Does People-Pleasing and Inauthenticity Make Us Sick? The connection between behavioral patterns like people-pleasing and inauthenticity and health status is a subject of great importance in psychotherapy and mental health. In this post, we will examine this complex connection, referring to research and clinical insights, and offer therapeutic tools for effective coping. We all want [...]
Magnesium: A Small Mineral, A Big Impact on Anxiety, Cognition, and Quality of Life As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT/ACT) with a Process-Based Therapy (PBT) approach, I encounter many individuals in my practice facing various challenges: anxiety, depression, stress, feelings of stuckness, procrastination, and even self-destructive behaviors. Sometimes, the solution lies in unexpected places. Today, [...]
The Complete Guide for Beginners: From First Contact to the First Date How to Survive (and Enjoy) Opening a Conversation and the First Meeting John is frustrated. He's been single for a long time, and he's actually seen a few girls he really liked. But again, he couldn't bring himself to start a conversation with [...]
Healing from Childhood Trauma Mending Open Wounds Childhood traumas, even those experienced many years ago, leave unhealed wounds on the psyche. As children, we lack the tools to cope with these difficult experiences. A lack of critical thinking, limited emotional resilience, and undeveloped self-compassion make us particularly vulnerable. As adults, however, we can take responsibility [...]
The Attachment to Self-Identity Are You Living Your Life? Have you ever felt like you're living someone else's life? As if you're playing a role in a script that someone else wrote? The attachment to a self-identity that isn't truly our own can be a limiting factor in our lives. This post explores the concept [...]
The Wonders of the Mind-Body Connection: Mindfulness and Psycho-Neuro-Motor Activity Psychomotorics Have you ever wondered how a negative thought can manifest as a physical ailment, or how a simple movement can dramatically alter your mood? The answer lies in the intricate interplay between the mind and body—a connection that neuroscience has been diligently exploring for [...]
Monk Mode The Monk's Path to Growth Monk Mode is a powerful tool that can significantly boost your efficiency, productivity, and overall quality of life. It's an approach where we choose to temporarily disconnect from the distractions of the outside world and dedicate our full attention to a specific goal. Similar to a secluded monk, [...]
The Law of Conformity and How to Break Free We are all influenced by the people around us: our friends, family, and society as a whole. The Law of Conformity, a central psychological principle, explains how this powerful social influence shapes our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In this article, we will explore how this law [...]
Writing Your Way to Healing: Pennebaker's Writing Protocol and Its Connection to CBT and ACT Have you ever felt stuck with difficult emotions? Writing could be the key to releasing those feelings and healing. Pennebaker's writing protocol, a proven therapeutic technique, helps us process painful experiences and improve our overall well-being. In this article, we'll [...]
The Thought Delivery Service: How to Deal with Unhelpful Thoughts Ever had those moments when your mind starts racing with unhelpful thoughts, negative thoughts, doubts creeping in, and worries taking over? It's as if there's a personal delivery service sending you packages filled with negativity, like a pizza delivery, but instead of pizza, you're getting [...]
