A therapist can be defined as a professional who helps people gain insight about their life, helps them develop an understanding about their problems and solutions and facilitates productive change towards the solutions.
A good therapist should have knowledge about and understanding of multiple aspects of human existence which includes but is not limited to emotions, behaviours and working of the mind.
Also, a good therapist should not just be competent in their specific specialisation but should also have other skills like communication, rapport building, effective listening, questioning……
The knowledge, competency and skills that a good therapist requires are not static. In the constantly evolving world that we are living in even the knowledge, competency and skills that a therapist has needs to continue to evolve.
“For Therapist” tag is a part of all those posts that contains information that will help therapists (psychologists, coaches and other mental health practitioners) enhance their knowledge, develop their skills and become more competent in ways that is useful in their therapeutic practice with clients.
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
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
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
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 (i.e.
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
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
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
I recently had the privilege of speaking with Payal (name changed), who reached out to me seeking assistance in her journey to change her eating habits. Payal expressed her frustration, as she had exhausted numerous attempts but found herself unable
I recently received a call from Himani (name changed), a highly driven 20-year-old college student who excels in her studies. However, she has been facing a distressing issue—unexplained episodes of vomiting. Despite undergoing comprehensive medical tests, no physical ailments have
Neuro-Linguistic Programming, often called NLP, is a powerful way of understanding how people think, talk, and act. It’s like a toolkit for changing your thoughts and improving how you talk to others. NLP is a big hit in personal growth,
I was recently contacted by Saket (name changed), who expressed a longstanding fear of heights that has affected him throughout his life. The catalyst for his seeking help occurred during a site visit with his wife as they were considering
After losing her husband, Meeta was experiencing lack of confidence, lack of interest in her work, family & friends and life in general. She connected with me with a question “Can therapy help me deal with grief?” and if yes
I received a call from Heena (name changed), she mentioned that she was experiencing increased feelings of being stressed, overwhelmed and weighed down by her commitments in life. She has been particularly concerned about her negative thoughts which she always
So you decided to hire a Life Coach for yourself. You probably google Life Coaches around you and find some Coaches that suit your requirements. And now you have a long list of Life Coaches. Well, how do you pick
As a psychologist, you may feel frustrated when traditional methods fall short in treating clients with debilitating phobias. Despite your expertise, these persistent fears can undermine your effectiveness and leave clients still struggling. The Fast Phobia Cure offers a powerful
The fervor of the Tolling Temple Bells or the Calming Chimes of the Church Bell, the Arresting Sound of the Invocation of Allah from the top of the Mosques or the Soulful Hymns from the Gurudwara, the soothing voice of
Are you a psychologist or social worker looking for effective tools to help your clients overcome addiction? Imagine a therapeutic approach that addresses the underlying psychological causes of addiction, helping clients break free from their dependencies and lead healthier lives.
Recently, I received a call from VS (name changed), who was feeling stressed and overwhelmed due to her anger issues, which were spoiling things and relationships in life. She was not sure whether therapy would help her or if she
