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Understanding the Defense Mechanism of Splitting Navigating Extremes

Understanding the Defense Mechanism of Splitting: Navigating Extremes

Introduction: The Dilemma of Dichotomy Meet Emma, a woman whose world is painted in stark contrasts. Her colleagues either adore her or, after the slightest mishap, become her sworn adversaries. Friends are angelic confidants until a canceled plan abruptly casts

Understanding Defense Mechanism of Compensation A Therapist’s Guide

Understanding Defense Mechanism of Compensation: A Therapist’s Guide

Introduction: The Prodigy’s Hidden Struggle Let’s talk about Jack, the office prodigy, known for his impeccable financial analysis skills. On the surface, it seemed Jack had it all figured out, but beneath the veneer of success, there was a quiet

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Thorndike’s Law of Effect: Foundations and Applications in Therapy

Introduction At the turn of the 20th century, American psychologist Edward Lee Thorndike introduced a groundbreaking principle that reshaped the landscape of psychology and therapeutic interventions: the Law of Effect. This principle suggests that behaviours followed by satisfying consequences are

Unlock Repressed Memories Proven Therapy Techniques for Psychologists

Unlock Repressed Memories: Proven Therapy Techniques for Psychologists

As a practicing psychologist, do you often encounter clients who seem stuck, unable to progress despite numerous sessions? Have you ever wondered if there are deep-seated issues lurking beneath their conscious awareness, obstructing their path to healing? Addressing repressed memories

Re-framing Past Experiences A Therapeutic Journey Towards Healing & Growth

Re-framing Past Experiences: A Therapeutic Journey Towards Healing & Growth

How familiar are you with witnessing recurring negative patterns hindering your clients’ progress? Do you ever feel the weight of frustration when conventional therapeutic approaches seem insufficient to break these cycles? In the realm of therapy, mastering the art of

Mastering the Art of Inviting Possibilities Guide for Coaches & Therapists

Mastering the Art of Inviting Possibilities: Guide for Coaches & Therapists

Imagine a client who has been stuck in a cycle of self-doubt and fear, unable to see a way forward. Despite various interventions, they remain anchored to their limitations. As a psychologist or coach, how often have you encountered such

Cognitive Hypnotic Psychotherapy - Transformative Therapies in Action

Transformative Therapy Techniques in Cognitive Hypnotic Psychotherapy

Cognitive Hypnotic Psychotherapy (CHP) is a powerful therapy method that combines ideas and techniques from many different therapies. This makes CHP a flexible and comprehensive approach to addressing mental health issues. Below, we look at the main therapies and approaches

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Research Papers on Integrated Approaches to Psychotherapy

Overview of Integrated Psychotherapy Integrated psychotherapy combines principles from diverse therapeutic approaches to offer tailored treatment. Unlike singular methods, it acknowledges the complexity of human experience, aiming to address various aspects of psychological well-being. Overview of Theoretical Frameworks Integrated psychotherapy

Humanistic Approach in Psychotherapy

The Humanistic Approach in Psychology: An In-Depth Exploration

Are you a practicing psychologist frustrated by your clients’ inability to adapt and thrive in therapy? Do you find yourself struggling to make meaningful connections and facilitate genuine growth in your clients? You are not alone. Many therapists face challenges in

Mastering Motivational Interviewing Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide

Mastering Motivational Interviewing Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide

Psychologists and coaches often find it hard to motivate clients to change. Traditional methods can struggle with client resistance and mixed feelings. This can be frustrating, slowing progress and making clients feel misunderstood. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a helpful approach. Developed

Exploring the relationship between beliefs and values

Exploring the relationship between beliefs and values

Working with a client’s beliefs and values  is a challenging yet insightfully rewarding process. As a therapist, it helps encompass varied perspectives, understand multiple cause and effect situations that take place in the clients life. It also enables learning and

Overcoming Self-Doubt and Boosting Self Esteem

Overcoming Self-Doubt and Boosting Self-Esteem: Comprehensive Guide for Therapists

Anna is a friend of mine and we agreed upon and fixed a mutually convenient time for our Initial Consultation / Discovery Call after she confided in me about her recurrent spells of feeling under confident and incapable. Overcoming Self-Doubt

Unveiling the Subtle Art: How Psychologists Use Hypnosis Unknowingly

Unveiling the Subtle Art: How Psychologists Use Hypnosis Unknowingly

In the realm of psychological therapy, there’s a subtle art that often goes unnoticed yet plays a pivotal role in the healing process. It’s not just about what is said during therapy sessions; it’s about how it’s said. This art

How News Channels Use Hypnotic Principles to Shape Public Opinion

How News Channels Use Hypnotic Principles to Shape Public Opinion

Think about the coverage of a natural disaster, where heart-wrenching images and emotive storytelling evoke empathy and anger, directing our emotions and thoughts. Or perhaps reflect on the global pandemic that took place, where the media’s framing of facts, language

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Becoming an Effective Weight Loss Therapist

According to ICMR-INDIAB study 2015, globally, more than 1.9 billion adults are overweight and 650 million are obese. Approximately 2.8 million deaths are reported as a result of being overweight or obese. Due to the consumption of energy dense food

Beyond the Present A Therapist's Guide to Past Life Journeying

Journeying Through Time Constructs – Exploring Time Perspective Psychology

Samuel Pisar, a Polish-American lawyer, author, and a Holocaust survivor. Auschwitz as a boy to become a successful lawyer, an adviser to Presidents and much more during his lifetime. He once wrote, We may not live in the past but

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Psychotherapists’ Guide: Body Composition Transformation – Case Study

I recently received a call from a client, whom I’ll refer to as Akshay, seeking guidance for his weight loss journey. Akshay expressed feelings of stress, overwhelm, and uncertainty regarding how to begin this endeavour. Recognising the potential benefits of

Treating Grief With This Powerful Eclectic Approach

Powerful Eclectic Approach to Grief Counselling: Integrative Techniques

Grieving is a natural and complex emotional response to loss, typically triggered by the death of a loved one, but it can also arise from other significant losses such as the end of a meaningful relationship, the loss of a

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