traumatic life experiences. It’s widely assumed that severe emotional pain requires a long time to heal. EMDR therapy shows that ... Read More about What Is EMDR Therapy?
Thinking the Unthinkable – Dealing with Intrusive Thoughts
What Is an Intrusive Thought? An intrusive thought is an unwelcome and involuntary thought, image or unpleasant idea that isn’t aligned with your belief or value system and therefore causes distress. Attempts to block or stop the thoughts can lead to people obsessing about them. They may be ... Read More about Thinking the Unthinkable – Dealing with Intrusive Thoughts
Mental Fitness and Wellbeing – My Story
I am very privileged to be able to share this guest blog from one of my clients who wanted to share his story. He has been on a journey of self-discovery and development has been rewarded with the benefits and from this experience, he shares his journey in this blog and the elements that have made ... Read More about Mental Fitness and Wellbeing – My Story